Navigating Your Way Down the Mountain
The Summit
The view from the top is the most unobstructed view you will find. It is time to begin imagining life after retirement and to communicate those dreams to your financial advisor. You've reached The Summit and that is a huge accomplishment. But you still have a descent ahead, and the path you take down should be based on your unique goals and dreams. We are here to help you have a plan to know that you are not going to run out of money in retirement, and to be able to leave the legacy you've dreamed of.
![Close view of man at top of mountain looking down at sunset.](mediahandler/media/436248/Top_of_Mountain_420x278.jpg)
The Descent
An experienced climber never underestimates the threat that the descent poses. After all, reaching the summit is only the half-way point. It's in this stage that immediate and unexpected crises will arise - market downturns, disability, long-term care, and health concerns are just a few of the possibilities. Our process and retirement income planning strategies allow you to be prepared for anything life throws your way.
![Man with hat and backpack squatting down in the mountains looking at a map.](mediahandler/media/436249/The_Descent_224687077_420x278.jpg)
The Hike
At some point in your descent, you will notice that the ground begins to flatten out a bit. The danger of a cliff around every corner dissipates and you can begin to focus a bit more on progress, rather than survival. During The Hike, it's vital to track the progress of your downward descent. And a big part of that is monitoring how fluctuating external factors are affecting your plan.
![Large fallen tree represent how fluctuating external factors are affecting your plan.](mediahandler/media/436253/The_Hike_210880530_420x278.jpg)
Base Camp
After a long journey, the feeling you get when you are finally able to sit back at camp, crawl in the tent, and pop your shoes off is like none other. Once you've completed the second half of your journey, your only job now is to experience less stress and more enjoyment. Your goals have been met, so take a minute to reflect on your accomplishments.
![Man laying in tent looking out at mountains reflecting on the accomplishments of his Journey.](mediahandler/media/436254/Base_Camp_250572549_420x278.jpg)
Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.
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