– Intro02:46 – Rick Gunn’s Role as CFO for Forsyth County Schools04:18 – The Role of CFO: How It Helped Plan for Retirement05:23 – Advice for Active Members: “Squirreling Away” & Sacrifices07:27 – When Do You Know It’s Time to Retire?08:31 – Career Decisions: The Light at the End of the Tunnel09:49 – Founding Rose Creek Guitars: The Inspiration & Challenges15:01 – Key Lessons About Entrepreneurship20:33 – Advice for Embracing New Beginnings22:23 – Looking Forward: What’s Next for Rick Gunn?23:56 – A Closer Look at a Custom Rose Creek Guitar (#50)26:52 – Last Words of Advice28:00 – OutroAre you about to retire? If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online and register for a session today! Are you new to TRS or in the middle of your career? Be sure to designate your beneficiaries as soon as possible in your TRS online account. We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠. Host: Everett Crockett Guest: Rick Gunn, TRS Retiree and Owner of Rose Creek GuitarsFor more information visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trsga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgiaInstagram: #RetirementPlanning #PensionPodcasts #RetirementThis podcast is for information purposes only and should not be considered legal or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the views of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.