Greenbush Financial Group, LLC

Greenbush Financial Group, LLC GFG is an independent wealth management firm specializing in employer sponsored retirement plans, financial planning, and investment management.

The three main services we offer at GFG are financial planning, investment management and employer sponsored retirement plans. We offer clients fee-based financial planning services that are customized to meet the unique needs of each individual client. To ensure that we are fully meeting the needs of our clients, our financial planning services are conducted by a Certified Financial Planner©. We

not only take the time to fully understand your needs and investment objectives but we also spend a considerable amount of time educating our clients on the investment strategy being employed in their portfolio, risk/reward trade-off of each investment holding, and the performance of their portfolio versus the applicable benchmark. We initiate and conduct regular, ongoing investment review meetings. These periodic meetings allow our clients to understand how their assets are being managed and it also provides us with the opportunity to assess if there have been any changes in a client’s circumstances that would prompt us to change the asset allocation of their investment portfolio. In 2008, GFG created an independent 401(k)/403(b) solution called Active(k) which is designed to provide companies with access to a best in class employer sponsored retirement plan solution at a cost typically lower than most of the other 401(k)/403(b) platforms available in the marketplace. The Active(k) solution includes third party administration, daily valuation recordkeeping, investment advisory, and co-fiduciary services. We also provide our plans with participant level investment advice, on-site employee education meetings, a flexible investment menu and access to actively managed portfolios.

Most retirees have heard about the 4% rule.What many don't realize is that the rule was built on assumptions that may no...
06/25/2026

Most retirees have heard about the 4% rule.

What many don't realize is that the rule was built on assumptions that may not match their retirement.

Longer life expectancies, market volatility, taxes, and inflation can all impact how much income your portfolio can realistically support.

Before you decide how much you can spend, it's worth understanding what the 4% rule leaves out.

Read the full article to see what factors may have the biggest impact on your retirement income.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/how-much-can-you-spend-in-retirement

Summer is a great time to relax, but it's also a great time to make sure your retirement plan is still on track.Have you...
06/24/2026

Summer is a great time to relax, but it's also a great time to make sure your retirement plan is still on track.

Have you reviewed all 5?

☀️ Tax Strategy
☀️ Retirement Income
☀️ Investments
☀️ Social Security
☀️ Estate Plan

A quick mid-year checkup now can help you avoid surprises later. Learn more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/financial-planning

Most retirees spend decades building their retirement savings.Far fewer spend time planning how to withdraw them.The rea...
06/23/2026

Most retirees spend decades building their retirement savings.

Far fewer spend time planning how to withdraw them.

The reality is that where your retirement income comes from can be just as important as how much you've saved.

A poorly designed withdrawal strategy can lead to:

• Higher taxes
• Larger future RMDs
• Increased Medicare premiums
• Missed Roth conversion opportunities

The good news? The right strategy could potentially save thousands over the course of retirement.

➡️ Learn how distribution strategies work: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/distribution-strategies-in-retirement

How much are you really giving up by claiming Social Security early?The answer isn't always obvious.Your filing decision...
06/22/2026

How much are you really giving up by claiming Social Security early?

The answer isn't always obvious.

Your filing decision impacts not only your monthly benefit, but also:

• Spousal benefits
• Survivor benefits
• Taxes
• Roth conversion opportunities
• Retirement income planning
• Long-term financial security

Because once you claim, the decision is largely permanent.

Before filing, understand the strategies that could make a meaningful difference in retirement.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/social-security-filing-strategies

A retirement spending plan is not as simple as choosing a percentage and hoping for the best.The most successful retirem...
06/21/2026

A retirement spending plan is not as simple as choosing a percentage and hoping for the best.

The most successful retirement income strategies typically account for four important factors:

• Your investment portfolio
• Guaranteed income sources like Social Security
• Taxes on withdrawals
• The long-term impact of inflation

For example, a retiree withdrawing $40,000 from a portfolio and receiving $30,000 from Social Security may have significantly more flexibility than someone relying entirely on investments.

Building a sustainable retirement income strategy requires looking at the complete picture, not just a single withdrawal rate.

Read the full article to see how these factors can help determine how much you may be able to safely spend throughout retirement.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/how-much-can-you-spend-in-retirement

Retirement isn't about reaching a magic number.It's about knowing whether your money can support the life you want for t...
06/20/2026

Retirement isn't about reaching a magic number.

It's about knowing whether your money can support the life you want for the next 20–30 years.

The challenge? Most people don't know the 7 key numbers that can make or break a retirement plan.

Our retirement projections help answer questions like:

✔️ Can I retire yet?
✔️ Will my money last?
✔️ How much can I spend?
✔️ When should I claim Social Security?
✔️ How can I reduce taxes in retirement?

Find out what really matters before making your retirement decision.

➡️ Read more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/retirement-projections

How much can you safely spend in retirement?For many retirees, a common starting point is the 3% to 4% withdrawal guidel...
06/20/2026

How much can you safely spend in retirement?

For many retirees, a common starting point is the 3% to 4% withdrawal guideline. On a $1 million portfolio, that may provide approximately $30,000 to $40,000 annually from investments.

But your actual spending capacity depends on more than your portfolio balance. Taxes, Social Security, inflation, healthcare costs, and market performance can all impact how much income is sustainable.
The goal is not simply maximizing withdrawals. It is creating an income plan that can support the retirement lifestyle you want for decades to come.

Click the link below to learn how to estimate your personal retirement spending number.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/how-much-can-you-spend-in-retirement

Many drivers reach the end of a lease and automatically assume they should keep the car.But a lease buyout isn't always ...
06/19/2026

Many drivers reach the end of a lease and automatically assume they should keep the car.

But a lease buyout isn't always the best deal.

Before making your decision, consider:

Is the car worth more than the buyout price?
What financing rate will I receive?
What maintenance costs could be coming soon?
How does this fit into my overall financial plan?

The right answer depends on the vehicle, the financing, and your broader financial goals. In some cases, buying out the lease creates significant value. In others, returning the vehicle may be the smarter move.

Learn how to evaluate a lease buyout before making a decision: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/should-you-buyout-your-car-lease

Many people think Social Security is an individual decision.For married couples, it's often a survivor planning decision...
06/18/2026

Many people think Social Security is an individual decision.

For married couples, it's often a survivor planning decision.

The higher earner's claiming strategy can directly affect how much income the surviving spouse receives for the rest of their life. In many cases, delaying benefits doesn't just increase your own check, it increases the survivor benefit your spouse may eventually rely on.

That's why one of the most important Social Security questions isn't "How do I maximize my benefit?"

It's "How do we protect our household?"

Learn how spousal and survivor benefits work: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/spousal-survivor-benefit-guide

Should you claim Social Security at 62… or wait until 70?Most people assume the answer is simple.It's not.The difference...
06/18/2026

Should you claim Social Security at 62… or wait until 70?

Most people assume the answer is simple.

It's not.

The difference can impact:
• Your lifetime income
• Your spouse's survivor benefit
• Taxes in retirement
• Roth conversion opportunities
• Benefits for children and spouses

In this video, Mike R***r breaks down the real pros and cons of claiming early versus delaying, and why the "best" strategy depends on much more than just the monthly check.

Watch before making one of the biggest retirement decisions you'll ever face: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwoi3uXuMFQ

How to Choose the Right Social Security Strategy is one of the most...

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