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Top 10 Missing Pieces in a Retirement Plan
- Understanding How Fees Erode Savings
Many don’t realize how advisor fees, fund fees, and hidden costs compound over time, quietly draining retirement savings.
- Timing of Market Losses (Sequence of Returns Risk)
Retirees who experience market losses early in retirement can suffer irreparable damage to their portfolio—even if the market eventually recovers.
- Lack of Comprehensive Planning
Many have vague goals or rely solely on rule-of-thumb estimates without a written, dynamic retirement plan.
- Minimal or Poor Advisor Engagement
Some advisors are more sales-oriented than service-driven, leading to a “set it and forget it” mentality that leaves retirees unsupported.
- No Plan for Life After Retirement
People focus on getting to retirement but don’t plan for how to live in retirement — covering income, lifestyle, travel, healthcare, and longevity risks.
- Poor Asset Allocation
Investments may not match the retiree's risk tolerance, income needs, or time horizon. Too aggressive or too conservative = big problems.
- Lack of Fiduciary Partnership
Not all advisors are fiduciaries. Many make recommendations based on commissions or incentives—not necessarily what’s in the client's best interest.
- No Estate Planning
Without wills, trusts, or beneficiary planning, families can face unnecessary taxes, delays, and conflict after a death.
- Lack of Tax Planning
Most people don’t consider how taxes will impact withdrawals, Social Security, RMDs, or inheritance. A tax-savvy strategy can save thousands.
- No Generational or Legacy Planning
Failing to prepare the next generation for wealth transfer or to pass on values, not just assets, can derail family financial goals.
2024 Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued by Five Star Professional (FSP) on 10/16/2024 for the period covering 01/09/2024 – 08/09/2024. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria-required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser (RIA) or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a RIA or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review; 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria-considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not an endorsement or indicative of the future performance of the wealth manager. A fee was not paid for consideration however a fee is paid for marketing materials. For more information, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com