WWM In the News: Advisors Face Retirement Income Literacy Gaps Among Clients [WealthManagement.com]

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Advisors often face gaps in financial literacy among clients, but the when it comes to retirement income, the blank stares can be particularly worrisome. Advisors say clients still too often don’t know what a sustainable monthly withdrawal rate is, and sometimes don’t know to think about the possibility of long-term care—putting the job of educating clients on retirement issues, as well as planning for them, on the advisors’ shoulders.