Millions of Americans retiring at once are creating the perfect storm for financial predators... and most people don’t even realize they’re in the blast zone. In this episode, Brooks Bernhagen breaks down the red flags every retiree should watch for, from high‑pressure “act now” tactics to one‑size‑fits‑all plans and confusing jargon meant to keep you in the dark. He also reveals how today’s scams have evolved far beyond phone calls and mailers, with fake advisor sites, AI videos, and phishing traps pushing harder than ever. Learn what to question, what to ignore, and how to protect the nest egg you’ve spent a lifetime building.

Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on KOTA.

Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://brooksfg.com/ to connect with Brooks and his team today!

Millions of Americans retiring at once are creating the perfect storm for financial predators... and most people don&rsquo;t even realize they&rsquo;re in the blast zone. In this episode, Brooks Bernhagen breaks down the red flags every retiree should watch for, from high‑pressure &ldquo;act now&rdquo; tactics to one‑size‑fits‑all plans and confusing jargon meant to keep you in the dark. He also reveals how today&rsquo;s scams have evolved far beyond phone calls and mailers, with fake advisor sites, AI videos, and phishing traps pushing harder than ever. Learn what to question, what to ignore, and how to protect the nest egg you&rsquo;ve spent a lifetime building.
Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on <a href="https://www.kotaradio.com/">KOTA</a>.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit <a href="https://brooksfg.com/">https://brooksfg.com/</a> to connect with Brooks and his team today!

When your retirement gets down to game time, who do you want making the calls? Don’t settle for second-best – get the advisor that knows the rules.

The Retirement Referee, hosted by Brooks Financial Group founder Brooks Bernhagen, shows how to go by the rulebook and get the most out of your retirement. With experienced insights, weekly deep dives into the financial trends of the day, and the retirement tips you’re looking for, the Retirement Referee is always a podcast instant replay. Listen and subscribe today!

When your retirement gets down to game time, who do you want making the calls? Don’t settle for second-best – get the advisor that knows the rules.
The Retirement Referee, hosted by Brooks Financial Group founder Brooks Bernhagen, shows how to go by the rulebook and get the most out of your retirement. With experienced insights, weekly deep dives into the financial trends of the day, and the retirement tips you’re looking for, the Retirement Referee is always a podcast instant replay. Listen and subscribe today!