Hosted by Kirk Cassidy and Dr. Paul Metler, the Retirement Education Hour explores the questions and decisions that matter most when preparing for and living in retirement. Each episode offers practical, educational insights designed to help listeners better understand the math behind retirement planning and how to choose the right team. Presented by the Retirement Education Foundation, a national charitable program. Learn more at RetirementPlanningEDU.org.

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RETIREMENT EDUCATION HOUR PODCAST:

MEET THE HOSTS:

KIRK CASSIDY

Kirk Cassidy is a nationally recognized speaker and educator.  Kirk has also written a quarterly article for “Kiplinger,” is regular contributor on Fox 2 Detroit, and is the lead instructor for the Retirement Education Foundation.  He has helped put thousands of people all over the country on a path to enjoying the type of retirement they’ve always dreamed of.  Kirk holds a Series 65 securities license, which makes him a fiduciary, and is also licensed as a life insurance provider in Michigan and in many other states.

DR. PAUL METLER

Dr. Paul Metler, Psy.D., MBA, has 20 years’ of experience in clinical, academic, administrative, and executive leadership positions in both public and private health care systems.  Paul has developed and managed several businesses in both the private and public sector, serves as adjunct faculty at Western Michigan University, and has been a guest speaker and presenter on several topics related to aging within hospital, clinical, governmental, and business settings.  Paul draws on his substantial experience working with retirees and their families, helping them cope with the financial challenges that come with aging and the retirement process. Paul holds a life insurance license in Michigan, a Series 65 securities license, and is a Certified Divorce Financial Advisor (CDFA®).