On this episode of Through The Pines we'll cover transitioning into retirement.

Welcome to a Financial Planning Podcast with a down to earth vibe Sasquatch listens while changing the oil in his vintage Land Rover Defender, this is Through the Pines.

Our Advisors for this episode, we welcome back Rex Baxter and Brandyn Smith from planwithbaxter.com

2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams For Utah -

Advisor Hub Fastest Growing Advisors to Watch under 1 Billion -

Receivers of the Ameriprise Client Experience Award -

Financial Advisors: Baxter, Smith & Associates

Contact: rex.m.baxter@ampf.com

Website: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/baxter-nelsen-associates

Our Guests today…

John Diehl, Senior Vice President, leads the Applied Insights Team at Hartford Funds

Been with Hartford Funds 37+ years

Leads Hartford Funds research efforts with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab, as well as other subject matter experts, which he will talk about in a moment.

John has been quoted in many consumer and industry publications including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Planning and others. He has also been a featured guest on CNBC and Bloomberg Television, sharing his views on the future of retirement planning.

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This episode includes financial advice from professionals. Visit the financial planners in this podcast at www.planwithbaxter.com The Banyan Collective & Host, R. Brandon Long are not the financial professionals - podcast pro's, maybe - money men, not so much.

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