Retirement Planning in a New Direction: A Return to Common Sense

“If you're tired of the failed buy & hope approach and are looking for a fresh take on protecting your financial future then look no further.  Declare your independence from uncertainty and put yourself back in control with Matt's book.”
- Rob Russell  |  Author, Retirement Held Hostage, U.S. News & World Report Smarter Investor columnist

"Matt, your book brings financial topics to the table for families in a very understandable way.  I feel your ideas on planning for the future should be considered by all.  Great Job & Good Luck!"
- Isaac W. Wright  |  Author, Navigate Your Way To A Secure Retirement

“Matt Dicken provides retirees and those soon to be retired in his new release Retirement Planning in a New Direction a very specific, well designed and thorough plan on how to not only survive in challenging times but a way to thrive. I highly recommend and encourage you to be proactive and to read this extremely important and ideally timed guide to personal finance and retirement planning.“
- Matt Zagula  |  Author, Invasion Of The Money Snatchers, A Practical Guide To Protecting Your $tuff From Creditors, Predators & A Government Gone Wild!

“In today's uncertain economic times, to be successful you need to truly understand your options in retirement, options to reduce risk, minimize taxes and provide lifetime income you can't outlive.  Matt's book is a great place to start as he provides some no-nonsense, proven strategies and ideas honed from his years of helping people enjoy the "good life" in retirement.  If a successful retirement is your goal, this book is a MUST READ!”
- Cody Foster  |  Founder, Advisors Excel

“Matt’s mission is to educate, earn trust and develop meaningful relationships with folks in his home town. In today’s tough economic times you are going to need help making some critical decisions with your money. The money that will represent your lifetime of work and the same money that will take care of you and your family forever. Running out of money in retirement is an emotional concern to everyone in today’s world. Advisors have the obligation to reach out and help those that are in need of the latest information and techniques to protect their savings and to maximize their investments. This book will explain and give you insight into the financial experiences that millions of individuals just like you are having in the second part of their lives…their issues, their worries, their decisions, and the attainable solutions that are available to them.  Once you read these pages, you too will understand the path you will need to take…. You owe it to yourself, to your family and to your parents that have worked so hard to make you who you are today.”
- Jorge Villar  |  Founder & President, RME

Matt Dicken is the Founder & CEO of Strategic Wealth Designers, a full service financial services firm working to help both retirees and pre-retirees better secure their financial futures.  He is a national coach & mentor for financial advisors & CPAs. His “safer money” approach to investing, coupled with his track record of success, has made him a prominent authority on television, radio & many publications.  Since 1997, Matt has helped & educated thousands of individuals in Kentucky and Indiana with their retirement planning, goals & dreams.

In his personal time, Matt likes to be an involved member of his community.  In addition to being a member of the Animal Care Society (one of their dogs is a Hurricane Katrina survivor) & Northeast Christian Church, Matt is the owner & lead driver of Dicken Performance, an auto racing team.  Matt and his wife Colleen were born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and now reside in Goshen, Kentucky.