Retirement Planning
Preparing for the Transition from Earning to Living on Your Wealth
Retirement planning helps clients evaluate how their wealth can support life after full-time work. It goes beyond choosing a retirement date or estimating a savings target. A strong retirement plan considers future income, tax exposure, investment strategy, health care costs, family priorities and the legacy a client may want to leave.
At Johanson & Yau, retirement planning is coordinated with the broader financial plan. For professionals, families and business owners across Silicon Valley, that may mean evaluating retirement alongside equity compensation, concentrated stock, business interests or years of variable income. Because our advisors work alongside an established CPA firm, tax considerations can be incorporated before key retirement decisions are made.
Retirement Planning Explained
This short video explains how retirement planning connects future income, tax decisions and investment strategy as clients prepare for the transition from earning income to drawing from their wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does retirement planning include?
Retirement planning may include retirement income strategy, investment planning, tax considerations, Social Security timing, Medicare planning, risk management and estate planning considerations.
When should I start planning for retirement?
Retirement planning can begin years before retirement, but it becomes especially important as clients approach major decisions about work, income, equity compensation, business transitions or retirement account withdrawals.
How can taxes affect retirement income?
Taxes can influence which accounts are used first, how investment income is managed, when retirement withdrawals are taken and how Social Security benefits may be taxed. Coordinating retirement income with tax planning can help clients make more informed decisions.
How often should a retirement plan be reviewed?
At Johanson & Yau, clients typically meet with their advisor at least every six months to review their financial plan, including retirement planning. Additional reviews may occur when markets shift, tax laws change or personal circumstances evolve.
Our Approach
Our commitment to tax-intelligent investment planning, supported by a collaborative, team-based approach, helps us build lasting trust and create long-term client partnerships.
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