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Keys to Nailing Withdrawal Rate Conversation with Clients

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May 28, 2025
Delve into the complexities of retirement spending and how clients can confidently navigate withdrawal rates. The discussion reveals that many retirees are underspending due to fear, rather than overspending. Learn about the evolution of the 4% rule and the potential for dynamic strategies like Guyton's Guardrails. Find out how to effectively communicate the rationale behind withdrawal strategies and help clients understand their portfolios. Plus, hear a case study on instilling confidence in a worried retiree.
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ADVICE

Be The Advisor, Not The Software

  • Avoid outsourcing the answer to software; learn the research and communicate the why.
  • Use software as a tool, but be the technical advisor who explains the assumptions.
INSIGHT

4% Is A Safety Floor, Not A Forecast

  • The 4% rule is a historical, stress-tested floor, not a magic prediction of average returns.
  • It was designed to survive severe market and inflation shocks across 30-year retirements.
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Research Tested Real Historical Shocks

  • The 4% study tested retirements starting in severe historical periods to ensure durability.
  • It considered combined effects of market returns and inflation, not just nominal equity gains.
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