The State of Retirement Readiness Today with Shannon Edwards

About Shannon Edwards: Shannon Edwards is the founder of TriStar Pension Consulting and a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the retirement plan industry. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals retire on their terms. A credentialed member of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), Shannon currently serves as its Vice President. Her expertise in retirement plan design, compliance consulting, and administration has earned her widespread respect in the field. Outside of her professional life, Shannon is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherishes time with her family and volunteers for local non-profits.
In this episode, Shawn and Shannon Edwards discuss:

• Starting early to maximize retirement savings growth
• The critical role of financial literacy in retirement readiness
• The impact of mandates like SECURE 2.0 Act on retirement plans
• Key challenges for professionals in retirement planning and compliance

"I know nobody likes the word "mandate"—nobody likes that word—but honestly, [automatic enrollment] makes such a difference in the outcomes for these people that it's just hard to understand why we wouldn't do it." — Shannon Edwards Connect with Shannon Edwards:  Website: http://www.tristarpension.com/Email: [e-mail]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonedwardsplanconsultant/
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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