By John Halterman Some of you are flying through this stay-at-home order with no worries at all, and we commend you. Others may be suffering from anxiety and depression, and we understand you. Whatever the nature of your being right now, we want you to know that we care, and we’re here for you. As always, please don’t hesitate to call us at 304.626.3900. We’d love to hear from you. About John John Halterman, best-selling author and nationally published blogger, has been featured as a financial guest expert on the shows of self-help gurus Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and has appeared on ABC, FOX, BRAVO, NBC, CBS, and A&E. John is the expert host of the weekly WDTV News 5 segment “Solutions 4 Financial Independence.” As an authority on wealth management, he has been invited by hundreds of institutions such as universities, federal agencies, professional associations, and large energy and utility corporations to be a guest speaker and educational event host. Event topics include retiring ready, managing down market investment risk, how to reduce your tax burden, and transferring your family wealth in the most tax advantageous way. John is the founder and owner of Beacon Wealth Management, specializing in helping entrepreneurs, professional practitioners, and retirees overcome the 5 major challenges facing successful families. He is a warm communicator with a passion for helping people transform their financial futures. John understands the multifaceted set of financial worries people face as they become more successful and enter the Retirement Red Zone. He empathizes personally with each client and delivers a collaborative client experience that empowers people to reach their life goals. With more than two decades of experience, John’s professional credentials include Certified Wealth Strategist, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Certified Estate Planner, Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant, Professional Plan Consultant, and Registered Financial Consultant. He is also a past member of Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Study Group. A native of Weston, West Virginia, John served in the United States Air Force prior to becoming a wealth advisor. Today, he resides with his family in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He and his wife, Lisa, have been married since 2005 and have three amazing children. A family-oriented man, he enjoys giving back to his community, coaching youth sports, landscaping, architectural design, and playing racquetball. #Coronavirus #StateoftheMarkets #FinancialMarkets #BWMProcess #BeaconWealthManagement #JohnHalterman #JohnHaltermanofBeaconWealthManagement
Defining Your Summit Goals: Designing a Lifestyle that Reflects Your Values
Retirement brings a shift from structured work schedules to greater personal freedom. With that freedom comes important decisions about how time, resources, and energy will be used. Retirement lifestyle planning helps individuals and couples think intentionally about what they want their days to look like and how financial decisions can support those priorities. For many Second-Half Journeyers, retirement planning has long focused on saving and accumulation. As retirement approaches, the focus often shifts toward how those resources will support daily life. Without a clear sense of direction, lifestyle choices and financial decisions can become disconnected. Retirement lifestyle planning helps bridge that gap.