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Leslie Hammock discussing Sequence of return Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-leslie-hammock-founder-of-retire-by-design-discussing-sequence-of-return/ In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, host Mike Saunders welcomes back Leslie Hammock, founder of Retire by Design. The focus of their discussion is the concept of “sequence of return,” a term that often goes unexplained in retirement planning. Leslie breaks down the three general phases of retirement planning: accumulation, preservation, and distribution, and emphasizes the importance of understanding how the variability of market returns can affect retirement success. He shares insights from…

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With over three decades of experience in financial advising, Clark Smith of Golden Years Financial remains a trusted leader in the retirement planning space. From his early days as the youngest Retirement Planning Specialist at Dean Witter Reynolds to managing a small hedge fund at Woodridge Partners, Smith has built a career on empowering clients to retire with confidence and clarity.  Recently, Smith was featured on Fox’s The Morning Blend, where he discussed the key elements of building a successful retirement strategy. In the interview, Smith shared how his unique…

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“Top 25 Global Impact Leaders – Volume 2” releases July 22, 2025, presenting stories of influential leaders recognized by IAOTP for shaping global change through vision, purpose, and compassion.

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Leslie Hammock discussing How Life Insurance Fits into Retirement Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-leslie-hammock-founder-of-retire-by-design-discussing-how-life-insurance-fits-into-retirement/  In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, host Mike Saunders welcomes back Leslie Hammock, founder of Retire By Design, to discuss the crucial role of life insurance in retirement planning. Leslie shares insights from his 40 years of experience, emphasizing that life insurance is not merely an expense but a vital component of a well-structured retirement plan. He recounts his personal experience with his family’s life insurance, highlighting how it served…

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Don Hanifin discusses the importance of guaranteed income & tax risk Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-don-hanifin-founder-of-dh-retirement-solutions-discussing-guaranteed-income-tax-risk/  In this episode of Influential Entrepreneurs, host Mike Saunders welcomes back Don Hanifin, founder of DH Retirement Solutions. The discussion centers around the concepts of guaranteed income and tax risk in financial planning, particularly for retirement. Don emphasizes the importance of preparing for a long retirement, as the average American may spend up to 20 years in this phase of life. He highlights that 69% of people fear…

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Don Hanifin discusses long-term care risk Listen to the interview on the Business Innovators Radio Network: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-don-hanifin-founder-of-dh-retirement-solutions-discussing-long-term-care-risk/  Don Hanifin, founder of DH Retirement Solutions, discusses the critical topic of long-term care risk in retirement planning. Don emphasizes the importance of understanding how long-term care can impact financial stability, likening it to a potential leak in a retirement income bucket. He addresses common misconceptions surrounding Medicare’s coverage of long-term care, highlighting the confusion that often arises from the government’s messaging. Don also notes a significant change in Medicare’s definition of long-term…

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