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Do You “Roth” in Your Company Retirement Plan?

Roth accounts are a great way to set aside tax-free funds for your retirement, but what if you don’t plan on using those funds?

In our new video series, Andrew Cohn, C(k)P®, AIF® will explain the finer points of retirement planning. For our first video, Andrew discusses an often-overlooked benefit of Roth retirement accounts.

Andrew Cohn, C(k)P®, AIF®

Retirement Plan Advisor

acohn@stratwealth.com
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