MaysGroup Advisors - Experts in Guaranteed Lifetime Retirement Income

04/01/2026

In December, I joined the FOX 47 Morning Blend in Lansing—and we got right to the heart of what actually determines whether a retirement plan works… or fails.

Here’s the reality:
Most retirement strategies are built on assumptions—market returns, timing, even lifespan.

That’s not a plan. That’s guesswork.

After 30+ years in this business—from Merrill Lynch to Smith Barney to building MaysGroup Advisors—I’ve seen exactly what separates those who retire with confidence from those who don’t:

👉 A plan that doesn’t rely on the market cooperating

We focus on:
✔ Guaranteed lifetime income
✔ Protection from market declines
✔ A structure designed to last—no matter what the market does

📺 Watch the full interview here:
👉 https://www.fox47news.com/entertainment/shows/the-morning-blend/interview-with-edwin-mays-of-maysgroup-advisors-12-19-25

If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—the real question is simple:

Does your plan protect your income… or just hope the market behaves?

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03/10/2026

⚠️ Retirement changes the math of investing.

What helped build your savings
may not be what protects them
once retirement begins.

Because when markets decline in retirement,
the recovery math becomes much harder than most people realize.

And many retirees don’t discover that problem
until it’s too late.

🎥 In this short video, we explain why the rules change once retirement begins — and the one question every retirement plan should answer.

02/17/2026

Since 1929, the average bear market declines by 38%.
But, a –38% drop doesn’t require a 38% gain to recover.

It requires +61%.

And recoveries have historically taken 6–7 years — while bear markets show up about every 5½ years.

That’s the retirement math most people overlook.

I break it down in this short video.

Watch here 👇

02/09/2026

What got you to retirement won’t get you through retirement.

Most retirement plans focus on growth.
But retirement isn’t about how much you make—it’s about how much income you can count on.

Here’s the math most people never see:

Losses hurt more than gains help

A 40% decline doesn’t need 40% to recover—it needs 67%

Even “average” returns can quietly work against you once withdrawals begin

Now consider this simple shift:
What if down years didn’t set you back at all?

When losses are replaced with a 0% floor, you stop giving back gains.
That preserved value becomes the base for future growth—and over time, the outcome can be dramatically different.

This short video explains the concept clearly and simply.
No hype. No predictions. Just math.

▶️ Watch below.

If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—this is worth understanding.

01/20/2026

🔹 Part 1 of a 3-Part Retirement Risk Series

I was recently interviewed on the Influential Entrepreneurs podcast to discuss the three biggest risks that can derail a retirement plan—and why most people underestimate them.

In Part 1, we focus on Market Risk:
• How market declines impact retirement income differently than accumulation
• Why volatility becomes more dangerous as you approach and enter retirement
• What happens when losses occur at the wrong time

This conversation is about education, not predictions. Retirement isn’t just about returns—it’s about receiving guaranteed lifetime income and eliminating downside risk.

If you’re serious about building guaranteed lifetime income and avoiding the pitfalls that can derail retirement plans, this episode is for you.

Edwin Mays discusses market risk Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-edwin-mays-with-maysgroup-advisors-discussing-market-risk/ In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, Edwin Mays from Mays Group Advisors joined to...

12/20/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h25X2_4bNcM

Interview with Edwin Mays of MaysGroup Advisors - 12/19/25

11/14/2025

Market volatility isn’t just a headline — it’s the quiet disruptor that can throw even the best-laid retirement plans off balance.

This short video breaks down why sudden declines hit harder than most people expect, especially as we get closer to retirement. No jargon. No predictions. Just the math, the behavior, and the reality every saver should understand.

If you’ve ever wondered why the market can feel steady for years and then deliver a gut-punch out of nowhere… this explains it clearly.

Take a minute to watch — it’s eye-opening and worth sharing with anyone who’s planning for their future.

10/24/2025

Too many retirees drag a wagon full of market fears into their golden years.
This short video shows how to let go of uncertainty—and build a secure, guaranteed income plan that never runs out.

🎥 Watch now.

09/16/2025

📉 Since 1929, we’ve had 17 bear markets. That’s one every 5–6 years.
On average, they’ve cut portfolios by nearly 40%.

If your retirement lasts 20 years, history suggests you’ll face at least four bear markets—all while relying on your savings for income.

The danger isn’t if they’ll happen… it’s how much damage they’ll do to your retirement.

▶️ Watch this short video to see why bear markets are one of the biggest threats to retirement—and how to protect yourself.

09/04/2025

⏰ The clock is ticking on Susan’s retirement…

At 65, Susan faced a brutal truth:
Her $500,000 401(k) would only cover her for 13 years. She’d run out of money by age 78.

But her mom is 88. Her grandmother lived to 94.

❌ Running out of money wasn’t an option.

That’s when Susan discovered the Green Bucket Strategy—a plan that now gives her $3,300+ every month, guaranteed for life. Even if her savings run dry. Even if she lives to 100.

Most retirements can’t survive this math.
👉 Will yours?

08/21/2025

⏳ Why hasn’t your advisor told you this?

Most advisors talk about market growth—but rarely about the biggest threat to your retirement: outliving your money.

Think about it…
👉 If longevity risk is the greatest danger, why has your advisor NEVER mentioned it?
👉 Is it because they don’t have an answer?

Living well into your 80s or 90s without guaranteed income isn’t a theory—it’s a reality for millions of retirees. And ignoring it could cost you everything.

🎥 Watch this short video to see why longevity risk is too big to ignore.

08/20/2025

What’s scarier: going broke… or living too long?
Most people worry about market declines or inflation.
But there’s another risk no one talks about—outliving your money.

Imagine reaching your 80s or 90s, still healthy, but your savings are gone.
It’s called longevity risk… and it’s one of the greatest threats to retirement security.

🎥 Watch this short video to see why this risk is so dangerous—and the good news: there are strategies designed to guarantee income for life, no matter how long you live.