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The Retire Happy Podcast

John Iammarino & Thomas O‘Connell

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Financial and retirement guidance San Diego‘s John Iammarino of Securus Financial and Thomas O‘Connell of International Financial Advisory Group, Inc. in Rockaway, New Jersey. John is a veteran of the financial services industry, a Certified Medicaid Planner, and a National Social Security Advisor. He founded Securus Financial to help retirees and soon-to-be retirees ensure that their retirements provide them with financial peace of mind and the security they need to enjoy their golden years ...
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While we love featuring guests on the show, John and Tom take a moment in this episode to touch on a topic close to their hearts: retirement planning regrets. Drawing from their years of experience, they discuss common pitfalls and missed opportunities that clients often face in the retirement planning process. From procrastinating on tax planning …
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We're excited to have Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF®, back on the podcast with us this week. Andy is an IRA analyst at ED Slott and Company LLC. He joins us to talk about avoiding costly mistakes with your retirement funds. Tune in as we talk about Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) opportunities, Roth conversions, the age 55 exemption, and much more! Import…
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In today's episode, we're going to focus on relocating in retirement. In hot real estate markets like California, New Jersey, and New York, we've witnessed a significant trend of homeowners making moves to more affordable and tax-friendly states, or simply looking to downsize. To help us tackle this topic, we've invited a seasoned realtor and good …
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In today's episode, we're shifting gears to focus on the often misunderstood realm of 401(k) management. Joining us is Mr. John Blamphin, the Director of Operations and Research at Retirement Management Systems. John, a seasoned CFP® and AIF® with over 31 years of industry experience, is here to talk about the complexities of 401(k) taxation, targe…
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In today's episode, we're excited to chat with Dean Zayed, the CEO and founder of Brookstone Capital Management. Our partnership with Dean has significantly influenced our careers and benefited our clients. Tune in as we discuss the unique financial strategies that distinguish Brookstone in the industry and talk about the power of collaboration and…
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We're kicking off 2024 with none other than Brookstone Capital Management's Chief Investment Officer, Mark DiOrio, CFA. With the new year unfolding and market speculations flying high, everyone's ears are tuned in to the diverse predictions echoing across the financial landscape. Having steered Brookstone's investment ship for the better part of a …
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The consequences of misunderstanding Social Security can be dramatic. That's why we're bringing in the best of the best to help you understand its complexities.Bill Rainaldi, the Senior Financial Services Consultant for Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, stands as the leading authority on all things Social Security. Join us as we demystify Soc…
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Bob Shalongo is the Vice President of Sales at Coastal Financial Group. The open enrollment period for Medicare is once again upon us, so we thought it would be a perfect time to invite Bob to the show. Bob will discuss the different types of Medicare plans that are out there and what criteria to look out for when selecting a plan. Episode Links Co…
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Navigating the vast realm of health advice can be daunting. Enter Rachel Fox, a Certified Health Coach and the visionary behind Rachel Fox Health. Her mission is to help her clients simplify their health and show them how to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. John and Tom will talk to Rachel about how she approaches health and wellnesss in her …
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Dr. Chris Stepien is the Founder of Barefoot Rehabilitation Clinic. In his practice, Dr. Chris uses a variety of different techniques with the mission to permanently reduce his clients' pain. It is important that we take care of our bodies as we age so that we are able to continue to do the things we enjoy. John and Tom will talk to Dr. Chris about…
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Audrey White is the co-author of the new book Grief Coaching: Paving a Path From Pain To Peace, which will be released this fall. She is also the CEO of the Grief Coach Academy. Through her expertise in dealing with life setbacks, grief, and stress, Audrey has helped countless individuals find hope and healing during times of trauma and loss. In th…
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Larry Jacobson is the Founder of Buoy Coaching. His business helps professionals transition into retirement, putting an emphasis on their purpose and helping them form a new identity for this next stage of life. In this episode, John and Tom will discuss how Larry's coaching program works, pursuing personal growth and passions in retirement, stayin…
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In the complex world of retirement planning, there are countless pitfalls one could fall into. In this episode, we've distilled it down to what we believe are the top 20 mistakes to watch out for. Avoiding these crucial missteps can have a significant impact on the success of your retirement plan. So, join us as we delve into these key issues and l…
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Paul Greenwood is the Founder of the Greenwood Law Corporation. His company provides educational training to professional agencies and offers consulting and expert witness services to attorneys who are litigating elder abuse cases. Before opening his own business, Paul served as the San Diego District Attorney for 25 years. Elder abuse is unfortuna…
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Devin Kropp is the Associate Editor at Horsesmouth. In her role, Devin helps advisors market their material and also creates material all around cybersecurity. John and Tom will talk with Devin on some of the common scams she sees and how to keep your online accounts protected. Check out Devin's book, Hack-Proof Your Life Now! https://amzn.to/3J9f2…
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Erin Kennedy is the Director Of Communications at Brookstone Capital Management. Erin helps advisors make their messaging clear, effective, and concise in order to help them educate their clients. John and Tom will talk about how Erin has helped them in both of their practices and her own financial education journey since beginning her role at Broo…
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The SECURE Act 2.0 was recently passed and this bill presents some big retirement changes. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to invite back Ed Slott to the show to discuss how IRAs will be impacted going forward. Important Info: The Great Retirement Debate: https://greatretirementdebate.com/ Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Int…
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2022 presented some unique challenges for the United States economy. We witnessed high inflation numbers, market volatility, and rising interest rates just to name a few. We invite back Mark DiOrio on today's show to discuss how these challenges might affect us going into 2023 and why it is crucial to have a strategy in place when the market goes d…
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As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back on what has happened this year. John and Tom will be discussing some positives that have occured in their practice, how they've helped their clients this year, and their plans for 2023. Important Info: Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/ International Financial Advisory Group: https:…
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Steve Cain is the Sales and Business Development Leader with LTCI Partners. Steve has over 20 years of experience in the Insurance and Fianncial Services. His focus at LTCI Partners is leading his sales team and maintaing relationships with institutions that offer long term care products. John and Tom will be talking to Steve about the different ty…
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Kathryn Alexander is the Director of Operations at Comfort and Peace Hospice. Kathryn decided to pursue this career path after having a couple experiences in the hospice side of healthcare with her own family members. John and Tom will talk to Kathryn about who qualifies for hospice, what care they provide, and how to find a team that fits the fami…
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Amanda David is the President of Business Development For Providence Care. In this position, she uses her 22 year of experience to assist with business development across the nation in over 140 skilled nursing facilities. John and Tom will be talking to Amanda about what to look for in a skilled nursing facility and how the cost of these facilities…
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Pam Morton is the President and CEO of Benefits By Design. She uses her 25 years of experience in the industry to help her clients choose the best healthcare option for them. With open enrollment quickly approaching, John and Tom wanted to invite her to the show to discuss the basics of Medicare and how to go about choosing a plan that fits your li…
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Andy Ives serves as an IRA Analyst for Ed Slott and Company LLC. With over 20 years of experience, Andy aims to pass on some of his knowledge to financial advisors all across the country. Today's show we are discussing the NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation) strategy. Andy will discuss the basic concepts of this strategy, the qualifications for it, a…
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Len Reiner is the Founder and CEO of the Wealth and Wisdom Institute. His goal is to provide clients with information and knowledge that will help them when it comes to making decisions in their financial life. We will be discussing some concerning factors in the economic landscape right now and how being informed with the right knowledge can help …
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Retirement is a phase of life that you need to have a solid plan for. Of course, you need to have a reliable financial plan in order to fund your basic needs and activities you enjoy, but you should also plan for what you are going to do with all the free time you now have. John and Tom will be discussing common mistakes people fail to plan for and…
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Tom Tyson joins us on this week’s edition of the podcast. Tom is the President and Founder of Coastal FInancial Group. The company focuses on creating customized asset protection plans in order to meet the needs of the clients they serve. We will be discussing commonly overlooked items in risk management, what the planning process looks like, and t…
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Steve Arnold is the CEO and Founder of Retirement Actuarial Services. His business specializes in helping small business owners retire with custom-designed pension plans. We will be discussing some tax-efficient strategies he has implemented within his client base and how he creates pension plans for small business owners looking to retire in the n…
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Carlos Gutierrez joins us on the podcast for this week’s episode. Carlos is a real estate agent at Carlos Sells San Diego. He brings his high level of expertise and knowledge to all of the buyers and investors he works with. Since interest rates are on the rise, we thought this would be a perfect time to bring Carlos to the show and discuss how thi…
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Our guest this week is the owner of Weiner Legacy Law, Dan Weiner. In his practice, Dan helps families put together a personalized and comprehensive estate plan that meets their objectives and wishes. On today's show we discuss the differences between a trust and will, the probate process, and why estate planning is so much more than just a pile of…
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Nick Nardulli joins us on this week's podcast. Nick is the Founder and President of Family Defined Benefits. He strives to create comprehensive estate plans for his clients with a focus on passing down generational wealth. We discuss the consequences of overlooking estate planning, some recent law changes in the landscape, and strategies Nick uses …
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We invite Mauro D'Amico to sit down with us on today's show. Mauro is the President & Founder of D'Amico Integrated Wealth Management. In his practice, he helps clients understand their current tax situation and help them build out a tax efficient plan for the future. We talk to Mauro about some of the misconceptions in regards to tax planning, str…
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Mark DiOrio, the Chief Investment Officer of Brookstone Capital Management joins us on today's episode. Since we just turned the page to 2022, we thought this would be a great time to sit down and chat with Mark about what his economic expectations for the new year are and where he sees cryptocurrency going. Important Info: Securus Financial: https…
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Ed Slott is a nationally recognized professional speaker, television personality, and best-selling author. He started his own business Ed Slott and Company, which has become one of the nation's leading source of timely, accurate IRA expertise. He then went on to start a program called Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group, which was developed to help …
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Dean Zayed, the CEO & Founder of Brookstone Capital Management joins us on today's podcast. Brookstone assists independent advisors by providing them with resources and expertise that aligns with the goals of their firms. We talk to Dean about the story behind Brookstone, the history of the fiduciary standard, and where he sees the future of the in…
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On today's podcast, John and Tom will take a step back and discuss some observations they have noticed about the U.S. economy. The guys will discuss employment numbers, supply chain problems, and what has contributed to the recent rise of inflation. Important Info: Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/ International Financial Advisory Group…
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Joe Biden’s tax proposal has made its way to the House for discussion and there have been many changes made from the original plan. John and Tom will discuss the key items that are in this proposal and who will be impacted by these possible changes. Important Info: Securus Financial: https://www.gosecurus.com/ International Financial Advisory Group…
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The podcast is officially back from summer break with some exciting new changes. Since the show's creation, Walter has co-hosted with John and helped lead the show to where it is today. But now, Walter is going to take a step back and Thomas O'Connell is going to step into the co-host position. Thomas is the President and Managing Principal of Inte…
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Ironically, life insurance is a young man’s game. The perception among many people is that your need for life insurance dramatically decreases and perhaps becomes completely unnecessary as you age. Is that really the case? On this episode, let’s explore some ins and outs of life insurance and its various uses. Important Info: Securus Financial: htt…
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It makes sense that the way we plan for retirement is largely influenced by what we think retirement is like or all about. So, let’s take a look at how various people across the US describe retirement and see how that might shape the retirement planning process. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Call John: (858) 935…
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Let’s talk about some of the areas of your financial life where you might be flirtin’ with disaster and don’t even know it… We'll also play a round of fact or fiction, talk a little music, and answer a listener question about going back to work or retiring in the wake of a heart attack. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.…
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It feels like we're at a bit of an economic stalemate right now. There's optimism about life getting back to normal with vaccine availability, but at the same time the market seems rudderless and bounces up and down daily. John will give us his perspective on the state of our union from a financial perspective and also provide a state of the union …
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If you had to be elected in order to be a financial advisor, what would be your bedrock principles you'd make part of your campaign platform? John will share his with us and we'll answer a question about having a retirement savings surplus in the mailbag portion of the program, plus much more. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gos…
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The “normal” investment world already seems crowded with endless possibilities of companies and ways to invest. Yet there’s a segment of the market classified as alternative investments that many people find intriguing. Could there ever be a place for alternative investments in your portfolio? What are some of the alternative investments you should…
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The non-financial part of your retirement plan is also the most often overlooked area of planning. John calls it your Retirement Vision and discusses on this episode why it's so important to have a plan for your passions and lifestyle, much like you would for your investments. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Call …
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Have you ever stopped to think about your journey of learning all that you have about money and finances? Did you parents shape your financial views most heavily? Is there a TV or radio expert that has influenced you most? Or have you learned everything from a book or Google? We'll ask these questions to John to see how these different elements hav…
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John is joined by attorney Dan Weiner to discuss approaching estate planning, as well as how to prepare for Proposition 19 as it takes place in California this February. Dan Weiner Contact Information Email dan@drw-law.com 949-409-1383 Schedule here: bit.ly/danweiner Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Call John: (858…
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You’ve probably never heard anyone make these statements that we’ll provide on today’s episode. And there are some great reasons why… Plus, we'll explore why China is considering raising its retirement age and discuss if the US will be next to do that move. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Call John: (858) 935-6210…
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No industry is without its flaws, and the financial industry is no exception. Let’s explore some situations where we’ve encountered annoying or frustrating elements of the financial world. Plus, John has a special announcement to kick off our first show of 2021. Important Info: Securus Financial Site: https://www.gosecurus.com/ Call John: (858) 935…
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In the retail world, the old saying is that “the customer is always right.” But when it comes to financial planning, it’s probably not wise to subscribe to that idea. What’s the point of having a financial coach if your advice is better than your coach’s advice? Let’s talk about some statements you might hear from clients that might require you to …
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