Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkgUOAZU7Y&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=1
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why This Pullback Isn’t a Panic" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8BeVp7ID8&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1
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REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:"
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Our Previous Show, "How The Fed Deals Liquidity: The Monetary Toolbox" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnB1pog_r_I&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1
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Your greatest retirement risk isn’t the market; it’s living longer than you expect.
Richard Rosso shares the Art of Retirement Income—how to enjoy your savings early in retirement while protecting your future lifestyle.
💡 Topics covered:
• Why the 4% rule doesn’t match how most retirees really spend
• How to front-load income for early enjoyment without running out of money
• The role of inflation protection and flexible withdrawal plans
• How delaying Social Security can act as a built-in longevity hedge
0:20 - Rosso's Garage - Lost Tools
2:10 - The Toughest Part of Retirement Planning
5:49 - David Blanchett's Retirement Spending Smile
11:02 - Downsizing in Retirement
15:22 - Lifespan in Retirement
20:43 - Health & Wealth & 1-800-Brent
25:01 - Your Biggest Enemy in Retirement - Inflation
32:05 - Retirement Plans Should be Made to be Fluid
34:44 - Retirement Income Planning is an Art
Retirement income is both science and art: balancing freedom, security, and sustainability. Learn how to create a plan that lasts as long as you do.
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Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Russia Sanctions Ignite Oil Rally," is here:
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The Real Investment Show (Full Show)
Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkgUOAZU7Y&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=1
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why This Pullback Isn’t a Panic" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8BeVp7ID8&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1
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REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:"
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ria-economic-summit-tickets-1765951641899?aff=oddtdtcreator
-------
Our Previous Show, "How The Fed Deals Liquidity: The Monetary Toolbox" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnB1pog_r_I&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1
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