Dreams Need A Plan
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This complimentary two-hour workshop gives you a clear, honest look at where you stand for retirement. What your income looks like. What taxes could cost you. What health care actually means for your budget.
In-person in Ankeny, IA or online from anywhere.
Retirement Is One of the Most Important Journeys of Your Life
Small decisions — like when to claim Social Security , how to withdraw retirement funds, or which accounts to tap first — can impact your retirement income for decades.
Many retirees unnecessarily incur tax and income inefficiencies each year without proper planning.
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This Workshop May Be Ideal If You...
Age 55+
Unsure if you can retire
approaching or recently retired
or if your savings will last
Want a clear strategy
Want more confidence
not just generic financial tips
before you stop working
Learn More AboutThe Presenters
Loren Merkle
CFP® • Founder, Merkle Retirement Planning
Loren Merkle is an award-winning CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and founder of Merkle Retirement Planning with over 24 years of experience. Author of "Retire Your Way" and host of the Iowa Motion Picture Award-winning show "Retiring Today," his expertise has been featured on ABC, CBS, and NBC. Loren has received multiple honors including Best Financial Planner and the Camille Wanna Award. A dedicated philanthropist supporting Habitat for Humanity and The Food Bank of Iowa, Loren is also a single dad to his daughter Jayce and surprisingly, a former competitive axe thrower who enjoys boating, camping, and hiking.
Clint Huntrods, PhD
Certified Financial Fiduciary® • Retirement Planner
Clint Huntrods, PhD, Certified Financial Fiduciary®️, is a dedicated Retirement Planner who helps families and individuals approach retirement with confidence and clarity. He has passed the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination and is registered as an Investment Adviser Representative. He holds life and health insurance licenses. Clint is committed to staying informed in the ever-evolving retirement landscape. He shares retirement strategies and insights on our TV show Retiring Today with Loren Merkle, facilitates retirement workshops, and can be heard on in our podcast, Retiring Today.
Chawn Honkomp
CFP® • CPA • Retirement Income Certified Professional®
Chawn Honkomp combines 20+ years of experience with extensive credentials including CFP®, CPA, Retirement Income Certified Professional®, and Chartered Financial Consultant®. He earned his MBA from the University of Iowa, and he has passed the Series 7 and 66 FINRA examinations. His insights are featured on Retiring Today with Loren Merkle and the company's YouTube channel. Growing up as one of five brothers on a dairy farm shaped his strong work ethic. Today, he cheers on his high school son's sports teams, follows his daughter's adventures at the University of Iowa, and enjoys bike rides with his wife Ryan.
AnnaMarie Morrow
Director of Medicare & Long-Term Care
AnnaMarie Morrow is our in-house Director of Medicare & Long-Term Care. She has helped hundreds of pre-retirees make important Medicare and supplement decisions. AnnaMarie holds life, health, and accident Iowa insurance licenses and America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse licenses. She is also a National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) certificate holder and a certified Medicare agent with several private insurance carriers. Additionally, AnnaMarie has achieved the Medicare Advantage Certification, awarded by NABIP.
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