10/22/2026
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY
Meet John and Susan
John (62) and Susan (60) plan to stop working in about three years.
$850,000 in retirement accounts
Pension available for John at age 65
Social Security benefits available in the future
Mortgage paid off
Two adult children
Their Questions:
• When should we start Social Security?
• How much can we comfortably spend each year?
• How should our investments change as we get closer to leaving the workforce?
• What happens if one of us lives much longer than expected?
• How can we help reduce the impact of taxes on future withdrawals?
By creating a written financial strategy before leaving the workforce, John and Susan gained a clearer understanding of their income sources, spending goals, and long-term objectives.
The result wasn't certainty about the future. Rather, it was having a plan to help them make informed decisions and adapt as life changes.
The earlier these conversations begin, the more options may be available.
Hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only. This example does not reflect any actual client experience. Individual circumstances will vary.