Retirement Cash Flow Planning: The Structure is the Strategy

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Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT

Cost: Complimentary

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For decades, retirement planning has focused on helping clients save enough. Yet many retirees, even affluent ones, face a surprising challenge: spending with confidence. This hesitation can lead to a retirement that succeeds on paper but falls short in practice, as clients struggle to enjoy the assets they've worked so hard to accumulate.

The key to unlocking their confidence lies in structure. The same disciplined approach that built their wealth is often missing in decumulation. Join us to explore the behavioral hurdles driving this trend and learn a new framework for client conversations.

In this webcast, you will learn:

- Why underspending is an often-overlooked behavioral risk for clients.

- How deep-seated saver habits and loss aversion impact spending decisions.

- Why a structured approach matters as much in decumulation as in accumulation.

- How to build a paycheck-like income framework to increase client confidence.

- Practical ways to reframe conversations and help clients transition to spending.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable strategies that can transform your clients' retirement experience. Register today to secure your spot and help your clients move from successful savers to confident spenders.

Featured Speakers:

Chris Huemmer | Director of ETF Product Management | Northern Trust Asset Management

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