Welcome Pratik J. Mehta, CPA

In Articles: Kansas City Office, Articles: Salt Lake City Office, SLC Winter 2023, Team Spotlights, Winter 2023 by Scott DouganJanuary 19, 2023

Welcome to our new Director of Tax Preparation & Tax Planning

Pratik was born and raised in Mumbai, India. In June of 2002, he moved to Overland Park, Kansas. Pratik received his Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Pratik’s number one priority is to help our clients reduce one of the largest expenses in retirement: taxes! With over 13 years of experience, Pratik is uniquely positioned to ensure our clients are not overpaying the IRS.

In his free time, he enjoys playing games outside with his wife and children. They also like to play board games, cards, watch sports and movies. He loves to travel and try different cuisines.

Your Retirement Elevated Podcast with Scott Dougan

Are you prepared for the unexpected turns your retirement might take? In this episode of Your Retirement Elevated Podcast with Scott Dougan, we explore the surprising findings from a study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. The study reveals a stark contrast between pre-retiree expectations and retiree realities, and we’re here to explore the nine most common retirement surprises that await.

One of the most comforting surprises is that many retirees worry less about money than they anticipated. It seems that once the retirement plan kicks into action, the stress over finances begins to wane. This is a heartening revelation for those lying awake at night fretting over their financial future.

The takeaway from our episode is clear: retirement requires planning, flexibility, and an open mind. Whether it’s adjusting travel plans or having those tough financial conversations, being prepared for the unexpected is key to a fulfilling retirement.

Here are some of the questions we’ll tackle in this episode:

– Why do retirees worry less about money and how does planning play a role?

– What causes many to retire sooner than expected and how abrupt is the transition?

– How does the reality of travel in retirement differ from the expectation?

– Why is discussing finances still taboo and what impact does that have on legacy planning?

– Do most retirees wish they had saved more, and what can you learn from their experiences?

Resources for this episode:

The Retirement Manifesto’s 9 Retirement Surprises

https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/9-retirement-surprises/

Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies

https://www.transamericacenter.org/

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