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Retirement Planning

Address 15 Market Square Suite 702 Saint John NB, E2L 1E8
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Retirement Planning

Retirement isn’t simply about reaching a number. It’s about understanding whether everything you’ve built can support the life you want to live—from everyday expenses and travel to family, healthcare and the legacy you may eventually leave behind.

And there isn’t one version of retirement. You may want to travel, spend more time with family, work less rather than stop entirely, help your children or simply have more freedom over your time.

At Sherlock Wealth Management, we start by understanding what that life could actually cost. We model your income needs, existing assets, expected pensions and other resources to see how the pieces fit together, then build a retirement strategy around you, your priorities and the decisions ahead.

Our Approach to Retirement Planning

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Understanding your goals

Before talking about numbers, we start with the basics: when you want to retire, what kind of lifestyle you want to fund, and what matters most to you and your family.

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Retirement income and cash-flow planning

We bring together CPP or QPP, OAS, workplace pensions, RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs into a single income picture, so you know what’s coming in and when.

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Investing for the retirement phase

Your portfolio’s job changes in retirement—from building wealth to providing a reliable, sustainable income. We adjust your strategy accordingly.

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Tax-efficient withdrawal planning

The order you draw from different accounts can meaningfully affect how much tax you pay over your retirement. We plan the sequence, not just the amount.

 

What does your retirement look like?

There isn’t one version of retirement. You may want to travel, spend more time with family, work less rather than stop entirely, help your children or simply have more freedom over your time.

We start by understanding what that life could actually cost. From there, we can model your income needs, existing assets, expected pensions and other resources to see how the pieces fit together—and where adjustments may be worth considering.

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Retirement Income Planning

One of the biggest transitions in retirement is moving from earning and accumulating to drawing income from what you’ve built. The question becomes more complicated than simply, “How much do I have?”

We look at how your investments, RRSPs and RRIFs, TFSAs, pensions, CPP or QPP, OAS and other income sources can work together. The timing and sequence of those decisions matter. The goal is to create a sustainable source of retirement income while keeping enough flexibility for the years ahead.

Other areas of focus:

  • Tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing
  • Coordinating CPP, OAS and pension timing
  • Minimizing OAS clawback and managing marginal tax brackets
 

We’re here to help you with the whole picture

Whether retirement is around the corner or still several years away, a conversation can help you understand where you stand and what decisions may be worth considering now.

To learn more about Sherlock Wealth Management’s services and how we can help you, you can schedule a meeting or start the conversation by asking us a question.

Wealth management should provide clarity, not confusion.

Book a discovery call

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Frequently Asked Questions

A conversation may be worth having if:

  • Your portfolio hasn’t been reviewed in a while
  • You’re holding several small accounts without a clear overall strategy
  • You’re unsure how much risk you’re actually taking
  • You’ve had a major life change such as a business sale, inheritance, or retirement
  • You want more precision than a mutual fund or ETF typically offers

If this sounds like where you are, it may be time for a closer look at your portfolio.

Reaching out for the first time can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve never worked with an advisor before. It doesn’t have to be. An initial conversation is simply a chance to talk through where you stand today and what you’re trying to accomplish.

There’s no cost and no obligation. We’ll talk about your current situation, your goals and timeline, and answer any questions you have. From there, you can decide if it makes sense to move forward.

  • Your current financial picture
  • Your goals and what matters most to you
  • Questions you have about the process
  • What working together might look like

At Sherlock Wealth Management, our wealth management philosophy can be summarized in three key principles: PDP — Process, Discipline, and Patience.

Process: Creating the Framework
Our wealth management philosophy begins with a structured process that defines clear goals and strategies. This framework ensures that every decision is aligned with your unique financial objectives.

Discipline: Implementing and Following the Framework
Discipline is crucial for investing success, even when market conditions are challenging. By staying focused and consistent, we help you continuously progress toward your financial goals.

Patience: Understand that Success Takes Time
Investing is a journey, not a sprint. Patience is essential, as true wealth accumulation and financial growth take time. We guide you to remain committed, knowing that worthwhile achievements are often realized gradually.

 
 
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