In this episode of the Retire Early Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Sam Benson and Linwood Fraher of Martin Wealth Solutions discuss the intricacies of planning for early retirement before age 65. They introduce the Smart Wealth System, designed to help early retirees plan smarter, reduce risk, and strategically navigate the pre-Medicare years. Key topics include stress testing income, avoiding tax surprises, and ensuring financial security. They outline the comprehensive steps of their milestone-based financial planning journey, from the initial FIT meeting to ongoing momentum planning, covering income strategy, tax planning, insurance and healthcare, legacy planning, and continuous financial adjustments. The hosts emphasize the importance of a structured and personalized approach to achieving a meaningful and secure early retirement. Want to work with us?Visit: http://retirewithmartin.com/Learn more: www.planwellretirehappy.com 00:00 Introduction to Early Retirement Planning 00:41 Meet the Hosts: Linwood and Sam 00:52 The Importance of a Structured Process 01:58 The Smart Wealth Retirement System 03:27 The Fit Meeting: First Step in the Process 04:11 Strategy Session: Building Your Personalized Plan 05:35 Milestone One: Income and Investments 06:42 Milestone Two: Tax Planning 08:52 Milestone Three: Insurance and Healthcare 12:57 Milestone Four: Legacy Planning 15:38 Ongoing Planning: Maintaining Momentum 17:32 Conclusion and Next Steps 18:10 Disclaimer and Legal Information Disclaimer:Opinions expressed herein are solely those of Martin Wealth Solutions, unless otherwise specifically cited. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources, but no representations are made by our firm as to another parties’ informational accuracy or completeness. Content provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be used or construed as investment advice or a recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any security. There is no guarantee that any statements, opinions or forecasts provided herein will prove to be correct. All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant or legal counsel prior to implementation. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Indices are not available for direct investment. Any investor who attempts to mimic the performance of an index would incur fees and expenses which would reduce returns. Securities investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.