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Retire With Ryan

Written by: Ryan R Morrissey
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  • If you’re 55 and older and thinking about retirement, then this is the only retirement podcast you need. From tax planning to managing your investment portfolio, we cover the issues you should be thinking about as you develop your financial plan for retirement. Your host, Ryan Morrissey, is a Fee-Only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM who lives and breathes retirement planning. He’ll be bringing you stories and real life examples of how to set yourself up for a successful retirement.
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  • The 3 Types of Financial Advisors (Part 2), #202

    The 3 Types of Financial Advisors (Part 2), #202
    May 22 2024
    What are the three different types of financial advisors? Why do I believe a fee-only financial advisor is the best? If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor for the first time—or questioning if your current advisor has your best interests at heart—don’t miss this one. It’s part 2 of my series in which I’m covering some of the topics in my upcoming book, “Fiduciary: How to Find, Hire, and Establish a Trusted Partnership with a Fee-Only Advisor.” The goal is to help my listeners find a financial advisor that they can trust.<> You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [2:09] Type #1: A stockbroker or insurance broker[4:43] Type #2: Registered investment advisor[7:32] Type #3: A fee-only investment advisor [9:11] The three types of fee-only financial advisors [11:43] The three ways fee-only financial advisors are compensated[15:58] What’s being covered in episode #3 in this series Type #1: A Stockbroker or Insurance Broker The first type of advisor is a broker (stockbroker or insurance broker). They’re compensated via commissions (the old-school way of doing business) and paid per transaction. The more transactions they make, the more turnover, and the more commissions they make. Brokers are incentivized to change client’s portfolios—even if it’s not in their client’s best interest. They’re also obligated to do what’s best for their brokerage firm (to make them more money). That’s why most financial advisors have moved away from the broker model. If you need to buy insurance, a stock, or a bond and you know this person isn’t a financial advisor, it’s fine to work with them—just don’t expect objective advice. Type #2: Registered Investment Advisor and Broker A Registered Investment Advisor is someone who’s registered with the state they do business in or the SEC as an investment adviser representative of a firm. They work with clients on a fee basis. However, these financial advisors are also licensed as a stockbroker/insurance broker. Because brokers don’t have to disclose these conflicts of interest (currently), you don’t know if they’re acting as a broker or fee-only financial advisor. Type #3: A Fee-Only Investment Advisor A fee-only investment advisor is only compensated by the fees their clients pay them. They do not have a broker or insurance license. This is the best option for working with a financial advisor. You know when you ask them a question, there will be no conflicts and they will be acting in your best interest. How do I know? Because a registered investment advisor has a legal obligation to put a client’s interest ahead of their own and must disclose any conflicts of interest. There are typically three types of fee-only financial advisors: Fee-only financial advisors that only do financial planning (retirement planning, business planning, estate planning, etc.). You take their advice and implement their recommendations on your own. They don’t manage any client portfolios. Fee-only financial advisors that only do investment management. They provide investment advice and manage your portfolio. They do not do financial planning. Fee-only financial advisors that offer both financial planning and investment management (known as a wealth advisor). Myself and my firm fall into this category. How are fee-only financial advisors compensated? Hourly: Typically those who aren’t managing portfoliosFlat Fee: This could be for ongoing investment management or project-basedAssets Under Management (AUM) model: You’ll be charged a percentage of your overall assets (the standard is 1%) for annual ongoing wealth management that includes financial planning. When you make more money, your financial advisor makes more money because their fee is tied to the value of your portfolio. How do you know which option is the best for you? Learn more in this episode. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness ReviewSubscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube ChannelPreorder my book: Fiduciary: How to Find, Hire, and Establish a Trusted Partnership with a Fee-Only Advisor Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan
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    20 mins
  • Financial Advisors: What Do They Do and Why Hire One (Part 1), #201

    Financial Advisors: What Do They Do and Why Hire One (Part 1), #201
    May 15 2024
    I’ve spent the last 18 months writing the first book, “Fiduciary: How to Find, Hire, and Establish a Trusted Partnership with a Fee-Only Advisor,” which will officially be published on May 28th. I wrote this book to help everyone find a financial advisor who will put their interests first. Why? I see too many bad financial advisors harming their clients. With that in mind, I’m going to kick off a series of episodes on financial advisors that will run over the next five weeks. I’ll cover the different types of financial advisors and what they do. I’ll share why the fiduciary model is best. I’ll even cover how to find your ideal advisor, what to expect once you hire one, and how to ensure that your partnership is delivering value. <> You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [0:40] Preorder a copy of my book! [3:02] What is a financial advisor?[4:34] What the term “fiduciary” means [8:06] What can financial advisors do?[10:59] Reasons to hire a financial advisor[12:35] Do you need a financial advisor?[18:13] What I’ll cover in the next episode What is a financial advisor? According to Wikipedia, “A financial advisor is a professional who provides financial services to clients based on their financial situation.” Forbes says that a financial advisor is a professional “Who is paid to offer financial advice to clients.” Financial advisors can use many titles, such as financial planner, financial consultant, wealth manager, wealth advisor, investment manager—and so on. I’m guilty of this as I most often use the moniker, “Wealth advisor,” because I help clients with both investment management and financial planning. Not all financial advisors are fiduciaries. “Fiduciary” is an important term that most people aren’t familiar with. A fiduciary doesn’t receive commissions. Instead, they’re only compensated by the fees their clients pay them to better represent their interests. In essence, a fiduciary is a trusted advisor who acts in their client’s best interest. You’re legally obligated to put your client’s interests ahead of your own (and disclose any conflicts of interest you may have). There isn’t a clear path or training to become a financial advisor. There are no higher education requirements. There’s no experience required. There’s no standardization of titles. My goal with this series is to educate you so that you can get what’s best for you—and your money. What can financial advisors do? Financial advisors can help with many different aspects of finances, which is also why they go by numerous titles: They give investment management advice or manage portfolios. They can help you with retirement planning, estate planning, and legacy planning.They can help you with tax planning by looking at projected income and helping you decide how you can minimize your tax burden. A financial planner can help you with insurance planning and deciding if you'll need disability insurance or long-term care in the future.They can help you decide how to save for your kid’s college expenses.They can guide you with overall budgeting and cashflow planning.They can help you with determining a plan for paying off debt. They can help you buy/sell a business and set up business retirement plans.If you need a financial coach, they can meet with you regularly to see how you’re progressing toward your goals. These are just a few of the ways a financial planner can assist you. Financial advisors can help you navigate any major life decision. They keep their finger on the pulse of the financial industry. They have experience managing numerous life scenarios to help you avoid mistakes and take advantage of opportunities. A good financial advisor is an indispensable ally in the growth and preservation of your assets. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness ReviewSubscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube ChannelPreorder my new book on Amazon Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan
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    19 mins
  • IRS Update For Inherited IRAs and Roth IRAs, #200

    IRS Update For Inherited IRAs and Roth IRAs, #200
    May 8 2024

    Have you inherited an IRA from a non-spouse who passed away after 1/1/2020? Beneficiaries of pre-tax retirement accounts have always had to pay taxes on what they inherit. However, on 1/1/2020, the SECURE Act was passed, changing the annual amount that beneficiaries would have to withdraw. Beforehand, non-spousal beneficiaries could:

    1. Cash out the account in one lump sum and pay taxes on that amount
    2. Take the account out over five years and pay taxes on it
    3. Take distributions the year after the account owner passed away and take withdrawals over their lifetime (a stretch IRA)

    Most non-spousal beneficiaries must empty their inherited account within 10 years following the original owner's death (there are some exceptions for someone who is disabled, the chronically ill, those who are within 10 years of age of the deceased, and minor children).

    Unfortunately, the IRS made some changes. Learn what it is—and if it impacts you—in this episode of Retire with Ryan.

    You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
    • [1:50] My on-demand Retirement Readiness Review Course
    • [2:16] What’s new with inherited IRAs?
    • [5:56] The IRS announcement about required minimum distributions
    • [9:32] The IRS changed the penalty for missing IRA distributions
    • [10:07] IRS Notice 2044-25: The RMD for 2024 is being waived
    • [11:13] What should you do with this information?
    • [13:04] What if you inherited a Roth IRA?
    The IRS announcement about required minimum distributions (RMDs)

    Everyone thought that non-eligible beneficiaries who opted for the 10-year window could choose how to withdraw the funds (as long as the account was emptied). We thought that you could minimize distributions in years where their income was higher and take higher distributions when their income was lower, choosing when to pay taxes on the account (and avoiding being in a higher tax bracket).

    Unfortunately, in February 2022, the IRS issued regulations to reflect the changes in the SECURE Act. They divided non-eligible beneficiaries into two groups:

    1. People who inherited an account from someone who passed away before they reached their RMD age.
    2. Someone who passed away after they reached their RMD age.

    If you inherit an IRA from someone who hadn’t yet reached their RMD age could wait until the 10th year to take distributions. However, if the person died after they’d started taking RMDs, the beneficiary would have to take distributions out every year (continuing the distributions of the original owner).

    Thankfully, the IRS extended some relief and said if you were supposed to take RMDs in 2021–2024, the requirement would be waived.

    The IRS also changed the penalty for missing IRA distributions from 50% and reduced it to 25%. If you missed a year where you were supposed to take it—as long as you make up the difference in two years—the penalty would be reduced to 10%.

    What should you do with this information?

    It’s time to do some tax projections of your future income. If you’ve inherited a retirement account, you must deplete it in the next 10 years. If you anticipate being in a higher tax bracket in the future, it may make more sense to take a distribution this year in a lower tax bracket.

    If you inherited an IRA in 2020, you still have seven years left to empty the account. How will it impact your taxes? Where will a distribution land you on the tax bracket scale?

    What if you inherited a Roth IRA? Listen to hear how required minimum distributions work for an inherited Roth IRA!

    Resources Mentioned
    • Retirement Readiness Review
    • Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel
    • New Beneficiary IRA Distribution Requirements, #180

    Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management

    www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact



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