Retirement Quick-Start Resource Hub

You reached this page from our confirmation email or text after scheduling your No-Cost Retirement Planning Consultation. Feel free to download and review the guides below before we speak. These materials are purely educational and not personalized advice. (Important disclosures at the bottom.)

Questions You Need to Ask Your Next Advisor

A professional-grade checklist—built to help you assess a financial advisor like an experienced evaluator. Use it to examine compensation structures, objectivity, and service standards with clarity and confidence.

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Why Picking the Right Financial Advisor Matters

Essential insights to help you vet a financial adviser’s credentials, compensation model, and fiduciary duty—so you can potentially make a more informed, confident choice.

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What Is the Whalen Boutique Family Office?

Overview of our team-based approach to financial planning, where tax, legal, and investment disciplines are integrated to support your goals†

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Confessions of a Wealth Manager – Preview

A candid, behind-the-scenes look at common industry practices that can conflict with your goals—and how to recognize them before they potentially impact your future.

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14 Retirement-Planning Mistakes & How to Potentially Avoid Them

A practical briefing on common missteps we’ve seen in the field—plus key questions and strategies that may help protect your retirement from avoidable risk.

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How to Get the Most from These Guides

  1. Download & skim the PDFs that interest you.
  2. Highlight any questions you’d like us to tackle first.
  3. Bring those notes to your scheduled call.
  4. Bookmark this page—your links stay active for future reference.

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Important Disclosures

Whalen Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information provided above is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results; all investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Before acting on any information, consider whether it is suitable for your circumstances and consult with an appropriate professional.

*Comparisons are generalized illustrations based on publicly available information and may not represent every advisory firm.
†Fees vary according to assets under management and scope of engagement; see Form ADV Part 2A for details. A current copy is available at whalenfinancial.com/disclaimer or upon request.