Solving the Retirement Puzzle in Wilmington, NC

Complimentary Lunch wil be served.

IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR RETIREMENT TODAY

TAX RATE RISK

• How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow.
• The “Catch 22” of 401k’s and IRA’s
• Are employer sponsored plans better than IRAs?
• Is it time for the Roth conversions?

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING

• How to accumulate dollars in the right types of accounts for future retirement income.
• Strategies on how to lengthen the life of your money
• When should you convert to a Roth?
• How IRA’s and 401k’s cause Social Security taxation

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY

• The causes of Social Security taxation
• The Social Security thresholds you need to be aware of
• The real cost of Social Security taxation
• Strategies to eliminate Social Security taxation
• Social Security maximization strategies

RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PITFALLS

• How to ensure you won’t run out of money in retirement
• How to liquidate retirement assets in the right order
• How to eliminate “sequence of returns” risk

WHY LOSSES DURING RETIREMENT MATTER

• The impact of dramatic market loss in retirement
• Is “buy and hold” appropriate in retirement?
• How to shield your assets from stock market volatility
• Why “asset allocation” alone may not be enough
• How to truly diversify your retirement portfolio

HOW THE NEW SECURE ACT COULD IMPACT YOUR RETIREMENT

• Changes to the RMD age for some!
• IRA Contribution Age Limit Altered
• Positive Changes for Part-Time Workers
• What's Happening to Stretch IRAs?
• Will We See Annuities Included More Often in Workplace Retirement Plans?

HEALTHCARE COSTS & CONSIDERATIONS IN RETIREMENT

• An important subject often overlooked when it comes to building a confident and bulletproof retirement.
• Learn the ins and outs of what you need to know about Medicare and long-term care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there a cost to attend? No, there is no cost to attend.

Do I need to bring anything? No, you will be provided with pen and paper to take notes.

Will any investments or investment products be discussed? No, there will not be any discussion of any investments whatsoever.

Will I be pitched or sold anything? No. Our classes are strictly educational. The most common feedback we receive is how nice it is to attend a truly educational workshop with no pressure.

Advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Gulf Financial Group are independent. Any strategies mentioned should are not a recommendation and may not be suitable for everyone. Before acting on information mentioned, consult with a qualified tax or investment advisor to determine if it is suitable for you. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated are not guaranteed. Past performance cannot be used as an indicator of future results. This program is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to subject covered. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but through individually licensed and appointed agents. Index or fixed annuities are not designed for short term investments and may be subject to caps, restrictions, fees and surrender charges as described in the contract. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying ability of the issuer.

Host or Publisher Sam Kirkendohl, AFIS