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Are annuities a guaranteed paycheck for life, or a costly product that's misunderstood by most retirees?

In this episode, Trey and Yelisey break down everything you need to know about annuities and how they fit into a retirement strategy. They explain the different types of annuities, how they generate income, and the pros and cons that often get overlooked in the sales pitch. The conversation covers who annuities make sense for, common myths and misconceptions, fees and surrender charges to watch out for, and how to evaluate whether an annuity belongs in your overall financial plan.

Learn more about Trey C. Peterson, Yelisey Kuts, and All Things Financial: https://atfwealth.com

Subscribe to the podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1728281696
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iIDj87XpGTlEl9Qiu6wwi
YouTube: /@allthingsfinancialshow

Trey C. Peterson and Yelisey Kuts provide an extensive level of knowledge and service in areas concerning retirement strategies, including tax strategy, investments, estate planning, life and long-term-care insurance, Social Security, and Medicare. A one-stop shop for all your retirement needs, visit https://atfwealth.com to learn more!

Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Email Yelisey and Trey, and your topic might be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.

Schedule a meeting with us:
Trey C. Peterson: trey@atfwealth.com
Yelisey Kuts: yelisey@atfwealth.com

Phone: (612) 286-0580
Contact us: https://atfwealth.com/contact-us

Trey C. Peterson is a Retirement Planning Specialist with All Things Financial. Trey is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Corporate Communication. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in leadership. He is also a graduate of The National Institute of Christian Leadership.

Yelisey Kuts is a Fiduciary Wealth Advisor with All Things Financial. He holds a master's degree in business from Oral Roberts University. Aside from being a financial advisor, Yelisey has taught classes on a wide range of retirement topics since 2015.

At All Things Financial, our mission is simple—help individuals and families create lasting financial freedom. We take a personalized, strategic approach to every plan, aligning it with your goals, values, and vision for the future. https://atfwealth.com

 Finance 101: Investing for Dummies - How to Start, Beat Fear, and Harness Compounding

Trey Peterson and Yelisey Kuts share beginner-friendly investing lessons, emphasizing that the biggest risk is not investing and that starting early—even with small amounts—lets compounding work over time. Trey recounts learning investing fundamentals after entering retirement planning in 2015 and describes how consistent 401(k) contributions became rewarding as his balance grew. They discuss why people avoid investing, including fear, lack of education, sitting in cash too long, and loss aversion, and cite market history showing frequent intra-year dips yet many years ending positive. A client example highlights how over-correcting to a more conservative allocation in 2020 led to missed gains. They cover inflation’s differing impact on investors vs. non-investors, advocate index funds and dollar-cost averaging, and outline steps to begin: capture 401(k) matches, open a Roth IRA (noting income limits), and use low-cost diversified ETFs while automating contributions.

00:00 Welcome and Investing Basics
00:38 Trey’s Investing Origin Story
02:49 Compounding and Starting Early
07:35 Why People Avoid Investing
09:32 Market Timing and Volatility
10:57 Fear of Loss Mindset
12:46 Client Case Overcorrecting Risk
15:57 Inflation and Asset Protection
19:26 Core Concepts Indexing and DCA
21:01 How to Get Started Steps
22:09 ETF vs Mutual Fund Costs
23:02 Automate and Final Takeaways
23:31 Wrap Up and Disclosures

Subscribe to the podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1728281696
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iIDj87XpGTlEl9Qiu6wwi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsFinancialShow?sub_confirmation=1

Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Email Yelisey and Trey, and your topic might be featured in a future episode! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.

Schedule a meeting with us:
Trey C. Peterson: trey@atfwealth.com
Yelisey Kuts: yelisey@atfwealth.com

Phone: (612) 286-0580
Contact us: https://atfwealth.com/contact-us

Trey C. Peterson is a Retirement Planning Specialist with All Things Financial. Trey is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Corporate Communication. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in leadership. He is also a graduate of The National Institute of Christian Leadership.

Yelisey Kuts is a Fiduciary Wealth Advisor with All Things Financial. He holds a master’s degree in business from Oral Roberts University. Aside from being a financial advisor, Yelisey has taught classes on a wide range of retirement topics since 2015.

At All Things Financial, our mission is simple—help individuals and families create lasting financial freedom. We take a personalized, strategic approach to every plan, aligning it with your goals, values, and vision for the future. https://atfwealth.com

Are you focusing too much on a single nest egg target instead of building a guaranteed, lifelong income stream?

Retirement is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle transitions you may ever make, and this episode explains why it requires more than simply building a large nest egg. Trey and Yelisey walk through the importance of clarifying expenses, creating a smart income strategy, planning for healthcare costs, and understanding how retirement spending often changes in the first several years. You’ll hear why the best retirement plans are built around peace of mind, realistic lifestyle choices, and a clear strategy for turning savings into dependable income.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

(00:19) How transitioning into retirement changes your relationship with work, paychecks, saving, and withdrawing money.

(00:54) Why retirement may last 20 to 30 years and why that longer runway should shape your planning.

(01:26) How retirees can turn investment accounts into a recurring paycheck with taxes withheld.

(03:02) Why retirement planning conversations should begin several years before you expect to retire.

(03:55) How to identify your income gap by comparing guaranteed income sources with real expenses.

(05:22) Why some people spend more in the early years of retirement instead of less.

(08:26) How shifting from a nest egg mindset to an income mindset can create more retirement confidence.

(17:23) Why healthcare costs, travel goals, and lifestyle expectations need to be built into the retirement plan.

Subscribe to the podcast:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1728281696

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iIDj87XpGTlEl9Qiu6wwi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allthingsfinancialshow?sub_confirmation=1

Trey C. Peterson and Yelisey Kuts provide an extensive level of knowledge and service in areas concerning retirement strategies, including tax strategy, investments, estate planning, life and long-term-care insurance, Social Security, and Medicare. A one-stop shop for all your retirement needs, visit https://atfwealth.com to learn more!

Contact us: https://atfwealth.com/contact-us

Trey C. Peterson is a Retirement Planning Specialist with All Things Financial. Trey is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Corporate Communication. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in leadership. He is also a graduate of The National Institute of Christian Leadership.

Yelisey Kuts is a Fiduciary Wealth Advisor with All Things Financial. He holds a master’s degree in business from Oral Roberts University. Aside from being a financial advisor, Yelisey has taught classes on a wide range of retirement topics since 2015.

At All Things Financial, our mission is simple—help individuals and families create lasting financial freedom. We take a personalized, strategic approach to every plan, aligning it with your goals, values, and vision for the future. https://atfwealth.com

This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/