The Retirement Paradigm
A shift in the realization that retirement planning is about more than dollars and cents saved in retirement accounts.
About
The Retirement Paradigm
Money represents more than the paper it’s printed on. It may be the embodiment of your time, your talents, and your commitments. It buys the food you eat, the house you sleep in, the car you drive, and the clothes you wear. It also helps provide you with the lifestyle you want to live once you retire. You have spent a lifetime earning it, spending it, and hopefully, accumulating it. When the time comes for retirement, you want your money to provide you with a comfortable lifestyle and stable income after your working days are done. You might also have other desires, such as traveling, purchasing property, or moving to be closer to your family (or farther away). You may also want your assets to provide for your loved ones after you are gone. The truth is that it takes more than just money to fulfill those needs and desires. Your income, your plans for retirement, your future healthcare expenses, and the continued accumulation of your assets after you stop working and drawing a paycheck all rely on one thing: You.
About The Author
Anthony M. Maheu
Anthony M. Maheu brings more than a decade and a half of experience in family financial planning and fiduciary investment strategy and management to his work with clients across the Midwest. He serves as Sr. Family Financial Planner for Guardian Wealth Management, LLC, a holistic retirement planning firm, and as Chief Investment Advisor for Guardian Investment Management, LLC, a fiduciary investment management firm committed to acting solely in clients’ best interests.
Anthony is also Principal of Guardian Estate, LLC & Guardian Tax, LLC, enabling the seamless integration of estate planning and tax strategy into the financial planning process. Through the use of the family office model, Anthony and his team coordinate investment management, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management within a single, comprehensive framework. This approach brings advanced planning strategies, traditionally reserved for high-net-worth families, into practical, actionable solutions for main street clients seeking clarity, efficiency, and long-term financial confidence.
An accomplished author, Anthony has written two books dedicated to simplifying complex financial topics. His work focuses on helping everyday individuals understand the challenges of retirement transitioning and providing clear, actionable guidance they can implement immediately, while also demystifying the often-complicated areas of estate and tax planning.
In addition to his advisory work, Anthony is the host of the weekly radio show Midwest Money, where he educates listeners on retirement planning, investment strategy, tax efficiency, and wealth preservation. His ability to translate complex financial concepts into practical, easy-to-understand guidance has made the show a trusted resource for individuals and families throughout the region.
Anthony has been recognized multiple times for his work supporting veterans and their families and remains actively involved in financial education at both the community and collegiate levels. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Midwest Retirement Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting financial literacy and retirement readiness, reflecting his long-standing commitment to education, service, and helping others prepare for a confident and secure retirement.
Losses hurt you more than gains help you, in retiremtent.
Anthony M. Maheu