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Financial professional discussing retirement income risks with clients.
Financial professional discussing retirement income risks with clients.

Retirement income risks you can help clients avoid

Retirements are getting longer. Markets are unpredictable. There are risks that you can shed light on as part of a holistic retirement planning approach.
Man pre-planning so he can minimize the risks to his retirement income.
Planning today for tomorrow’s income
By working closely with clients, you can provide them with the information and resources to create a solid plan and avoid the miscalculations that can significantly affect their retirement income and lifestyle. Your insights into the role that rising health care costs and other risks will play can strengthen your relationship as it helps secure their future.
Prep for the potential retirement income pitfalls

For many, the greatest retirement income risks are:

  • A poor sequence of returns
  • Escalating health care costs
  • Increases in longevity

Each can have a profound effect on retirement income and are worthy of a conversation. Our brochure helps you and your clients better understand these challenges.

Professional discussing potential retirement income risks with a client.
Illustration from the Protective video  helping clients understand market risks to retirement income.
Facing the risk of a declining market
If market driven investments are a primary source of retirement income, a poor sequence of returns just when the client starts taking income can be particularly damaging. Explore the market-related risks and guaranteed income solutions your client might consider.
Clients need more than Medicare alone
Increased need for medical care coupled with escalating cost for services can have a more substantial impact on a client’s expenses than they might be expecting. Help clients understand the out-of-pocket costs and prepare for future needs with these resources.
Illustration of Protective video explaining rising health care costs for seniors.
Illustration of Protective video explaining risks of more years in retirement.
Help clients live longer without living leaner
The incremental increase in longevity has left some seniors unprepared for several additional years of retirement, at an average cost of nearly $50,000 per year. ¹ That creates an income gap that can be hard to fill. Introduce your clients to this potential dilemma with the help of our client video.

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We’re ready to help you deliver the protection and security your clients deserve. Reach out to us anytime for questions and support, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey. April 2019


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