Retirement | Baird's Wichita Office

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

Have You Planned for Every Season of Retirement?

Retirement isn’t a monolithic stage of life – it has its own seasons, each with its own financial considerations.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

All That Matters: A Holiday Special

Mike and Ross dig into the markets and give their hot takes on the best and worst of holiday dishes along the way.

AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

Bull & Baird: Anxiety

How should you be thinking about what you're seeing in the news?

Have You Planned for Every Season of Retirement?

Retirement isn’t a monolithic stage of life – it has its own seasons, each with its own financial considerations.

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

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Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Navigating the Social Security Landscape

In our February 2024 Wealth Strategies webinar, Baird’s experts explain the basics of Social Security planning.

Should You Consider a Roth Conversion?

From counteracting portfolio losses to bailing out your heirs, here’s five reasons a Roth conversion might be your best move.

Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

Things to consider before retirement.

"Are We Going to Be Okay?"

Mike Antonelli and John Taft discuss one of Baird’s key priorities – providing financial contentment in their clients’ lives.

The Cost of Procrastination

Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

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Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

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