Financial Architects

Aaron Brinks, MBA, ChFC, CLU   

12345 University Avenue, Suite 200
Clive, Iowa 50325

(515) 222-4946
aaron_brinks@glic.com

Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

 
 
Retirement and Quality of Life

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

You can DIY guaranteed income with these 3 tips

You can DIY guaranteed income with these 3 tips

Get guaranteed retirement income with an annuity. Here’s how.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

 

Key Considerations When Designing a Retirement Plan

For many business owners today, retirement planning is important for both their own and their employees’ financial future

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

9 surprising retirement facts

Retirement offers the promise of relaxation, but it can deliver challenges to physical, mental, and financial health

Gen Xers: 5 ways to prepare for retirement today

Planning for retirement can be daunting, especially for Gen Xers. Starting with these five tips is a great first step

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18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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