-- Melia Advisory Group has expanded its retirement planning services in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a focus on helping clients aged 62 and above reduce their lifetime tax burden and make more informed decisions about Social Security. The firm's offering includes benefit-timing analysis, earnings history reviews, and spousal and survivor benefit strategies — giving retirees and pre-retirees a clearer path to maximizing their long-term income.
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The expansion comes at a time when retirement readiness remains a widespread concern across the United States. According to industry research, nearly 55% of Americans do not feel financially prepared for retirement, while 62% express uncertainty about whether their savings will last throughout their later years. Melia Advisory Group's income-first approach directly addresses this by prioritizing consistent cash flow generation from existing retirement portfolios.
Central to the firm's Social Security planning service is a three-step process built around personalized claiming strategies rather than generic advice. Advisors begin with an evaluation of each client's earnings history, work record, and personal circumstances to assess benefit eligibility and projected income levels. From there, they develop tailored strategies that may include adjustments to asset allocation and account positioning, ensuring Social Security decisions align with the client's broader retirement goals. The process concludes with ongoing guidance to help clients implement their chosen claiming strategy correctly, providing support through what can be a complex and high-stakes decision.
Beyond Social Security planning, Melia Advisory Group incorporates tax-efficient strategies into its IRA and 401(k) management services, recognizing that withdrawal sequencing can significantly affect a retiree's overall tax liability. The firm explains that once clients reach age 73, Required Minimum Distributions from tax-deferred accounts can push them into higher brackets and trigger unintended financial consequences. To get ahead of this, advisors identify opportunities for Roth conversions, strategic account repositioning, and sequenced withdrawals earlier in retirement — helping clients reduce their tax exposure and preserve more of their savings over time.
Melia Advisory Group has served the greater Tulsa area for over 30 years, delivering personalized guidance to near-retirees and providing the information necessary to retire with confidence. Their expanded Social Security planning services are available now; interested parties should book a consultation by calling (918) 794-9290 or by visiting the link below.
To schedule a consultation, visit https://www.meliagroup.com/
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Address: 5424 S Memorial Dr Building E, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145, United States
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