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
Risk Reduction in Retirement: Why the 4% Rule Fails and What to Do Instead | Episode 131
Safer Retirement Radio
55 minutes 58 seconds
5 months ago
Risk Reduction in Retirement: Why the 4% Rule Fails and What to Do Instead | Episode 131
In this episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) break down the myths and mistakes of traditional retirement strategies—and show you what to do instead.
You’ll learn:
Why the 4% rule often fails in flat or volatile markets
How sequence of return risk can derail your income
The three key ways Decker Retirement Planning reduces risk
How momentum strategies protect your investments during downturns
Why Roth conversions and smart tax placement can save you six figures in retirement taxes
Whether you’re already retired or planning to retire in the next 5–10 years, this episode gives you actionable insights to protect your nest egg and retire with confidence.
👉 Learn more or schedule your free visit: https://deckerretirementplanning.com
📞 Call today: 833-707-3030
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
