Everyone deserves an opportunity to live their best lives in retirement. What does an ideal retirement look like for you? Whether your retirement picture includes travel, recreation, spending time with family or starting a new career, your vision is uniquely your own. Shouldn't you have a personalized financial strategy that matches?I help families create the right strategies for them:• Help determine your vision for retirement• Evaluate what income you may need in retirement, which will determine how much you'll need to retire• Discuss how time, money and return can affect your strategyWe will also identify specific ideas based on your retirement time frame:• Preparing for Retirement• Pre-Retirement• Transitioning to Retirement• Living in RetirementI guide the families I work with on a variety of other financial needs, including saving for education and protecting their assets, and how to manage your financial affairs in a tax-efficient manner.I grew up right here in central Ohio. I served in the United States Army after high school and used the Army College Fund to help pay for an education from The Ohio State University, and later earned an MBA from Capital University. After 13 years as a financial analyst in the corporate world, I decided to join the Edward Jones team where I work with families to help work toward their ideal future.I hold the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor or CRPC®, designation. To earn this designation, I was required to complete a training program, pass a final exam and agree to comply with the College of Financial Planning's Standards of Professional Conduct.I enjoy hiking, watching college football and giving back to the community in cooperation with organizations like the Kiwanis Club.