In this election season, Social Security should be a key topic of debate due to its impending funding crisis, which could lead to a 25% reduction in benefits by 2032. Then Ric and industry experts discuss the challenges of organic growth for financial advisors, noting the shift from individual client acquisition to broader strategies. And Ric answers a listener question, explaining that you can't simultaneously pursue aggressive growth and safety in an investment.

#SocialSecurity #Election2024 #RetirementPlanning #FinancialCrisis #SocialSecurityReform #ElderlyCare #GovernmentPolicy #TaxIncrease #EconomicSecurity #FutureOfSocialSecurity

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Wealth Management Convergence (March 2024): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 

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Mariner Wealth Advisors: https://www.marinerwealthadvisors.com/ 

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