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Retirement in the Red Zone: The 5 Critical Years Before and After Retirement 1 Credit

Retirement in the Red Zone: The 5 Critical Years Before and After Retirement 1 Credit

  • Drew Stevens

    | CSA, CFF

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    July, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify financial risks associated with the Retirement Red Zone.
  • Recognize retirement income and withdrawal strategies that support portfolio sustainability.
  • Explain the impact of market volatility and sequence-of-returns risk on retirement planning.
  • Analyze Social Security, Medicare, and healthcare planning considerations during retirement transitions.
  • Evaluate tax-efficient strategies designed to improve long-term retirement outcomes.

Course Overview

The years immediately before and after retirement represent one of the most financially sensitive and impactful periods in an individual’s life. Decisions made during this “Retirement Red Zone” can significantly affect long-term retirement income, portfolio sustainability, tax exposure, healthcare costs, and overall financial security. Market volatility, sequence-of-returns risk, withdrawal timing, and healthcare planning all become increasingly important during this transition period.

This webinar explores practical retirement planning strategies designed to help financial professionals guide clients through the critical years surrounding retirement. Participants will examine sequence-of-returns risk, retirement income planning, Social Security timing considerations, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, Medicare planning, healthcare cost management, and portfolio sustainability approaches.

Major Topics:

  • The Retirement Red Zone and retirement transition planning
  • Sequence-of-returns risk and market volatility considerations
  • Retirement income and withdrawal strategies
  • Social Security timing and retirement planning
  • Tax-efficient retirement distribution strategies
  • Medicare, healthcare planning, and portfolio sustainability

Attendees will gain valuable insight into helping clients manage financial risks during retirement transitions, improve retirement income sustainability, and make more informed decisions related to taxes, healthcare, Social Security, and long-term portfolio management.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Estate Planning for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Earn Your Accounting CPE Credits with Drew Stevens

Drew Stevens | CSA, CFF

CEO and Leadership Change Expert, Stevens Performance

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Over 38 years of Financial and Sales/Marketing expertise with investments, insurance, annuities, financial planning, analysis, and educating struggling clients to eliminate debt, increase liquidity, and maximize savings for retirement planning.

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