SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Marylandian -- Take control of your financial future with Parker Faulkner. As CEO and Founder of Parker Faulkner Advisors, and the Retire Happy Network Parker specializes in strategies designed to ease your tax burdens.

Strategic investing goes beyond just growing your wealth; it's also about preserving it effectively. Parker recently spoke with economist, author, and retirement expert Tom Hegna about the primary concern for retirees: outliving their savings. During the discussion, Parker highlighted the advantages of his highly regarded "Required Minimum Distribution Offset" plan, which encourages clients to begin taking distributions earlier.

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Learn why having a solid retirement plan is essential in this insightful interview and discover actionable steps toward achieving financial peace of mind.

Drawing from his insurance background, Parker founded Parker Faulkner Advisors and the Retire Happy Network in Springfield, Missouri. Beyond serving clients in the Springfield area, the Retire Happy Network has a lengthy history of assisting federal employees nationwide.

For anyone looking to gain control of their finances and achieve financial independence, this episode of Tom Hegna's Financial Freedom offers practical steps toward financial peace.

Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL is an author, speaker, and economist. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert! As a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars, helping Baby Boomers and seniors retire the "optimal" way.

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Parker Faulkner has been helping families retire happily for nearly three decades. His philosophy with all of his clients has always been "people come before money". By holding a Series 65 license, Parker is able to offer his clients true one–stop financial services. As a fiduciary, his top priority is helping his clients achieve their financial goals.

Tune in Saturday April 26th at 9:00 am EST for the upcoming interview with Parker Faulkner on "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna" scheduled to air on CNBC as sponsored content to build financial awareness. To learn more about Parker Faulkner and the Retire Happy Network visit https://retirehappynetwork.com