Ryan Brueck CFP®

Partner Advisor

Retirement and inheritance planning that builds clarity, confidence and a lower lifetime tax bill.

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Who I Help

The Retiree/PreRetiree

You've spent decades building your nest egg. Now you're ready to turn a lifetime of disciplined saving into a confident, intentional plan that supports this next phase of life. You deserve clarity about how your assets will sustain your lifestyle, legacy, and peace of mind.

The Inheritor

Whether expected or sudden, receiving an inheritance brings both opportunity and responsibility. You're ready to navigate this wealth windfall thoughtfully, honoring the legacy while making strategic decisions that align with your values and long-term financial security.

How I Help

I'm a guide helping you make wise, intentional decisions with your money. My role isn't to sell you products or chase the latest investment trends it's to help you navigate life clearly and confidently with the help from a trusted guide.

Everything centers on one goal: aligning your money with what's important to you. And keeping as much in your pocket, your family's pocket, or with organizations you care about4not the government.

While your financial needs are unique, many families start with questions in these Core Planning Areas

Asset Location Optimization

Strategically positioning investments across taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts to enhance after-tax returns and withdrawal efficiency.

Roth Conversion Strategies

Designing thoughtful multi-year Roth conversion plans and inherited IRA distribution strategies that minimize lifetime taxes while maximizing flexibility.

Distribution Strategies

Whether it be Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in retirement, or Inherited IRA distributions, I help you create a strategy to use it how you want, while minimizing the tax impacts.

Pre-Medicare Health Insurance

Navigating the gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility requires careful planning to balance cost, coverage, and tax efficiency.

Social Security Maximization

Your claiming strategy can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits. We analyze spousal strategies, break-even points, and tax implications to help you make the optimal decision for your situation.

Strategic Tax Planning

Maximize What You Keep

Smart tax planning isn't just about this year's return it's about your lifetime tax bill. Through careful coordination of Roth conversions, asset location strategies, and distribution timing, we identify opportunities to reduce taxes over decades, not just the next time you file.

The right moves today can save hundreds of thousands in taxes tomorrow.

* I'm not a tax preparer, CPA or EA.

My Approach

Fee-Only Financial Planning

I operate on a transparent, fee-only basis. No products to sell. No commissions to earn. No conflicts of interest to navigate. Just focused, objective guidance aligned entirely with your best interests.

This means every recommendation I make is based solely on what's right for you and your family4not what generates the highest commission or meets a sales quota.

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Ready to Build Your Plan?

Let's start a conversation about your financial future. Whether you're approaching retirement or navigating an inheritance, I'm here to provide clarity, confidence, and a strategic roadmap designed specifically for you. Schedule a complimentary introductory call to discuss your situation and explore how thoughtful planning can help you achieve your goals while minimizing your lifetime tax burden.

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