Should You Convert to a Roth Before Retirement?

Roth conversions can be a powerful tax strategy, but are they the right move when you’re just about to retire? In this video, Matt walks through a real-life case study to test that very question. Using Jerry and Ruth Crawford’s $7.3 million portfolio, he explores different strategies, from converting everything at once to filling tax brackets little by little. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Full Roth conversion vs. phased approach Why converting all at once can reduce portfolio growth Lifetime tax savings with bracket targeting Impact of delaying Social Security to age 70 Flexibility and legacy benefits from tax-free Roth assets 0:00 – Intro 0:47 – Case Study 2:47 – Full Roth conversion 3:44 – Partial conversion 7:26 – Delaying Social Security 8:45 – Flexibility and legacy benefits Other Resources Our website: https://www.perspective6wealthadvisors.com/ Phone: (952) 225-0333 Email: [email protected] Schedule your no-cost consultation: https://www.perspective6wealthadvisors.com/start-here/ Essential Financial Guides 5 Ways to Maximize Your Medtronic 401k Plan Guide: https://perspective6wealthadvisors.com/guide/ Stock Compensation Tax Form Checklist: https://perspective6wealthadvisors.com/stock-compensation-tax-checklist/ ESPP: A Comprehensive Guide: https://perspective6wealthadvisors.com/espp-guide/ Check out our other no-cost financial resources here: https://perspective6wealthadvisors.com/resource-center/ Stay Connected Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFSiozlOWNDN0PbgF6HzSA LinkedIn: https:// www.linkedin.com/company/perspective-6-wealth-advisors Investment advisory services offered through Savvy Advisors, Inc. Other entities and/or marketing names, products or services mentioned here are independent of Savvy Advisors, Inc.