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PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our role is to provide education and strategies to help you make informed decisions about your financial future.

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Complimentary Financial Needs Analysis

No formal consultation — just a friendly table where you can ask questions, explore the tools, and request a complimentary Financial Needs Analysis.

  • Complimentary Financial Needs AnalysisVia Zoom
  • No formal consultationFriendly table, ask anything
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Step 1 of 4: Learn Our Approach

What We Can Do For You

Explore four foundational areas designed to give you clarity, confidence, and control over your retirement.

Retirement Income Strategies

Learn about ways to create income streams in retirement using approved financial products.

  • Social Security timing
  • Turning savings into a paycheck
  • Predictable monthly cash flow

Building Your Retirement

Explore a variety of financial strategies that can support long-term growth, aligned with your goals, time horizon, and comfort with risk.

  • Compound growth in action
  • Cost of waiting impact
  • Risk-aligned accumulation

Protecting Your Assets

Learn about strategies and products designed to help safeguard what you've worked hard to build, while balancing potential growth with protection.

  • Emergency reserves
  • Market-loss awareness
  • Beneficiary & document reviews

Insurance Protection

Explore life insurance and other protection tools that can help safeguard your family and assets.

  • Family income replacement
  • Mortgage & debt protection
  • Final expenses & legacy
Step 2 of 4: Self-Assessment

Retirement Readiness Checkup

Answer 5 quick educational questions to identify potential gaps and discover what areas to focus on first.

1

How many years until you plan to retire?

2

Do you know approximately how much monthly income you will need in retirement?

3

Are you currently saving or contributing to a retirement account on a regular schedule?

4

Have you reviewed your insurance and beneficiary designations in the last 2 years?

5

How confident are you that your current plan will cover your lifestyle and healthcare needs?

Complete all 5 questions above to reveal your readiness summary

0 of 5 answered

Step 3 of 4: Interactive Numbers

Retirement Growth & Income Calculator

Adjust your timeline, contributions, and expected monthly expenses to visualize your future savings and see if an income gap exists.

Your Assumptions

Years until retirement: 25 years

Current Retirement Savings$65,000
Monthly Contribution$500 / mo
Hypothetical Annual Return6%
Assumed hypothetical rate for illustration only; not a guarantee.
Income Goals in Retirement
Desired Monthly Income$5,000
Estimated Social Security / Pension$2,000
Illustrative Projection at Age 65
$636,720
estimated accumulated savings
Estimated Monthly from Savings
$2,122 /mo
Hypothetical 4% annual withdrawal guideline
Total Monthly Cashflow
$4,122 /mo
Includes $2,000 Social Security

Estimated Monthly Income Gap: $878 / month

At $5,000/mo desired income, your illustrative savings and Social Security may leave a gap of $10,531 per year. A Financial Needs Analysis can explore strategies to bridge this.

The Cost of Waiting Just 3 Years

If you delay starting this $500/month plan by 3 years, compound growth shows a potential difference of:

-$73,384

Time is often the most valuable asset in retirement planning. Starting sooner reduces the monthly effort required.

Want Alyssa and Bristal to run your specific numbers with official statements?
Step 4 of 4: Next Steps

Schedule Your Consultation

We offer a complimentary Financial Needs Analysis via Zoom for your convenience. We will review your current financial situation and explore strategies tailored to your goals.

What’s Included in Your Review:

  • Personalized retirement income timeline and gap review
  • Insurance protection review (life, disability, and family needs)
  • Debt management strategies aligned with long-term goals
  • Educational walkthrough conducted conveniently via Zoom
Your Resource Professionals

Alyssa H. Gardner

Helping individuals and families review their financial situation, build income strategies, and safeguard what they've worked hard to build.

Bristal Stephens-Merrick

Guiding clients through retirement readiness, protection tools, and personalized Financial Needs Analyses.

Request Your Free Needs Analysis

No cost, no obligation. Hosted online via Zoom.

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Disclosures & Compliance Information

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA), member FINRA, SIPC, and World Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC (WFGIA), are affiliated companies. Synergy Financial is an organization that is comprised of individuals associated with WFGIA and TFA. Neither TFA nor WFGIA provide legal or tax advice. Clients should consult with their own legal or tax professional regarding their individual situation. All products must be suitable and approved before recommendation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All calculations are hypothetical illustrations based solely on the information you enter and the assumptions you select; they are not projections, predictions, or guarantees of future performance.