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
Unlocking Tax-Smart Strategies for a Safer Retirement | Episode 127
Safer Retirement Radio
55 minutes 59 seconds
7 months ago
Unlocking Tax-Smart Strategies for a Safer Retirement | Episode 127
In this powerful episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray uncover advanced tax strategies designed to help retirees keep more of what they’ve earned. From Roth conversions that could save you over $1 million in taxes, to estate planning tools that preserve your legacy, this episode is packed with real examples and actionable advice.
You'll learn:
✔️ How Roth conversions can reduce future tax liabilities
✔️ The power of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
✔️ Ways to mitigate estate taxes with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
✔️ How to freeze business value to pass future growth tax-free
✔️ The role of AB Trusts in estate planning
✔️ Accelerated depreciation for rental income savings
✔️ Tools to avoid capital gains on high-value assets
📞 Ready to see how these strategies apply to your plan? Call Decker Retirement Planning for a free consultation at (833) 707-3030 or visit https://deckerretirementplanning.com/
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