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Fact Sheet
As the first wave of 76 million Baby Boomers prepares to retire1, they face a retirement that is riskier
and much more complicated than what their parents faced. When a regular paycheck goes away, so
does the convenience of automatic deductions for taxes, insurance, savings and other systematic
payments previously handled by employers. Retirees will find themselves responsible for keeping
track of myriad critical financial details - just as they're embarking on a phase of life that's supposed
to be more enjoyable and relaxing. These millions of Americans will have to solve a very real and
complex problem - how to make the transition from saving for retirement to actually living off those
savings while managing their assets for continued growth.
To help these millions of Americans address this problem, Fidelity Investments offers Fidelity
Retirement Income AdvantageSM, a comprehensive service that helps active and retired employees with
the complex task of planning for, monitoring and managing their complete financial situation during
retirement. The program provides guidance and financial management tools for individuals to use
independently or with assistance from a Fidelity representative throughout the entire income
planning process which includes: planning for income during retirement, implementing that plan,
and the ongoing monitoring and management of that plan.
Designed for individuals nearing retirement or currently living in retirement, Fidelity Retirement
Income Advantage consists of several integrated elements offered in-person or via the phone with one
of Fidelity's highly trained Income Planning Consultants, or online:
Education and Planning - Fidelity has developed a variety of educational seminars and materials
that highlight the need for income planning, outline five key risks retirees should address, and
provide a holistic approach to developing a realistic income plan.
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Seminars - Educational seminars provide pre-retiree and retired employees with the
knowledge they need to manage their money appropriately in retirement to achieve the
lifestyle they desire. Fidelity professionals help individuals learn:
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The importance of a solid income plan
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How to help protect a portfolio from financial risks, such as inflation and health
care costs
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Tips for aligning income resources and expenses
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Ways to customize an investing strategy
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Materials - Extensive planning and educational materials such as a report on the need for
income planning, an income planning workbook, a magazine with the latest topical news
and more, help pre-retiree and retired employees stay informed and focused on
developing and managing their income plan.
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Tools and Resources - The Retirement Income Planner Tool helps active or retired employees
determine how to create an income stream for life and develop a comprehensive financial action
plan to help achieve that goal. The tool considers assets in both Fidelity and non-Fidelity
accounts, as well as other income sources such as Social Security or pensions, and guides
individuals through five key retirement risks - outliving assets, erosion of purchasing power,
assuming too much/too little investment risk, spending assets too quickly and the rising costs of
health care. The real-time analysis provided by the tool can be used to help predict how long
assets may last, tips for closing potential income/expense gaps, and an action plan for immediate
steps.
Investing - Active or retired employees choose a target asset mix, appropriate for their age and
risk tolerance. They then select from an extensive array of investment vehicles including: mutual
funds, equities, fixed income investments, annuities, money market funds and certificates of
deposit. Individuals also can access Rollover IRAs, cash management features, managed
portfolios and insurance offerings that may fit various lifetime income strategies.
Income Management - As part of the comprehensive Retirement Income Advantage service, the
Income Management Account, a financial management tool, allows retired employees to aggregate,
monitor and manage all their assets, income and expenses during retirement. The Income
Management Account monitors a retired employee's financial action plan developed using the
Retirement Income Planner tool, as well as selected investment and product strategies for portfolio
growth. It presents a holistic view of income sources, investment performance and spending
levels. Retired employees can use the account to generate a paycheck for themselves in
retirement, provide dates for minimum required distributions, and request phone or email alerts
drawing attention to incoming Social Security or pension checks, or warnings if spending cash
needs replenishing or investment strategies drift off track.
For more information, employees can visit the NetBenefits Planning Center, Fidelity.com or call
1-800-Fidelity to speak to a representative about the service. Employers who would like to learn more
about this valuable employee benefit should contact their Fidelity representative or visit Plan Sponsor
Webstation (PSW).
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Fidelity Retirement Income AdvantageSM and the Income Management Account are services of Fidelity
Brokerage Services, LLC, member NYSE, SIPC, 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110
Institutional retirement products and services are offered by Fidelity Investments
Institutional Services Company, Inc., 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109
1 According to a Fidelity estimate based upon U.S. Census of adult Americans, the oldest of the 76 million Baby
Boomers under the age of 65 will reach that traditional retirement age over the next 10 years.
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