Retirement is Not Only a Personal Decision - It's an Organizational Transition

Most mid-sized organizations have never formally addressed the boundary between Social Security education and individualized strategy. As employees approach retirement, that gap quietly affects advisory risk, succession planning, and workforce flow.

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THE STRUCTURAL GAP

An Overlooked Advisory Boundary

In many organizations, HR teams are placed in an unintended position.

Employees approaching retirement frequently ask detailed questions about Social Security timing:

* When should I file?

* Should my spouse claim first?

* What happens if I continue working?

* How does this affect survivor benefits?

HR professionals are qualified to answer general benefits questions.

They are not typically credentialed to provide an individualized Social Security strategy.

Yet in the absence of a structured approach, the line between education and advice can become blurred.

When that boundary is unclear:
* Employees may misunderstand permanent claiming decisions

* Retirement timing can stall

* Frustration may surface

* Organizations can assume unintended liability.

Despite its permanence and complexity, Social Security strategy is rarely addressed at the organizational level.

WHY THIS MATTERS NOW

Retirement Timing is a Workforce Variable

Social Security claiming decisions are permanent and can materially affect lifetime household income.

Uncertainty around these decisions often delays retirement - even when employees are otherwise financially prepared.

When retirement timing stalls, organizations experience:

Delayed succession planning
Slowed leadership mobility
Promotion bottlenecks
Reduced workforce predictability

Retirement clarity is not only a personal financial matter.

It is a workplace planning variable.

Organizations that address it proactively gain structure where others operate informally.

A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO AN UNSTRUCTURED ISSUE

The Workforce Retirement Transition Model™

The Workforce Retirement Transition Model™ provides a formal framework for addressing retirement timing uncertainty while protecting HR teams from advisory gray zones.

This model is built on three pillars:

1) Education Before Election - Employees receive structured Social Security education before permanent filing decisions are made, which reduces confusion and preventable mistakes.

2) Risk Boundary Protection - Clear distinctions are established between general benefits education and individualized Social Security strategy, preventing HR teams from stepping into unintended advisory roles.

3) Transition Predictability - Improved retirement timing clarity supports smoother succession planning and more confident workforce forecasting.

A FIRST-MOVER ADVANTAGE

Addressing What Most Organizations Have Not

Very few organizations formally address Social Security strategy within a workforce context.

Most rely on informal conversations, external benefits providers focused on investments, or ad hoc employee research.

By establishing a structured retirement transition approach, organizations:

Clarify advisory boundaries
Reduce avoidable risk exposure
Improve succession planning visibility
Provide employees with confidence before permanent decisions are made

ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS

Engagement Structure

Organizations engage at the level appropriate for their workforce size and leadership priorities.

Tier 1 - Workforce Education Session

A structured educational session designed for employees approaching retirement, focused on Social Security fundamentals, common misconceptions, and retirement timing clarity.

Tier 2 - Leadership & Management Alignment

Includes workforce education and management-level discussion addressing workforce flow, timing implications, and structured communication boundaries.

Tier 3 - Executive Strategy Engagement

Includes workforce education, leadership alignment, and an executive-level briefing focused on succession planning, advisory boundary clarity, and retirement transition strategy.

All engagements are delivered in a hybrid format to support organizational efficiency and scalability.

Employees who desire individualized Social Security optimization analysis may pursue it independently, maintaining clear professional boundaries between organizational education and personal strategy.

YOUR WORKFORCE TRANSITION RETIREMENT CONSULTANT

Who is
Laurie Bodisch?

Laurie Bodisch is a Workforce Retirement Transition Consultant and Registered Social Security Analyst® with more than three decades in
wealth advisory, portfolio management, and compliance oversight.

She specializes in Social Security strategy and retirement income coordination, focusing on helping organizations formalize retirement transition processes while protecting advisory boundaries.

Her insights on Social Security and retirement planning have been cited in national publications, including Barrons, Investopedia, and CBS News.

Laurie works directly with HR leaders and executive teams to bring structure, clarity, and predictability to workforce retirement transitions.

What types of clients do you work with?

We work with individuals, families, and small business owners who want to take control of their finances and plan for the future. Whether you’re just starting out, preparing for retirement, or managing complex investments, our advisors can help.

How do I get started with Fin Advisory?

Simply schedule a free consultation through our contact page or give us a call. We’ll discuss your goals, review your current situation, and outline a personalized strategy to help you move forward.

Are your financial plans customized?

Yes — every financial plan we create is tailored to your unique goals, lifestyle, and risk tolerance. We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” advice, so you’ll always receive strategies designed just for you.

Do I need a large investment to work with you?

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If your organization is navigating retirement timing or uncertainty or seeking to formalize advisory boundaries around Social Security discussions, a structured strategy conversation is the first step.

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