Navigating Retirement with Purpose: Jet Vertz's Journey from Aviation Executive to Fulfilling Retirement

About Jet Vertz: Jet Vertz is a retired aviation executive with a distinguished career at Pratt Whitney Aircraft and US Navy service. Holding degrees in aerospace engineering and an MBA, he now leads the Purpose-Driven Retirement Workshop at the University of Rhode Island. An active retiree who enjoys snowboarding and surfing, Jet is passionate about helping professionals transition to meaningful, fulfilling retirements by emphasizing financial preparedness, continued learning, and community engagement.

In this episode, Shawn and Jet Vertz discuss:

• Jeff's background in the Navy and aviation
• Staying physically and mentally active in retirement
• Creating meaningful activities after career
• Financial planning for retirement
• Importance of continuing education and community engagement

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize financial planning with savings and annuities for retirement security.
• Find purpose beyond personal interests through meaningful activities.
• Maintain physical and mental health through active hobbies and engagement.
• Invest in continuous learning and community involvement during retirement.

"Continuing education is something you do for yourself to stay cognitively sharp. And community engagement is about giving back to your community, country, and a world. " - Jet Vertz

 

Connect with Jet Vertz: 

Email: [e-mail] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetvertzprofile/ 

Get a free copy of Shawn’s book “The Priority of Retirement” here- https://www.retirewisepro.com/the-priority-of-retirement

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