Listen "Making the Case for Simplicity in Financial Planning - Ed Dressel [President & Owner]"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Smarter Planner Podcast, host Belle Osvath, CFP®, welcomes Ed Dressel, president and owner of Retire Ready Solutions, a company empowering advisors to simplify retirement education — especially for middle-income workers and pension-eligible employees. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Ed has identified a critical disconnect: advisors love complexity, but clients crave simplicity. When presentations are too technical, clients feel lost and miss the most essential questions about their retirement readiness. Ed explains how shifting from over-analysis to interactive simplicity helps clients: -Truly understand their retirement path -Express their values and priorities -Make informed decisions with confidence -Stay engaged long after the meeting ends He also shares how Retire Ready Solutions' tools help advisors show on one page whether a client is on track and how minor improvements (like 1–2% contribution increases) can dramatically boost outcomes without overwhelming them. Guest Links Website: retireready.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddressel/ Recommend a Podcast Guest 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWXHTV7 ____________________________________________________________________________ The Smarter Planner Podcast is produced by the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area Chapter (FPA NCA) for educational purposes only. Belle Osvath and FPA NCA do not endorse specific individuals or services mentioned.
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