Max and Lisa do not have a retirement age in mind.
They don’t even know what they are eating for dinner tonight. How can they plan to quit working and spend their savings at some “retirement date” 30 years into the future just because that is what their parents did?
Max and Lisa want to maximize their life experiences and reward themselves for their hard work. Who really wants to sacrifice their youth sitting at home eating chicken, watching their money compound, just to spend it wisely in their late 60’s and hopefully not run out of money one day?
Max is a respected commercial real estate broker and Lisa works in medical device sales. They both enjoy their careers and they value their community and friendships.
The problem isn’t their earnings power or financial literacy, they’re doing everything they know:
- Generating $250k+ income
- Maxing out Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
- Growing nice equity in their primary residence
- Protecting themselves and their assets with insurance
What could go wrong?
Deep down, Max and Lisa know they are not financial experts. They know that they want to reduce complexity in their life and offload the unpleasantness of day-to-day finances and their comprehensive life and tax planning.
As they approach their 40’s, they realize the importance of having a trusted partner to help them make smart financial decisions and manage trade-offs in life.