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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Retirement with Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF®

Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF® | Modern Wealth Management Senior Advisor
It’s our Season 10 finale of The Guided Retirement Show, which means it’s time for Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF® to join Dean Barber as the featured guest. Chris and Dean are going to review 10 questions that everyone should ask themselves before retirement. If you’re planning to retire around three to five years from now, make sure to take some notes and to ask yourself these questions before retirement. Let’s review the questions and then we’ll explain why everyone should think about them before retirement.

Retiring Single with $1.5 Million Saved: How Much Can You Spend with Will Doty, CFP®, AIF®

Will Doty, CFP®, AIF® | Modern Wealth Management Executive Advisor
Many of the case studies we’ve reviewed in our podcasts, articles, and other content have focused on couples retirement planning. Today, Will Doty, CFP®, AIF® and Dean Barber are going to dive into a case study that geared toward all the single folks out there. Everyone’s situation is unique when it comes to retirement planning, whether you’re retiring single or married. Maybe you’ve been single for most or all your life. Or maybe you were married and are now single following a divorce or death of a spouse. No matter your situation, you need to have a plan for retirement. In this article and podcast, we’re going to run through a case study of someone retiring single with $1.5 million in retirement savings. Let’s review some things they’ll need to think about.

Wealth Planning: Securing Your Financial Future with Jeremiah Johnson, AIF®

Jeremiah Johnson, AIF® | Modern Wealth Management Managing Director
A lot of people think that wealth planning is just about the management of money. That is part of wealth planning, but it’s far from being the only part. Modern Wealth Management Managing Director Jeremiah Johnson, AIF® is going to elaborate on that with Dean Barber on The Guided Retirement Show. Having a good understanding of what wealth planning is all about is pivotal to securing your financial future.

Planning to Retire on $10,000 a Month

Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF® and Logan DeGraeve, CFP®, AIF® | Modern Wealth Management Advisors
How much do you think you need each month to spend in retirement? There are many factors that will go into determining that number. On this episode of The Guided Retirement Show, Logan DeGraeve, CFP®, AIF® and Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF® are going to walk you through a case study that looks into how much money you would need to spend $10,000 net a month in retirement.

Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners with Drew Jones

Drew Jones, CFP®, AIF® | Modern Wealth Management Executive Advisor
Drew Jones, CFP®, AIF® has a passion in working with small business owners, helping them get their business to be as valuable as it can possibly be before facilitating an exit strategy. As Drew makes his third appearance on The Guided Retirement Show, he and Dean Barber will discuss what small business owners need to do when it comes to retirement planning. 

Retirement Planning 101: Back to the Basics with Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF®

Chris Rett | Lead Advisor
Chris Rett and Dean Barber discuss Retirement Planning 101 by reviewing BRITE: bookkeeping, risk management, investing, taxes, and estate planning.

Nonfinancial Life Planning with Bruce Godke

Bruce Godke | Executive Advisor
We have a very special guest for a very special episode of The Guided Retirement Show. We’re thrilled to have soon-to-be retired Modern Wealth Executive Advisor Bruce Godke join Dean Barber for our 100th episode! Bruce joined Dean in the financial industry 18 years ago and is getting ready to embark upon an amazing journey. And as part of this amazing journey, Bruce is launching a nonfinancial life planning program, Your Encore, at Modern Wealth. Today, Bruce and Dean are going to talk about some important aspects nonfinancial life planning to help people prepare for retirement.

Financial Planning for Retirement: Our Team Approach with Jason Gordo

Jason Gordo | Modern Wealth Management President
Modern Wealth Management President Jason Gordo joins Dean Barber to explain why it's crucial to have a team professionals working for you to meet your financial planning needs and goals for retirement.

Defining True Wealth with Ken Osiwala

Ken Osiwala | Managing Director
For our Season 9 premiere of The Guided Retirement Show, Ken Osiwala joins Dean Barber to define true wealth. To truly understand what wealth means to you, you first need to define what's important to you. Ken and Dean will explain why there's so much more to defining true wealth than how much money you have.

8 Questions Retirees Are Asking with Chris Rett

Chris Rett | Lead Advisor
For our Season 8 finale of The Guided Retirement Show, Chris Rett and Dean Barber address eight questions that retirees are asking. These questions that retirees are asking have been frequently asked by our clients and prospective clients. If you’re retired or are planning for retirement, you need to know the answers to these questions as well.

Components of a Complete Financial Plan with Logan DeGraeve

Logan DeGraeve | Executive Advisor
Logan DeGraeve joins Dean Barber on The Guided Retirement Show to review the components of a complete financial plan. These discuss several critical things to think about before and during retirement.

Older Americans Month with Dean Barber

Dean Barber | Managing Director
Dean Barber shares how his late grandfather and our loyal Modern Wealth Management clients give him several reasons to celebrate Older Americans Month.

Things to Consider Before Retiring with Drew Jones

Drew Jones | CFP® Professional
Drew Jones joins Dean Barber on The Guided Retirement Show to review several things to consider before retiring.

20 Retirement Questions You Should Be Asking with Chris Rett

Chris Rett | CFP® Professional at Modern Wealth Management
Dean Barber and Chris Rett review 20 questions that you should be asking your financial advisor on the Season 7 finale of The Guided Retirement Show.

Mortgage Tips for Different Phases in Life with Tim Kay

Tim Kay | Branch Manager at Guild Mortgage
Tim Kay and Dean Barber discuss some key mortgage tips to think about when financial planning for people of different ages.

Financial Planning for Veterans

Chad Webb | US Marine Corps First Sergeant Retired
Modern Wealth Management Chief of Staff Chad Webb shares his perspective on financial planning for veterans after serving 21 years in the Marines.

Private Equity Explained with Michael Faciana

Michael Faciana | Executive Director
There are a lot of things that are misunderstood about private equity markets. And somewhat understandably so. The landscape of private equity markets has changed considerably over the past few years to the point where individual investors can now participate. Michael Faciana joins Dean Barber on The Guided Retirement Show to help explain the many nuances of private equity.

Don’t Wait, Act – Overcoming Uncertainty with Logan DeGraeve

Logan DeGraeve, CFP® | Financial Advisor at Modern Wealth Management
Whether it's the markets, interest rates, inflation, political and geopolitical environments, or the complicated and ever-changing tax code, uncertainty seems to be everywhere we look in 2022. While uncertainty can be overwhelming, there are many ways to mitigate it. The first step is to overcoming uncertainty is to start a comprehensive, forward-looking financial plan. Logan DeGraeve and Dean Barber highlight how the different components of a financial plan can help you overcome uncertainty on the latest episode of The Guided Retirement Show.

Mail Bag: Answering More Questions from Listeners with Chris Rett

Chris Rett, CFP® | Financial Advisor at Modern Wealth Management
In this episode, Chris and I dig into a wide array of topics, including how to accurately estimate your income and taxes in retirement, how to determine which retirement vehicle is best suited to your needs, and a ton of other issues facing people in their pre-retirement and early retirement years.

Creating a Financial First Aid Kit with Will Doty

Will Doty | CFP®, AIF® | Partner & Financial Advisor at Modern Wealth Management

Today’s episode is all about how to create a financial first aid kit. You’ll hear from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Will Doty about the documents and resources you need to have ready if you’re dealt with a worst-case scenario event.

The Difference Between Good Debt & Bad Debt with Logan DeGraeve

Logan DeGraeve | CFP®, AIF® | Financial Advisor at Modern Wealth Management

Joining me to help answer this question is Logan DeGraeve, CFP® at Modern Wealth Management. We discuss the differences between good debt and bad debt, the discipline that is needed when using debt and leverage, and the right (and wrong) times in life to carry debt at every stage of life.

Understanding Sequence of Returns Risk with Bud Kasper

Bud Kasper | CFP®, AIF® | President of Modern Wealth Management Lee's Summit

To make sense of how sequence of returns risk plays out over the course of retirement, I’m talking to Bud Kasper. In this conversation, we discuss his writing on this topic, what the sequence of returns risk is, and how it can affect not just your ability to retire, but your ability to get through retirement.

What is a Registered Agent? with Kent Rockwell and Patrick Eyberg

Kent Rockwell | Founder & Patrick Eyberg | Director of Partner Development atf Universal Registered Agents
In this episode, we discuss what exactly a registered agent is, why they’re so relevant to business owners, when you might need one, and how to find a great one to help keep your wheels turning.

Addressing YOU: Answering Questions from Our Listeners

Dean Barber & Chris Rett, CFP®
Here at the Guided Retirement Show™, we receive questions from YouTube viewers and podcast listeners from all over the world. We have a variety of specific questions, and we’re excited to answer as many of them as we can.

The Power of Positive Aging with David Lereah

David Lereah, PhD. | Economist & Author of The Power of Positive Aging

We can have all the money in the world, but if we don’t have our physical and mental health, that money means nothing. Few people understand this better than Dr. David Lereah, PhD. He’s the founder of United We Age, an organization working to inspire a movement where all generations of people are more aware and supportive of people aging. He's also the author of the recently released book The Power of Positive Aging.

The Power of Building Great Relationships with Dr. Charlie Cartwright

Dr. Charlie Cartwright - CEO of People Success Labs & Keynote Speaker
In this conversation, Dr. Charlie and I talk about the scientific method he uses to help people grow, the importance of community and meaningful relationships in everything we do, and the lessons he learned from 30 years working for major companies, including FedEx and UPS.

What Retirement Looks Like After a Career in Professional Sports

Mark Collins Sr. CEO at 2FiveSports LLC., Former NFL Player & 2x Super Bowl Champ
Today, Mark joins the podcast to tell the story of the many roles he’s taken on since leaving the NFL, building a legacy, and giving back by creating opportunities for other kids just like him.

The Future of Work, Connectivity, and Technology with Jeff Alholm

Jeff Alholm CEO and Co Founder at Digital Aerolus

Today, Jeff and I are talking about the technological revolution we’re living through right now, some of the incredible innovation he’s witnessed over the course of his career, and the devices that are already transforming life as we know it.

Owning a Small Business from a Family Perspective with Jan & Adam Fichman

Jan Fichman | Founder & Owner of 7th Heaven and Adam Fichman | Founder & President of Lifted Logic

Today, Jan and Adam join the podcast to share the story of their family history in owning a small business. You’ll hear about the companies they built alone, lessons passed across generations, and how Adam’s small business has served Jan’s in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Preventative Care Can Keep You Healthy in Retirement with Dr. Laura Lile

Dr. Laura Lile | M.D., R.PH. at Lile Wellness Partners

Though we normally focus on the financial aspect of retirement, this week’s episode is all about healthcare - and specifically how to live healthy at every stage of life. You’ll learn how to work with your body to address the declines we go through as we age, how to take preventative steps now to avoid worse outcomes later, and why it’s never too late to start taking steps to change your health.

Finding Purpose in Retirement with Joe Duran

Joe Duran | Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Head of Goldman Sachs Personal Wealth Management

Today, Joe joins the podcast to share stories from his own life, as well as his experience in financial services, about why it’s so important to live life in alignment with your priorities. If you’re trying to shape a financial plan - and a retirement - that gives you purpose and satisfaction, as opposed to merely helping you survive, this episode is a must-listen.

Hard Work, Habits, and Baseball with Joel Goldberg

Joel Goldberg | Kansas City Royals Broadcaster, Keynote Speaker, Host of Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg

Joel is the host of Rounding the Bases, a podcast where he interviews entrepreneurs and leaders in sports and business. He’s also the announcer for the Kansas City Royals and an experienced TV sportscaster. In our conversation, Joel doesn’t just share stories from his astounding career, but digs deep into the lessons he’s learned from the extraordinary people he’s met along the way.

How to Be the CEO of Your Retirement

Tony Lewis | Former CEO of ConAgra & Chair at Vistage International

Today, Tony joins the podcast to discuss the business leadership lessons that cross over into retirement and family planning, how to avoid missing out on major opportunities (financial and otherwise), and the power of communicating your intentions.

Why Self-Awareness is Crucial to Retirement Planning

Joe Lieberman | Author & Entrepreneur

Today, Joe joins the podcast to share the hard lessons he learned about life, business and self-awareness. How the mindset of blaming others and not recognizing your own impact affects you in retirement, and why no one should attempt to prepare for retirement alone – especially if they think they’re the smartest person in the room

What Retirees Need to Know About Cybersecurity

Wayne Robinson | Financial Planner Modern Wealth Management

Today, Wayne joins the podcast to talk about the many different ways retirees can fall victim to cyberattacks, why the criminals responsible for them are all but impossible to catch, and the simple steps you can take right now to reduce your risk factors by as much as 85%.

Travel in Retirement to Create Memories

Mark Comfort | Owner of Cruise Holidays KC

Retirement is all about checking things off the bucket list. It’s a time to turn hard work into incredible experiences, truly connect with loved ones, and create memories that will last a lifetime - and for many retirees, that means plans to travel in retirement.

Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

Brie Williams | VP State Street Global Advisors
You don’t have to read stories about people like Alan Stanford and Bernie Madoff or The Wolf of Wall Street to learn about scams and abuses in the financial services industry. In fact, fraud and abuse often hits much closer to home, and the growing senior population all over the world gets more likely to be taken advantage of with every passing year.

Creating Better Financial Outcomes

Brie Williams | VP State Street Global Advisors
Why do we do what we do? What motivates us? These are big questions - and they apply just as much to financial services as they do everything else in our lives. Brie Williams, the Vice President of State Street Global Advisors, has dedicated her career to helping financial advisory firms facilitate efficiency and growth