Florida Retirement System Podcast

Don Anders

The Florida Retirement System Podcast is designed to explain the options and choices that Florida public employees have from when they start working all the way through retirement.Your host Don Anders is the CEO and co-founder of Anders & Anders Financial Group and has helped over 2,000 FRS employees navigate their options and retire on their terms. Securities and advisory services are offered through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC (MAS), member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered Investment Advisor. Don Anders and Anders & Anders Financial Group and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC are not affiliated entities.Anders & Anders Financial Group is not affiliated in any way with the Florida Retirement System.

  • 18 minutes 51 seconds
    Pros and Cons of Rolling DROP into the FRS Investment Plan (YouTube Excerpt)

    If you're in the Florida Retirement System DROP Program and you're thinking about rolling over your FRS DROP money into FRS Investment Plan with Ernst & Young, we recommend that you watch this video first to learn about the Pros and Cons of using the Florida Retirement System Investment Plan. 

    To book an appointment with one of our advisors you can click here: https://calendly.com/andersfinancial/initial-d-r-o-p-frs-phone-consultation-youtube

    Video explaining the different types of annuities: https://youtu.be/_wuauuOYfow

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    We are an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives. Securities and advisory services offered through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Adviser. Anders Retirement & Investment Advisors and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC are not affiliated companies.

    Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. Anders Retirement & Investment Advisors is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Florida Retirement System or any other governmental entity.

    24 October 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 27 seconds
    The Importance of Wills & Trusts in Retirement (Youtube Excerpt)

    It's everyone's favorite topic: estate planning. Okay, so likely not, however, it is something that does need to be discussed and be a part of your retirement plan. In this video, Don goes over the importance of having a will and trust and how to use them.

    https://trustandwill.com

    There is no compensation exchanged between Don Anders and trustandwill.com. Anders and Anders Financial Group, MAS and trustandwill.com are not affiliated entities.

    We are an independent financial services firm helping individuals create retirement strategies using a variety of investment and insurance products to custom suit their needs and objectives. Securities and advisory services offered through Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Adviser. Anders Retirement & Investment Advisors and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC are not affiliated companies.

    Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. Anders Retirement & Investment Advisors is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Florida Retirement System or any other governmental entity.

    3 February 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 43 seconds
    The 5 Needs of Money: Liquidity

    Income, Safety, Growth...what's next? Some people want to keep their money available as cash; ready to use. This is called liquidity. As our video series continues, Don discusses the next need of money: liquidity.

    27 January 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 52 seconds
    The 5 Needs of Money: Growth

    Income, Safety, what's next? As part of this video series, Don covers the 5 Needs of Money. In this video, Don discusses the next need: Growth.

    20 January 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 42 seconds
    The 5 Needs of Money: Safety

    After covering Income in our previous video, Don goes through the next need of money: Safety.


    13 January 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 56 seconds
    The 5 Needs of Money: Income

    The 5 needs of money, what are those? After many appointments and talking with several clients, Don has come up with what he believes are the 5 Needs of Money. In this video series, we will break down all 5 of those needs, starting with Income.


    6 January 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 56 seconds
    The Benefits of Dividends in Retirement

    Having diversity within your retirement portfolio can be beneficial. Some retirements pay out dividends and do reinvestments. In this video, Don discusses the benefits of dividends within your accounts, and how it can work best for you.

    30 December 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 18 seconds
    Florida Retirement System Employees: Review Your 403b

    Are you apart of the Florida Retirement System? Do you have a 403b retirement plan? Now is a great time to review your 403b. We invite you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation with one of our advisors to do an analysis of your plan and see if it compares to today's rates.

    23 December 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 45 seconds
    Should You Exit DROP Early?

    Should I stay or should I go? Like many FRS employees, that's a statement you've likely said before. You probably have worked for many years and as you are approaching your full retirement age, you might consider leaving early for a multitude of reasons. In this video, Don goes over the options you have whether you choose to exit early, or whether you choose to stay longer.

    16 December 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 8 seconds
    Market Based Accounts for Florida Retirement System Employees (Late-2023 Update)

    Dividend accounts, bond funds, cryptocurrency...which is the best option for you? Of course, each person and situation is unique, but in the third and final part of this video series, Don discusses the benefits of using market-based accounts within your portfolio.

    9 December 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 2 seconds
    2023 Fixed Indexed Accounts for FRS Employees

    As the stock market gets more volatile, many people seek lower-risk investments for their retirement money or FRS DROP Rollovers. In part two of this video series, Don discusses the types of Fixed Indexed accounts he likes that offer principal protection and still give a competitive return.

    Sources: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-strategy-and-corporate-finance-blog/markets-will-be-markets-an-analysis-of-long-term-returns-from-the-s-and-p-500

    2 December 2023, 4:00 pm
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