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We are excited to share the big news, PCS’s own Chad Azara, AIF, MBA and Patrick Gano, AIF® were voted into the NAPA top 100 Advisor Allies for 2024. Congratulations to Chad and Patrick for making it onto this year’s list! Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/e-xV7mHt #financialadvisors #financialservices

Leading with RECOVERY is the KEYSTONE to recovery coaching. Always remembering as a RCP the 1st word is RECOVERY. Celebrating the living legacy of Phil Valentine, founder of CCAR. #recovery #recoverycoach #holisticrecovery #mindfulness #recoveryhelp

EDGES OF THE RETIREMENT 5 “The unhappiest people of the world are those in the international watering places like the South Coast of France, and Newport, and Palm Springs, and Palm Beach." --Nixon I may not agree with Nixon, but I get his point. I've talked a lot about the kernel of belief. That to work for an organization, to serve any sort of greater purpose -- you must hold fast to a core, kernel belief in what you're doing is right. And where you're doing it is the right place for you to be. You don't stay with an organization, habit, or practice -- for decades on end, unless you believe it's the right thing to do. Unless you believe the majority of what you do, ends up towards an achievement you want to be remembered by. We chase and crave alignment -- belief runs close with alignment. If any part of that kernel of belief cracks or fractures, you have to move. You have to get out. There's another kernel than runs with belief: the kernel of discontent. People, by design, are contextually discontent. We moderate ourselves against the numerator of what we want, over the denominator of what we have. Friends, family, fortunes, futures -- all stem and stemmed by our discontent. I'm still working with this one. Discontent drives action -- but not always driving change or improvement. I know, there's a positive way to spin this as well. Content as being the towards goal, vice discontent being the away goal -- being the thing we run away from. I get Nixon's point -- people in the best, most picturesque of places can become beset by their discontents. But I also think -- Nixon doesn't account for what it takes for those people to get where they are. Moreover, Nixon was always haunted by his own perception of discontent and inadequacy. It caused his own ultimate downfall. Retirement is a new construct. To be "retired" doesn't mean to be done. Far from it -- it means to find a new focus on belief. And a new way to frame our discontents. #military #transition #uscg #coastguard #experience

Vikrant Massey: Retiring at 37—A Masterclass in Quitting While You're Ahead 🎬✨" When Vikrant Massey announced his early retirement, fans were stunned. "Why now?" they asked. But for us product heads, this move is a reminder: the power of strategic exits. In acting—and product development—timing is everything. Vikrant’s retirement feels like retiring a well-loved product at peak user satisfaction. It’s bold but smart, ensuring a lasting legacy without risking dilution. For product managers, here’s the takeaway: Focus on Impact: Create value before burning out. Exit Gracefully: It’s better to leave on a high than to fade into mediocrity. We’ll miss Vikrant’s stellar performances, but his career story is the perfect roadmap for navigating success and saying goodbye with class. #VikrantMassey #CareerLessons #ProductManagement #LegacyMatters #ActingToInspiration #BoldExits Picture Credits: NDTV (https://shorturl.at/V6URy)

How to Retire Early? Just finished "Almanac of Naval Ravikant," and a few pages in, I'm already hooked! I wished to impart to you all a few important insights. What is Retirement, Really? Forget the traditional image of retirement at 65. Naval Ravikant defines it as "when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow. When today is complete, in and itself, you're retired." So, how do we get there? 💸 One way is to have so much money saved that your passive income (without you lifting a finger) covers your burn rate. 🧘♂️The second is you just drive your burn rate down to zero- you become a monk. ✍️The third is you're doing something you love. You enjoy it so much, it's not about money. Finding Your Escape Route The key to escaping the "competition trap" is authenticity. Do what you love and do it better than anyone else. This passion will fuel your success and help you stand out from the crowd. This is just a glimpse from one page of the book, and I'll be sharing more insights soon. In the meantime, share your thoughts! What are some key takeaways from the last book you read? #retirement #financialfreedom

This video asks the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Navigating retirement as a physician? You're not alone in retiring later than the average professional. Discover how tailored financial planning can bridge the gap, ensuring a fulfilling retirement that matches your career dedication. #SignatureWMG #businessowners #physicians #pilots

Most Feds will not reach the SES ranks; the SES is no different than flag officers in the military - the tip of the pyramid with little room for so many people. While SESes receive the same general fixed-pension and TSP retirement benefits as rank-and-file employees and lower-level managers, they receive or are eligible to receive perks like a paid move at the end of their career, carry-over of 720 hours of annual leave to cash out upon retirement, and eligibility for bonuses and Presidential Rank Awards worth thousands of dollars. Their "Rolodexes" are also worth their "weight in gold", having made connections that might land them very well-paying jobs as corporate executives others won't get. I'm not begrudging these leaders - many or most work very hard and have great responsibilities that take up a lot of time and create a great deal of stress, and they deserve extra compensation. For those who don't reach that level, you need to plan for your retirement as if you'll never work again and need to live on what you have saved during your career. Retiring Fed will help you navigate these challenges; be on the look-out for our launch later this year.