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
All content for Safer Retirement Radio is the property of Brian Decker - Owner and Founder - Decker Retirement Planning and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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
As the Fed flirts with rate cuts, many retirees face shrinking savings and money-market yields. In this episode, Brian Decker and Brad Geddes, CFP(R) break down DRP’s Cash Plus portfolio—built for 0–5 year dollars that need liquidity and low volatility, yet can aim higher than plain cash. They also cover how AI is changing principal-guaranteed indexes and the timing inside momentum models, plus a simple checklist for a rock-solid retirement plan.
What you’ll learn
Why falling rates can punish “safe” cash—and what to do about it
How a diversified cash sleeve (short-term Treasuries, market-neutral, dividend equities) targets steadier yield with 100% liquidity
“Upside/Downside capture”: keeping more of the good, less of the bad
Where AI already fits: principal-guaranteed index designs and trade-timing in momentum strategies
Six keys to a resilient retirement plan (taxes, risk control, income optimization, fees, and more)
Call us: 833-707-3030
More resources: DeckerRetirementPlanning.com → Safer Retirement Education (free downloads)
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
