Are you worried about outliving your retirement savings? Wondering if hiring a financial advisor is truly worth it—or just another expense? In this eye-opening premiere episode of Invested In Faith, Certified Financial Planner Michael Wallin dives deep into one of today’s biggest fears: running out of money in retirement as traditional pensions disappear.
🔍 In this episode:
➡️ The real reasons behind the decline of pension plans and what it means for your retirement security
➡️ Groundbreaking research from Vanguard and Russell Investment showing how working with a financial advisor can boost your investment returns by 2–3% annually—thanks to behavioral coaching and portfolio guidance
➡️ Strategies for building tax-smart, sustainable retirement income, even as Social Security faces uncertainty
➡️ A four-bucket approach to managing retirement savings, balancing growth, safety, and income over 20+ years
➡️ Insider tips on how to choose a fiduciary financial advisor who will put your interests first—not just sell you products
Whether you’re planning for retirement, already retired, or simply want to ensure financial certainty during uncertain times, this episode provides the blueprint to safeguard your future.
Key topics covered:
➡️ Outliving your money vs. traditional fears
➡️ Decline of defined benefit plans (pensions)
➡️ Impact of Social Security changes
➡️ How market volatility and rising costs affect retirees
➡️ Creating a comprehensive plan: retirement, taxes, estate, insurance
➡️ What makes a financial advisor actually worth the cost
👇 Do you think a financial advisor is worth it? Let us know in the comments!
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Timestamps:
00:00 "Advisor Value: Guiding Retirement Success"
05:27 "Is a Financial Advisor Worthwhile?"
09:00 Comprehensive Strategies for Financial Success
11:10 Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
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