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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 19 MIN

Coordinating Your 401(k) and Social Security in Retirement

from Financial Focus · host John Kuykendall

In this episode of Financial Focus, John Kuykendall of Gulf Coast Financial Services discusses the connection between 401(k) withdrawals and Social Security benefits. The conversation explores how distributions from tax-deferred accounts can impact Social Security taxation, Medicare Part B premiums (IRMAA), and required minimum distributions (RMDs), as well as strategies like Roth conversions and planning for surviving spouses. John Kuykendall is registered with and securities are offered through Kovack Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. 6451 North Federal Highway, Suite 1201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 782-4771. Advisory Services are offered through GulfCoast Financial Services, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Florida. GulfCoast Financial Services, Inc. is not affiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. or Kovack Advisors, Inc. John Kuykendall may discuss/transact securities related business in: CA, FL, ID, and OK. "Likes", endorsements, and other recommendations should not be considered a positive reflection of the services or advice offered by John Kuykendall or GulfCoast Financial Services; positive reviews of experience with John Kuykendall or GulfCoast Financial Services may not reflect the experience of all, or even most, clients. Visitors to this page should not write positive reviews of their experience as testimonials may be prohibited under state and federal securities laws.

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