Free Webinar: How Minnesota Retirees Can Ensure Their Retirement Savings Last

Free Webinar: How Minnesota Retirees Can Ensure Their Retirement Savings Last

Retirement is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone that people dedicate decades of their lives to preparing for. Naturally, this monumental transition raises some fairly unwieldy (and often uncomfortable) financial questions. With market uncertainty, fickle inflation, and changing tax laws, it’s vital to ensure your savings will support your lifestyle in this next chapter.

Join Pine Grove Financial Group’s Joel Baumgarten, CFP®, and Jeff Clark, CFP®, as they answer the most pressing retirement questions for Minnesota families and provide actionable strategies to help you maximize your retirement income, protect your investments, and position you and your family for a long, fulfilling retirement.

Questions We’ll Help You Answer

  • Can I retire now? Or should I wait? Learn how to assess your financial readiness.
  • How do I generate income in retirement?  Explore strategic withdrawal strategies and ways to make your savings last.
  • What if the market crashes? Understand market risks, sequence of returns, and how to safeguard your portfolio.
  • How should I claim Social Security? Avoid common claiming mistakes and learn how to maximize your benefits.
  • Are Minnesota taxes worse for retirees? Get the facts on state tax laws and strategies to minimize taxes.
  • Should I retire in a different state? Weigh the financial and lifestyle factors before making a big move.
  • How should I invest during retirement? Learn how to balance growth and stability in your portfolio.
  • Markets are at all-time highs — now what? Understand what to do (and what to avoid) when markets are up.

Webinar Details

Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Location: Live Virtual Event

Meet the Experts

Joel Baumgarten, Wealth Advisor, CFP®

With over 15 years of experience, Joel has helped thousands of families prepare for retirement with confidence. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, he learned the value of hard work and smart financial decisions — lessons he now applies to guiding clients through the twists and turns of retirement planning. His clear, structured approach ensures his clients feel supported every step of the way.

 

Jeff Clark, Wealth Advisor, CFP®

A former international martial arts competitor turned financial expert, Jeff brings discipline and precision to retirement planning. Since launching his career just before the 2008 financial crisis, he has helped thousands of families build resilient retirement strategies. His approach is rooted in practical, statistically reliable strategies with built-in guardrails to protect what truly matters.

Register Now

Reserve your spot now and take the guesswork out of retirement. Get real answers, discover practical strategies, and unlock lasting peace of mind. Sign up for a free webinar.

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Retirement

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies: Comparing the 4% Rule and Guardrails Approach

One of the biggest fears many retirees face isn’t death — it’s running out of money during retirement. And they’re not alone. According to the 2024 Annual Retirement Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company, two-thirds of Americans worry about outliving their savings.1
It’s a valid concern, but here’s the good news: with the right withdrawal strategy, you can design a roadmap for your retirement funds and help ensure your savings last a lifetime.
In this article, we’ll explore two common strategies (the 4% rule and retirement income guardrails), along with their pros and cons, so you and your wealth advisor can choose the one that’s best for your situation.

Retirement

Making the Most of Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement

Retirement

How to Build a Retirement Income Plan That Fits Your Needs