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Is the real threat to your retirement portfolio hiding behind the headlines about tariffs? In this episode, chief wealth advisor Shawn O’Keefe cuts through the noise to reveal why America’s soaring budget deficit and persistent inflation may be eroding your purchasing power far more than trade wars. Discover how retirees and those nearing retirement can rethink their investment strategies to protect their future, even as market volatility and political finger-pointing dominate the news. With practical insights, a dash of pop culture, and clear explanations, this episode brings clarity to a confusing economic landscape—so you can make smarter decisions for your financial well-being.

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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Is the real threat to your retirement portfolio hiding behind the headlines about tariffs? In this episode, chief wealth advisor Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe cuts through the noise to reveal why America&rsquo;s soaring budget deficit and persistent inflation may be eroding your purchasing power far more than trade wars. Discover how retirees and those nearing retirement can rethink their investment strategies to protect their future, even as market volatility and political finger-pointing dominate the news. With practical insights, a dash of pop culture, and clear explanations, this episode brings clarity to a confusing economic landscape&mdash;so you can make smarter decisions for your financial well-being.
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: <a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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Beyond Tariffs: The Hidden Threat to Your Retirement Savings

Is the classic 60-40 portfolio still enough for retirement? In this episode, Shawn O’Keefe explains why technology, crypto, and blockchain are changing the rules for investors—and how retirees can adapt. Learn why bonds may no longer protect your buying power, how to plan for rising healthcare costs, and why every retirement strategy needs to account for longevity and “what ifs.” Shawn shares practical advice for educating hesitant investors, balancing risk, and building a portfolio that keeps up with inflation. Whether you’re tech-curious or cautious, this conversation breaks down complex ideas for anyone planning their financial future.

 

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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Is the classic 60-40 portfolio still enough for retirement? In this episode, Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe explains why technology, crypto, and blockchain are changing the rules for investors&mdash;and how retirees can adapt. Learn why bonds may no longer protect your buying power, how to plan for rising healthcare costs, and why every retirement strategy needs to account for longevity and &ldquo;what ifs.&rdquo; Shawn shares practical advice for educating hesitant investors, balancing risk, and building a portfolio that keeps up with inflation. Whether you&rsquo;re tech-curious or cautious, this conversation breaks down complex ideas for anyone planning their financial future.
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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: <a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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Retirement Planning in a Digital World

Is your retirement portfolio ready for the future of finance? In this episode, Shawn O’Keefe breaks down how Bitcoin, blockchain, and AI are reshaping investment strategies for retirees. Discover why the classic 60-40 stock/bond split may be outdated, how volatility can be managed, and why positive alpha matters for long-term growth. Shawn explains the realities of digital assets, risk, and inflation, and shares how portfolio analysis can help align investments with your goals. Whether you’re crypto-curious or already invested, this conversation offers practical insights for navigating new technology in retirement planning.

 

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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Is your retirement portfolio ready for the future of finance? In this episode, Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe breaks down how Bitcoin, blockchain, and AI are reshaping investment strategies for retirees. Discover why the classic 60-40 stock/bond split may be outdated, how volatility can be managed, and why positive alpha matters for long-term growth. Shawn explains the realities of digital assets, risk, and inflation, and shares how portfolio analysis can help align investments with your goals. Whether you&rsquo;re crypto-curious or already invested, this conversation offers practical insights for navigating new technology in retirement planning.
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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: <a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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Is Your Retirement Portfolio Stuck in the Past?

Shawn O’Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies explains deferred tax strategies (DTS) and what kinds of transactions are eligible for them. Shawn also shares the benefits of DTS and how people can control how many taxes they pay by not paying Uncle Sam up front. Shawn also describes the comprehensive tax summary that he runs for people to show them how to become more tax-efficient.

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies explains deferred tax strategies (DTS) and what kinds of transactions are eligible for them. Shawn also shares the benefits of DTS and how people can control how many taxes they pay by not paying Uncle Sam up front. Shawn also describes the comprehensive tax summary that he runs for people to show them how to become more tax-efficient.
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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A Game Changer: Deferring Taxes on the Sale of Highly Appreciated Assets

Shawn O’Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies gives a primer on annuities – the bad ones, the okay ones, and the good ones. Shawn describes the evolution of annuities, how they are similar to pension plans, and why fixed index annuities can allow people to be more aggressive in other parts of their portfolios.

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies gives a primer on annuities &ndash; the bad ones, the okay ones, and the good ones. Shawn describes the evolution of annuities, how they are similar to pension plans, and why fixed index annuities can allow people to be more aggressive in other parts of their portfolios.
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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How Annuities Can De-Risk Your Portfolio to Allow for More Growth

Shawn O’Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies discusses three retirement buckets: short-term, mid-term, and long-term. He shares what time period each bucket covers, what retirement and money tools are in each, and what those buckets are designed to do. Shawn also explains the danger of timing the market and the pitfalls of buying and selling stocks with emotions. And Shawn comments on the decision to stop minting new pennies.

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies discusses three retirement buckets: short-term, mid-term, and long-term. He shares what time period each bucket covers, what retirement and money tools are in each, and what those buckets are designed to do. Shawn also explains the danger of timing the market and the pitfalls of buying and selling stocks with emotions. And Shawn comments on the decision to stop minting new pennies.
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: <a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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Three retirement money buckets and the job each has

Shawn O’Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies talks about the process of finding the right money-blend in retirement. Shawn explains how this starts with planning and gauging expenses vs. income. Shawn also discusses three stages of retirement and how demands change, along with the changes in buying power and a recent market shift that has made some retirement tools less effective. And Shawn celebrates his birthday and talks about the celebrations he had with family and the staff.

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe of Summit Wealth Strategies talks about the process of finding the right money-blend in retirement. Shawn explains how this starts with planning and gauging expenses vs. income. Shawn also discusses three stages of retirement and how demands change, along with the changes in buying power and a recent market shift that has made some retirement tools less effective. And Shawn celebrates his birthday and talks about the celebrations he had with family and the staff.
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: <a href="https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/">https://gosummitwealth.com/contact-us/</a>
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The right combination of growth and protection in a portfolio

Shawn O’Keefe talks about different approaches to portfolio diversification, other than the 60/40 stocks-bonds strategy. Shawn shares how bands have given bad returns, what institutional private credits are, ways that he and the Summit Wealth Strategies team can help minimize risk and maximize returns, and what he considers to be “digital gold.” 

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe talks about different approaches to portfolio diversification, other than the 60/40 stocks-bonds strategy. Shawn shares how bands have given bad returns, what institutional private credits are, ways that he and the Summit Wealth Strategies team can help minimize risk and maximize returns, and what he considers to be &ldquo;digital gold.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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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Solutions for the outdated 60/40 portfolio strategy

Shawn O’Keefe discusses the 60/40 pre-retirement, 40/60 during retirement portfolio rule of thumb. Shawn defines this blend between stocks and bonds and then explains why the bond market’s performance has made it obsolete. Shawn then explains how the U.S. dollar is losing value and why even reputable advisors have been wrong about this 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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe discusses the 60/40 pre-retirement, 40/60 during retirement portfolio rule of thumb. Shawn defines this blend between stocks and bonds and then explains why the bond market&rsquo;s performance has made it obsolete. Shawn then explains how the U.S. dollar is losing value and why even reputable advisors have been wrong about this 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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Is the 60/40 portfolio outdated and why?

Shawn O’Keefe discusses the next five of the 10 ways that blockchain technology is shaping the future. Shawn explains the blockchain’s influence on digital ownership, healthcare, decentralizing control of the internet, energy and sustainability, and new business models. Shawn also shares how Summit Wealth Strategies selectively invests in crypto and the types of industries they prefer.

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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Shawn O&rsquo;Keefe discusses the next five of the 10 ways that blockchain technology is shaping the future. Shawn explains the blockchain&rsquo;s influence on digital ownership, healthcare, decentralizing control of the internet, energy and sustainability, and new business models. Shawn also shares how Summit Wealth Strategies selectively invests in crypto and the types of industries they prefer.
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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10 ways the blockchain will shape the future – part 2

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.

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