Market swings can feel unsettling—but what if volatility isn’t the enemy retirees think it is? In this episode of the Retirement Summit Podcast, Shawn O’Keefe breaks down what today’s market volatility really means for those nearing or living in retirement. He explains the difference between risk and volatility, why emotional reactions often lead investors astray, and how portfolio structure matters even more once you’re in the distribution phase. The conversation also explores why cash and traditional bonds may fall short, how inflation and dollar dilution affect long-term buying power, and the importance of balancing offense and defense in a retirement income strategy.

If you have a million or more in investable assets and want to talk wealth and tax planning, risk-protected plans, or even crypto, book a complimentary meeting with Shawn O’Keefe and the Summit Wealth Strategies team: https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/

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Market swings can feel unsettling&mdash;but what if volatility isn&rsquo;t the enemy retirees think it is? In this episode of the Retirement Summit Podcast, Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe breaks down what today&rsquo;s market volatility really means for those nearing or living in retirement. He explains the difference between risk and volatility, why emotional reactions often lead investors astray, and how portfolio structure matters even more once you&rsquo;re in the distribution phase. The conversation also explores why cash and traditional bonds may fall short, how inflation and dollar dilution affect long-term buying power, and the importance of balancing offense and defense in a retirement income strategy.
If you have a million or more in investable assets and want to talk wealth and tax planning, risk-protected plans, or even crypto, book a complimentary meeting with Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe and the Summit Wealth Strategies team:&nbsp;<a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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You’ve worked your whole career to reach the top of the mountain, but now that you’re thinking about retirement, who will help guide you back down the trail? Every two weeks, Shawn O’Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies™ in Denver, Colorado and Minnetonka, MN, discusses the different topics and challenges that retirees face in today’s world. Learn about different ways to help prepare for retirement with the team from Summit Wealth Strategies™.

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Investment advisory products and services made available through Summit Wealth Asset Management (SWAM), a Registered Investment Adviser doing business as Summit Wealth Strategies, LLC.

You&rsquo;ve worked your whole career to reach the top of the mountain, but now that you&rsquo;re thinking about retirement, who will help guide you back down the trail? Every two weeks, Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies&trade; in Denver, Colorado and Minnetonka, MN, discusses the different topics and challenges that retirees face in today&rsquo;s world. Learn about different ways to help prepare for retirement with the team from Summit Wealth Strategies&trade;.
<a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/">Visit us online!</a>
Investment advisory products and services made available through Summit Wealth Asset Management (SWAM), a Registered Investment Adviser doing business as Summit Wealth Strategies, LLC.