Retire Smarter with Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP®
Retire Smarter with Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP®
Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP®
Is Your Retirement Advice Already Too Late? Why Proactive Planning Matters
22 minutes Posted May 21, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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This episode walks through what proactive financial planning actually looks like beyond investment management alone.
Tyler Emrick, CFA, CFP® breaks down how ongoing advice should work for retirees and pre-retirees, including the structure of our Progress Meetings, Tax & Investment Review Meetings, and the ongoing planning conversations that happen throughout the year as life changes.
We also discuss why coordinated planning matters so much as retirement decisions become more interconnected — from Roth conversions and tax planning to Medicare, Social Security, estate planning, spending goals, and retirement income strategies.
In this episode:
What proactive financial planning actually means
Why preparation matters in advisor meetings
The difference between investment management and true financial planning
How we help families navigate retirement transitions and major life decisions
Roth conversion mistakes and tax planning coordination
Why written recommendations and ongoing advice matter
How taxes, investments, healthcare, and estate planning all work together
As retirement approaches, small financial decisions can have larger long-term consequences. The goal of proactive planning is helping families make informed decisions before those mistakes become expensive later.
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