About Us
RetireGuide is a health and wealth website dedicated to providing accurate information and research on a variety of retirement topics. We do this through a stringent editorial process that involves fact-checking, attribution to reputable sources, insight from financial experts and original reporting from a team of experienced journalists.
Our Mission
The mission of RetireGuide is to provide seniors with resources that will help them reach important financial decisions that affect their retirement. Our goal is to arm our readers with knowledge that will lead to a healthy and financially sound retirement.
Meet Our Teams
Editorial Team
We are a team of experienced journalists, researchers and editors who understand the topics that matter most to retirees and those approaching retirement. Based in Orlando, Florida, we collaborate with experts and financial institutions throughout the U.S. to cover Medicare, life insurance, annuities and retirement planning.
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Terry Turner Financial Wellness Facilitator and Writer
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Christian Simmons Financial Writer
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Christy Bieber Financial Writer
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Yaël Bizouati-Kennedy Financial Writer
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Kate Stalter Financial Writer
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Ashley Donohoe Financial Writer
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Sierra Campbell Financial Editor
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Rachel C. Murphy Financial Editor
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Christy Bieber Financial Editor
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Lindsey Crossmier Financial Writer
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Rachel Christian Financial Writer and CEPF
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Savannah Pittle Senior Financial Editor
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Lamia Chowdhury Financial Editor
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Michael Santiago Senior Financial Editor
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Matt Mauney Financial Editor
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Lee Williams Senior Financial Editor
Outreach Team
RetireGuide strives to provide visitors with valuable resources and educational content that will help them achieve a financially secure retirement. The outreach team connects with experts in the fields of insurance, retirement planning and Medicare and engages with the community through social media to keep followers abreast of important industry news and trends.
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Caitlyn McGonigal Community Manager
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Kayley Brooks Outreach Coordinator
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Zach Bennett Outreach Coordinator
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Aimee Stemples Community Coordinator
Expert Contributors
RetireGuide experts are respected in the Medicare, life insurance, annuities and retirement planning industries and share in our commitment to disseminating only beneficial and trustworthy information. As financial and insurance reviewers, these experts rely on their professional experience, formal training and education to evaluate our content for accuracy and relevance.
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Marguerita Cheng, CFP®, CRPC®, RICP® Founder and CEO at Blue Ocean Global Wealth
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Stephen Kates, CFP® Founder of Clocktower Financial Consulting
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Thomas Brock, CFA®, CPA Chartered Financial Analyst
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Brandon Renfro, Ph.D., CFP®, RICP®, EA Co-Owner of Belonging Wealth Management
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Devin Carroll Owner of Carroll Advisory Group
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Toby Walters, CFA® Chartered Financial Analyst and Paraplanner
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Ebony J. Howard, CPA Credentialed Tax Expert at Intuit
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Eric Estevez Owner of HLC Insurance Broker, LLC
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Peggy James, CPA Assistant Director of Finance and Operations for Undergraduate Education at Duke University
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Chip StapletonFinancial Advisor
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Michael JonesOwner of Grand Anchor Insurance Solutions
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Aflak Chowdhury Licensed Insurance Agent and Medicare Expert
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Christian Worstell Medicare Expert
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Esther Kane, C.D.S.Co-Owner of Senior Safety Advice
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Robin Schiltz, C.D.S.Co-Owner of Senior Safety Advice
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Adrienne Ross, CFP®, ChFC®, AFC®Founder of Clear Insight Financial Planning, LLC
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Rubina K. Hossain, CFP® Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and Client Advisor for MEIRA
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Bart Astor Best-Selling Author and Eldercare Expert
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Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D. CFP®, AFC®, CRPC® Owner and CEO of Money Talk
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Daniel J. Adams, MBA, CFP®, CLU®Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and Independent Insurance Agent
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Cyrus E. Bamji Head of Communications at the Alliance for Lifetime Income
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Timothy Li, MBA Business Finance Manager
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John Clark, CLTC®, NSSA® Owner of Senior Solutions Insurance Agency
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Brian Hickey, CFP®, CLU®, CLTC®, FLMI Vice President of Insuractive
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Bob Glaze Senior Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Tom Parkin Medicare Expert
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Anne Novak Medicare Expert
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Will Howery Medicare Expert
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Alex Ponce Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Jerrad Prouty Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Joe Benish Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Kim Krebs-Murnane Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Kateri Chamberlain Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Megan Christensen Licensed Agent at Insuractive
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Dennis Shirshikov Professor Finance and Economics at the City University of New York
Our Standards
At RetireGuide, we take pride in our editorial integrity. We operate independent of our partners, Senior Market Sales, and do not accept money from outside advertisers.
Our editorial policy adheres to strict guidelines to ensure quality and transparency in our content. All information on RetireGuide.com is thoroughly researched and properly sourced from federal agencies and nonprofit organizations, reputable news outlets, peer-reviewed journals and interviews with financial advisors and other experts.
Through our network of industry experts, we provide in-depth guides and other resources tailored to seniors and anyone planning for retirement.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
RetireGuide holds an A- rating with the Better Business Bureau.
The BBB determines ratings based on trust and reliability factors, including a company’s interactions with consumers, customer reviews, licensing, and ethical advertising practices.
Our Partners
RetireGuide LLC has partnerships with both Senior Market Sales (SMS) and GoHealth.
SMS is a full-service insurance marketing organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have helped clients find insurance solutions nationwide since 1985. The company carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is involved with several national trade associations, including the National Association of Health Underwriters and the National Association for Fixed Annuities.
GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace with a mission to improve access to healthcare in America. They use technology, agents, and expertise to cut through the confusion and get customers enrolled in a plan with the right coverage and benefits. They’ve built a sophisticated technology platform that leverages modern machine learning algorithms powered by nearly two decades of insurance purchasing behavior.
Contact Information
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Press & Media Inquiries Terry Turner, Senior Financial WriterEmail: tturner@retireguide.com -
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All Other Inquiries Christian Simmons, Financial WriterEmail: csimmons@retireguide.com -
Office Address1 S. Orange Ave., Suite 500A,
Orlando, FL 32801
