Brian Decker - Owner and Founder - Decker Retirement Planning
112 episodes
3 weeks ago
In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
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In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
Advanced Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Legacy | Episode 133
Safer Retirement Radio
55 minutes 58 seconds
4 months ago
Advanced Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Legacy | Episode 133
In Episode 133 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian J. Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) explore a suite of advanced estate planning strategies designed to help you protect, preserve, and pass on your wealth efficiently:
State & Federal Estate Tax Planning: Using AB trusts, portability, and lifetime gifting exemptions to minimize state and federal estate taxes.
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs): Prepay potential tax liabilities and avoid fire-sale scenarios by holding life insurance outside your taxable estate.
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs): Shift your home’s value outside your estate over time while retaining the right to live there.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs): Freeze today’s value on highly appreciated assets and transfer future growth to the next generation.
Dynasty Trusts & Generation-Skipping Transfer: Sidestep the 48% generation-skipping tax and incent responsible behavior across multiple generations.
QDROs & Intra-Family Loans: Leverage qualified domestic relations orders and structured loans for tax-efficient wealth transfers.
Up-Gifting Techniques: Use step-up in basis by gifting appreciated assets “up” the generational line.
Roth IRA Conversions: Compare tax-deferred vs. tax-free growth scenarios and unlock one of the most powerful strategies to reduce lifetime taxes.
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Disclosure: Investment advisory and insurance services offered through Decker Retirement Planning, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always consult a qualified tax advisor before implementing estate planning or tax strategies.
Safer Retirement Radio
In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com