Episode 473: From Lieutenant Colonel to Retirement Guru - Tom Hegna's Mathematical Path to Financial Security

We're thrilled to welcome Tom Hegna, CLU, ChFC, CASL, to Above the Business. Tom is widely recognized as THE leading expert speaker on optimal retirement solutions and has earned his reputation as the definitive Retirement Income Expert. With an impressive background as a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, he brings a unique blend of military discipline, corporate leadership, and economic expertise to our conversation with Bradley.

Tom has condensed his considerable knowledge into five groundbreaking books:

Paychecks and Playchecks: Retirement Solutions for Life - This bestseller ranks in the top 1% of any book ever sold, making retirement planning accessible to millions.

Retirement Income Masters: Secrets of the Pros - A compilation of the very best practices from the top retirement experts across the country.

Paycheques and Playcheques: Retirement Solutions for Canadians - Bringing his expertise north of the border with solutions tailored for Canadian retirees.

Don't Worry, Retire Happy! Seven Steps to Retirement Security - Based on his popular Public Television Special that has reached over 80 million homes in the US and Canada.

Don't Worry, Retire Happy! Seven Steps to Retirement Security for Canadians - His most recent work, extending his proven methodology to Canadian audiences.

When you listen, you will discover Tom's proven framework for creating optimal retirement income streams, learn why traditional retirement advice often falls short, and understand how to apply military-grade planning principles to civilian retirement challenges. His ability to make the complex simple while maintaining scientific rigor makes this episode essential listening for anyone serious about retirement security.

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