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.

How much cash do you actually need in retirement?If you spend $100,000 a year, you might assume you need $200,000 to cov...
09/04/2026

How much cash do you actually need in retirement?

If you spend $100,000 a year, you might assume you need $200,000 to cover two years of expenses. But if Social Security and pensions already provide $70,000 annually, your portfolio only needs to cover the remaining $30,000.

That changes the calculation significantly.

Instead of automatically basing your cash reserve on total spending, consider how much you’ll actually need to withdraw from your investments.

Read the full article to learn more.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/how-much-cash-should-retirees-keep

What if the goal of retirement planning wasn’t to stop working, but to make work optional? Explore the financial, social...
09/04/2026

What if the goal of retirement planning wasn’t to stop working, but to make work optional?

Explore the financial, social, and personal benefits of continuing to work after reaching financial independence, and why the traditional retirement path may not be right for everyone.

Read here to learn if the Never Retire Retirement Plan works for you: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/working-in-retirement-benefits

If something happened tomorrow, would someone you trust know where to start with your finances?They don’t necessarily ne...
09/03/2026

If something happened tomorrow, would someone you trust know where to start with your finances?

They don’t necessarily need your passwords, account balances, or control over your money. But knowing where accounts are held, where important documents are located, and who your key financial professionals are can make a difficult situation much easier to navigate.

A simple financial roadmap can go a long way.

Read our latest article on what your adult children or another trusted person should know about your finances.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/financial-information-adult-children-should-know

Most people know that waiting longer to claim Social Security can increase their monthly benefit.But the bigger question...
09/03/2026

Most people know that waiting longer to claim Social Security can increase their monthly benefit.

But the bigger question is: What could that decision mean over your entire retirement?

Depending on your circumstances, the difference between claiming earlier or later can add up significantly over a lifetime. And the “best” age isn’t automatically 62, 67, or 70.

Your health, other income, spouse’s benefits, taxes, and retirement goals can all play a role.

Before you claim, it’s worth running the numbers, not just picking a birthday.

Learn more about what strategy might work for you here: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/social-security-filing-strategies

There’s nothing magical about turning 75, but some financial decisions can become harder as you get older.Your earlier r...
09/02/2026

There’s nothing magical about turning 75, but some financial decisions can become harder as you get older.

Your earlier retirement years may give you more flexibility to simplify accounts, think about housing, take advantage of tax-planning opportunities, review your estate plan, and prepare for future healthcare needs.

The goal isn’t to have everything figured out by a certain birthday. It’s to make important decisions while you still have plenty of options.

Read the full article for 7 decisions worth considering before age 75.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/financial-decisions-before-age-75

The last few months of the year can be one of the most important planning windows for retirees and those approaching ret...
09/02/2026

The last few months of the year can be one of the most important planning windows for retirees and those approaching retirement.

Before December 31, it may be worth looking at opportunities like Roth conversions, charitable giving strategies, realizing gains or losses, and managing your taxable income.

The key is not waiting until tax season. By then, many of the decisions that could have impacted your tax bill have already been made.

Tax preparation looks backward. Tax planning looks forward.

Take a look here to learn more: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/tax-planning

Cash can provide valuable stability in retirement, but more isn’t always better.Keeping too little may leave you selling...
09/01/2026

Cash can provide valuable stability in retirement, but more isn’t always better.

Keeping too little may leave you selling investments during a market downturn. Keeping too much could mean missing out on long-term growth and losing purchasing power to inflation.

The right amount depends on your income, spending needs, portfolio, and overall retirement strategy.

Read our latest article to learn how to find the right cash balance for your retirement.

https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/all-blogs/how-much-cash-should-retirees-keep

Paying off your mortgage before retirement can feel like getting a raise.If $2,000 a month has been going toward your mo...
08/31/2026

Paying off your mortgage before retirement can feel like getting a raise.

If $2,000 a month has been going toward your mortgage for years, what happens to that money once the payment disappears?

It could become additional retirement savings, more room for travel, investing, or funding other goals. The important part is deciding intentionally before that extra cash simply gets absorbed into everyday spending.

The years between paying off major expenses and retiring can create a valuable opportunity to redirect cash flow toward what matters most to you.

Your mortgage may end. Make sure the money still has a job.

Retiring before 65 can create a gap that’s easy to overlook: health insurance.If your paycheck and employer-sponsored co...
08/30/2026

Retiring before 65 can create a gap that’s easy to overlook: health insurance.

If your paycheck and employer-sponsored coverage stop at 62, but Medicare doesn’t begin until 65, how will you cover those three years?

Depending on your situation, options may include ACA coverage, COBRA, a spouse’s employer plan, or strategically using an HSA. And the decision isn’t just about finding the lowest premium. Your income, coverage needs, withdrawal strategy, and potential ACA subsidies can all play a role.

Planning for this gap before you retire can help you understand the cost and avoid an unexpected break in coverage.

Watch our latest video as Michael R***r breaks down the options to consider when retiring before Medicare eligibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abVLxhg2yW8

Retirement income doesn’t arrive as one simple paycheck. It often comes from multiple sources, each with its own tax con...
08/29/2026

Retirement income doesn’t arrive as one simple paycheck. It often comes from multiple sources, each with its own tax considerations.

Social Security, pensions, IRAs, brokerage accounts, Roth accounts, and cash all play different roles in retirement. The order you tap those accounts can impact your taxes, future RMDs, Medicare premiums, and how long your savings last.

A thoughtful distribution strategy helps coordinate those income sources with the goal of maximizing after-tax wealth throughout retirement.

Learn more about how retirement withdrawal strategies work and what to consider when building yours: https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/distribution-strategies-in-retirement

Address

159 Wolf Road, Suite 101
East Greenbush, NY
12205

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15184776686

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