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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 21 MIN

7 MAJOR Benefits of a Brokerage Account in Retirement

from Retirement Answers · host Jacob Duke, CFP®

Is the brokerage account the secret to a fun and tax-efficient retirement? It might be a requirement, but it definitely helps. In fact, the brokerage account is my favorite account type and in this episode, I share 7 benefits that anyone can use to their advantage in retirement.👉 See If You're a Fit: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.00:00 Welcome00:47 How 401(k)s, Traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs Are Taxed03:06 What a Taxable Brokerage Account Is (and How It’s Taxed)04:16 Flexibility05:50 The “Bridge Account”07:10 Tax-Gain Harvesting11:39 Tax-Loss Harvesting13:30 Asset Location15:54 Liquidity16:58 Estate Planning19:04 How to Start Using a Brokerage Account in Your Plan20:20 Wrap-Up

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