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A retirement income plan built to last as long as you do.

For pre-retirees and retirees who want to replace their paycheck with reliable, tax-efficient income, without the fear of running out.

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Most retirement plans focus on accumulation. Very few focus on distribution.

Saving for retirement is one challenge. Creating reliable income from those savings is a completely different, and often harder, one.

When do you take Social Security? How do you sequence withdrawals from your IRA, Roth, and taxable accounts? What happens to your income if the market drops 30% in year two of retirement?

Most people arrive at retirement with assets but no income strategy. That's when the anxiety starts.

The Solution

We build a structured income plan, not just a savings balance.

We engineer your retirement income from the ground up: Social Security optimization, pension analysis, guaranteed income floors, portfolio distribution sequencing, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, all coordinated and stress-tested.

The goal is a paycheck that arrives reliably, grows with inflation, and minimizes unnecessary taxes, for as long as you live.

What you gain working with us.

  • A structured retirement paycheck that replaces your working income
  • Social Security optimization: knowing exactly when and how to claim
  • Guaranteed income floors designed to cover your essential expenses
  • Tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing to minimize your lifetime tax burden
  • Monte Carlo stress testing so your plan works in good markets and bad

Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance carrier.

How it works.

01

Income Inventory

We map all of your income sources: Social Security, pensions, annuities, portfolio, rental income, and part-time work.

02

Gap Analysis

We identify the gap between your guaranteed income and your spending needs, and design a strategy to bridge it.

03

Income Architecture

We sequence withdrawals, time Social Security, and layer in guaranteed income sources to create a stable, tax-efficient paycheck.

04

Annual Monitoring

We review your income plan annually, adjusting for tax law changes, spending shifts, and market conditions.

Why clients choose Anchor.

Veteran-Owned

We operate with a fiduciary commitment to your best interest, always.

Every Income Source, One Plan

We coordinate every income source into one optimized strategy.

Tax-First Thinking

Every distribution decision is made with tax efficiency in mind, reducing what you give to the IRS over your lifetime.

Stress-Tested Plans

We run your plan through hundreds of market scenarios to confirm it holds up in real-world conditions.

Frequently asked questions.

When should I start planning my retirement income?
Ideally, 5–10 years before your target retirement date. This gives us time to optimize Social Security timing, execute Roth conversions, and structure your income sources before you need them.
When should I take Social Security?
The right time depends on your health, other income sources, marital status, and tax situation. Claiming early (age 62) permanently reduces your benefit. Delaying to 70 increases it by 8% per year. We run a full optimization analysis for every client.
What is a 'guaranteed income floor'?
A guaranteed income floor is a baseline level of income designed to cover your essential expenses. It's typically built from Social Security, pensions, and annuities: income streams that don't fluctuate with the stock market.
How do I avoid running out of money in retirement?
The risk of outliving your money is real, especially as lifespans extend. We address this through proper income sequencing, guaranteed income vehicles, appropriate asset allocation, and spending flexibility strategies built into your plan.
What's the best way to withdraw from my retirement accounts?
The order in which you draw from taxable, tax-deferred (IRA), and tax-free (Roth) accounts has a significant impact on your lifetime tax burden. We design a withdrawal sequence based on your specific tax situation, estate goals, and income needs.

Let's build a strategy that fits your situation.

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