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Agenda 72(t) Basics When 72(t) May Make Sense Common 72(t) Strategies Next Steps 72(t) Basics When 72(t) May Make Sense Common 72(t) Strategies Next Steps Page 2 RE

72(t) Basics Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Page 3 RE

72(t) Basics Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Page 4 RE

72(t) Basics Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Page 5 RE

72(t) Basics Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Penalty is waived for IRA 72(t) distributions that are: Part of a series of “substantially equal periodic payments” (SEPPs) made on a regular basis (annually, quarterly or monthly) Calculated according to one of the three IRS-approved methods Continued for at least five years or until you reach age 59½ — whichever is longer Page 6 RE

72(t) Basics Changing your distribution method A one-time irrevocable switch is allowed from fixed amortization or fixed annuitization methods to the RMD method. Why do it? The value of your IRA has declined substantially Your situation has changed and you no longer want large periodic payments Changing your distribution method A one-time irrevocable switch is allowed from fixed amortization or fixed annuitization methods to the RMD method. Why do it? The value of your IRA has declined substantially Your situation has changed and you no longer want large periodic payments Page 7 RE

When 72(t) May Make Sense The strategy may be helpful for investors who are: In strong financial shape and would like to retire early by drawing on IRA savings Laid off or forced to take early retirement, and in need of a source of regular income The strategy may be helpful for investors who are: In strong financial shape and would like to retire early by drawing on IRA savings Laid off or forced to take early retirement, and in need of a source of regular income Page 8 RE

Taking 72(t) distributions from Roth IRAs is allowed, but usually unnecessary: Roth IRA contributions can already be withdrawn tax and penalty free after five years Taking 72(t) distributions on earnings alone is unlikely to produce large payments Taking 72(t) distributions from Roth IRAs is allowed, but usually unnecessary: Roth IRA contributions can already be withdrawn tax and penalty free after five years Taking 72(t) distributions on earnings alone is unlikely to produce large payments When 72(t) May Make Sense Page 9 RE

Potential drawbacks Dipping into retirement savings can have consequences later Difficulty in altering distributions Potential drawbacks Dipping into retirement savings can have consequences later Difficulty in altering distributions When 72(t) May Make Sense Page 10 RE

Common 72(t) Strategies Use the smallest amount of assets necessary to meet current income needs Consider splitting your IRA into two accounts and taking distributions from only one Use the smallest amount of assets necessary to meet current income needs Consider splitting your IRA into two accounts and taking distributions from only one Page 11 RE

1. The person portrayed in this example is fictional. Example assumes application of 28% federal income tax rate. This material does not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed, and a financial advisor should be consulted. Common 72(t) Strategies Louise’s 1 financial situation Forced to accept early retirement at age 50 Received a lump sum of $200,000 from her 401(k) plan Looking for a new job and plans to work until age 65 Has a monthly cash flow shortfall of $590 Louise’s 1 financial situation Forced to accept early retirement at age 50 Received a lump sum of $200,000 from her 401(k) plan Looking for a new job and plans to work until age 65 Has a monthly cash flow shortfall of $590 Page 12 RE

Common 72(t) Strategies Louise’s four options 1.Pay current income taxes and penalties on her 401(k) and invest the proceeds. 2.Roll over a portion of the $200,000 into an IRA. 3.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA. 4.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA and set up a series of 72(t) distributions. Louise’s four options 1.Pay current income taxes and penalties on her 401(k) and invest the proceeds. 2.Roll over a portion of the $200,000 into an IRA. 3.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA. 4.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA and set up a series of 72(t) distributions. Page 13 RE

1.Pay current income taxes and penalties on her 401(k) and invest the proceeds. Common 72(t) Strategies The Costs of Not Rolling Over No Rollover Direct IRA Rollover Amount of distribution/rollover $200,000$200,000 Federal income taxes at 28% bracket ($56,000)$0 10% premature distribution penalty ($20,000)$0 Amount available for investment $124,000$200,000 Page 14 RE

Some money would still be lost to ordinary income taxes and penalties Common 72(t) Strategies 2.Roll over a portion of the $200,000 into an IRA. Page 15 RE

Tax efficient, but leaves no assets for immediate use Common 72(t) Strategies 3.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA. Page 16 RE

Tax efficient and incurs no penalties Provides income for immediate use Can help achieve other goals if split into two IRAs Tax efficient and incurs no penalties Provides income for immediate use Can help achieve other goals if split into two IRAs Common 72(t) Strategies 4.Roll over the entire $200,000 directly into an IRA and set up a series of 72(t) distributions Page 17 RE

Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Why 72(t) distributions may be an appropriate option Page 18 RE

Why 72(t) distributions may be an appropriate option Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Page 19 RE

Why 72(t) distributions may be an appropriate option Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Page 20 RE

Why 72(t) distributions may be an appropriate option Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Louise’s goals: Making up monthly cash shortfall Growing assets for retirement Maintaining financial flexibility Page 21 RE

A look at the results By choosing to roll over her 401(k) assets into an IRA, split the accounts and take 72(t) distributions from one of them, Louise: Receives sufficient income from an IRA to cover monthly shortfall without incurring a 10% penalty Keeps a significant portion of her assets potentially growing May be able to minimize the income tax impact of unneeded 72(t) distributions if she finds a new job By choosing to roll over her 401(k) assets into an IRA, split the accounts and take 72(t) distributions from one of them, Louise: Receives sufficient income from an IRA to cover monthly shortfall without incurring a 10% penalty Keeps a significant portion of her assets potentially growing May be able to minimize the income tax impact of unneeded 72(t) distributions if she finds a new job Page 22 RE

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Next Steps Schedule a meeting with me or another financial advisor, who can determine whether 72(t) distributions are right for you. Page 24 RE

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