The Human Side of Money

143: Why Every Retirement Plan Needs Purpose Before Portfolios with Tony Hixon


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Most retirees prepare financially, but still feel lost when they step away from work. Why? Because emotional readiness is just as critical as a fully funded retirement account.

Tony Hixon, CIMA®, RFC® knows this firsthand. After a personal tragedy reshaped his view of retirement, he realized that wealth without purpose leaves a void.

Fortunately, Tony created an innovative solution. 

In this episode, he shares how his Refocus Coaching Academy helps retirees find meaning, fulfillment, and purpose in life after work. 

He also reveals the four emotional pillars that guide his process—and how adding a life coach to the financial planning team has transformed client outcomes.

You’ll Learn: 

  • How a life coach fits into financial planning 
  • The four pillars of emotional retirement preparation
  • A step-by-step process to create a purpose-driven retirement
  • How his mom’s retirement changed his outlook on retirement
  • Why 89% of clients are emotionally unprepared for retirement 
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    Resources:

    • Retirement Stepping Stone: Find Meaning, Live With Purpose, and Live a Legacy by Tony Hixon
    • Refocus Coaching Academy
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        • TonyHixon.com
        • About Our Guest: 

          Mr. Hixon is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hixon Zuercher Capital Management. In addition to leading the firm, Tony also serves on the firm’s Wealth Management Team and is a Co-Portfolio Manager on the Asset Management Team.

          Tony has had experience providing investment services since 2003 and providing financial advisory services since 1999. Prior to co-founding Hixon Zuercher Capital Management, Tony worked at a CPA firm for nearly four years specializing in accounting, tax planning, and tax preparation for high-net-worth individuals.

          In 2021, Tony released his book: Retirement Stepping Stones: Find Meaning, Live with Purpose and Leave a Legacy.  In it, he shares the heartbreaking story of his mom, Pam Hixon, who tragically took her own life after struggling to find purpose in retirement. Tony instructs his readers on how they can prepare for a meaningful retirement beyond the numbers.  He continues to write weekly articles on topics like family, finances, faith, and retirement at TonyHixon.com.

          Content here is for illustrative purposes and general information only. It is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice; nor is it a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security, or engage in any specific trading strategy.

          Information here may be provided, in part, by third-party sources. These sources are generally deemed to be reliable; however, neither our guest nor RFG Advisory guarantee the accuracy of third-party sources.

          The views expressed here are those of our guest. They do not necessarily represent those of RFG Advisory, its employees, or its clients. This commentary should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by RFG Advisory, or performance returns of any client. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

          Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, LLC (“RFG Advisory or “RFG”), a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

          RFG Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of RFG by the Commission, nor does it indicate that RFG or any associated investment advisory representative has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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