Tax season always brings about a bit of panic, as those who are getting Social Security benefits may be filing their first return since they started receiving payments. These payments, while a welcome addition to their financial support system, can feel uncertain (or even a bit burdensome) as the issue of tax liability comes to […]
Steven C. Johnson, ChFC®
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Steve is a Chartered Financial Consultant, designee (ChFC) and a veteran of the investment and financial planning industries who began his career in 1989 with a large national financial services firm as a Financial Advisor and Investment Management professional. In 2001, Steve joined Finivi and has served on their executive and investment committees since that time.
For over 27 years, he has been guiding individuals and families in helping achieve the retirement lifestyles they desire, through comprehensive retirement income planning, a keen understanding of the myriad of Social Security claiming strategies available to help maximize one's benefits, and by suitably aligning their retirement investment portfolios with their income and lifestyle goals.
Steve also serves as the Director of the firm's Financial Education and Corporate Financial Wellness Programs that deliver financial education workshops and webinars to individuals, public and private corporations, colleges and universities, and social and fraternal organizations throughout the country.
Steve's ability to take complex financial and investing topics and break them down into easy to understand and actionable ideas for both clients and workshop participants have made him a sought-after advisor and speaker on the topics of social security, retirement planning, and investment management.
Steve is also active in the industry having served as the Past President of the Worcester, MA Chapter of The Society of Financial Services Professionals (SFSP) and is an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
Steve and his wife Robin have three children and live in the beautiful Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts.
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Why the Government May End Social Security Numbers (and How to Protect Yours)
How much do you think about the security of your Social Security number? All of your life, you’ve been told to keep it secret and safe. However, it’s often requested during life’s everyday moments, such as when you visit the doctor, open a bank account, or start a new job. Data Safety Is in Question […]
Maximizing Social Security Survivor Benefits: What Couples Need to Know
Secure Your Spouse’s Future: Understanding Survivor Benefits and Social Security Claiming Strategies Coordinating Social Security benefits with your spouse is a key part of retirement planning. Many couples focus on maximizing their retirement benefits as soon as possible, but this approach often overlooks a critical factor: one spouse is likely to outlive the other. […]
What Your Employees Don’t Know About Social Security–And Why It Matters
The Changed Role of Employers in Retirement Education In the past, employers had a relatively straightforward job regarding retirement education. Most companies offered defined benefit pension plans, and employees only needed to understand eligibility requirements and benefit amounts. Today, however, retirement planning is more complex, requiring a broader understanding of employer-sponsored defined contribution plans like […]
How Social Security COLAs Are Calculated Might Surprise You
When the Social Security Administration first started paying out benefits in the 1940s, there was no provision in place for how to deal with inflation. Unfortunately, this meant that early beneficiaries saw the buying power of their benefits eroded as the years went by. This is why the Social Security Administration enacted the annual cost-of-living-adjustment […]
9 Things You May Need to Know Before Claiming Social Security Retirement Benefits
Most Americans look forward to the day that they can start claiming Social Security Retirement Income. In fact, many aren’t just looking forward to it; they are depending on it! The Office of Retirement and Disability Policy recently reported that 62% of aged beneficiaries received at least half of their income from Social Security in […]
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