Why I Started Take Pride in Retirement (My Story)

Instead of diving into retirement strategies or breaking down financial headlines, Josh turns the tables and interviews me about my own story—how I became a financial advisor, why I launched Take Pride in Retirement, and why helping members of the LGBTQ+ community prepare for retirement has become such a personal mission. We talk about my career in journalism, the life-changing experience that forced me to rebuild financially from the ground up, and how those challenges shaped the way I work with clients today. We also discuss why representation matters in financial planning, the importance of empathy, and what I hope this podcast means to listeners for years to come. Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211. Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences. -- Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement -- About Take Pride in Retirement: Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth. Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance. Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.