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Understand Your Retirement Options
Complimentary checklists, retirement plan basics, and questions to ask an advisor. No signup needed.
Complimentary Retirement Planning Resources
Your Retirement Preparation Checklist
Use this checklist to organize your questions before making decisions.
• Write down your retirement goals and possible timeline.
• Gather recent retirement plan statements and your employer’s benefit summary.
• List expected income sources, regular expenses, and debts.
• Note questions about healthcare coverage, beneficiaries, and plan fees.
• Keep account numbers and sensitive documents private; do not submit them through this website.
No signup or appointment is needed to use this checklist.
Understanding Your 403(b) or 457(b)
A 403(b) is a retirement plan offered by public schools and certain tax-exempt organizations. State and local governments and certain tax-exempt organizations may offer 457(b) plans.
Plans can differ in fees, investment choices, withdrawal rules, and available features. Governmental and nongovernmental 457(b) plans have different rules.
Ask your plan administrator: What type of plan do I have? What fees apply? What are my distribution options? Where can I find the plan documents?
Source: Investor.gov — 403(b) and 457(b) Plans.
Questions to Ask an Advisor
Before choosing a financial professional, ask:
• What firm do you represent, and how can I verify your registration or license?
• What services do you provide, and what will they cost?
• Are you paid through fees, commissions, or both?
• What conflicts of interest should I understand?
• Will you act as a fiduciary for the services we discuss?
• Would moving an account create fees, taxes, or changes to existing benefits?
You can review investment professionals through Investor.gov. General education only; these questions are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or move an account.
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About Waymark Planning
Waymark Planning helps individuals understand retirement planning concepts and prepare questions for a financial professional. Our resources are general education, not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. You can read them without signing up or scheduling a meeting.
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Waymark Planning’s resources do not recommend or sell financial products. If you choose to speak with a financial professional, that separate conversation may include services, product recommendations, fees, or commissions. Ask about compensation and conflicts before proceeding.
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These resources are for individuals who want to understand retirement planning basics, organize questions about workplace plans, or prepare for a conversation with a financial professional. They do not assess your individual situation or recommend investments, rollovers, insurance, or tax strategies.
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Last updated: October 29, 2026
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