Month: June 2026

Rethinking Retirement Plans: Easier, Smarter, More Valuable with Jacqueline Reeves (Ep. 20)

Rethinking Retirement Plans: Easier, Smarter, More Valuable with Jacqueline Reeves (Ep. 20)

Retirement plans have long been seen as expensive, complex, and difficult to manage—especially for small businesses. But that perception is changing.

In this episode of the Planning Perspectives Podcast, Jackie Reeves joins Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy to explore what’s different today, the opportunities many employers may be overlooking, and why taking a fresh look at your current plan could deliver meaningful value for both your business and your employees.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why no business is “too small” to offer a retirement plan—and how accessibility has improved
  • How modern plans have become more affordable, streamlined, and easier to manage
  • Why retirement benefits are now a powerful differentiator for attracting and retaining talent
  • How features like automatic enrollment—and a simple plan review—can significantly improve outcomes
  • And more.

This conversation makes a compelling case for revisiting your approach—because today’s retirement plans aren’t just easier, they’re a strategic advantage. 

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About our Guest: 

Jacqueline (Jackie) Reeves leads Retirement Plan Services at Bryn Mawr Trust, a WSFS company. She works with business owners to design, evaluate, and optimize retirement plans that align with company goals, employee needs, and evolving regulatory requirements. Jackie specializes in helping organizations navigate plan design, fiduciary oversight, retirement plan benchmarking, participant engagement, and long-term retirement readiness strategies. Throughout this conversation, she shares practical insights on how business owners can simplify retirement plan decisions while creating meaningful benefits for their employees.

Roths Decoded: Timing, Taxes, and the Power of Flexibility (Ep. 19)

Roths Decoded: Timing, Taxes, and the Power of Flexibility (Ep. 19)

Roth accounts can shape how and when taxes are paid, but the right choice depends on timing, income, and long-term goals.

How can savers use Roth planning to create more flexibility before and during retirement?

In this episode, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy explain how Roth IRAs, Roth 401(k)s, conversions, and backdoor Roth contributions fit into a broader financial plan. They compare Roth and traditional accounts, explain income limits, cover required distributions, and share why high earners may still benefit from Roth strategies. The conversation also clears up common myths and highlights why tax diversification matters.

Key takeaways:

  • How Roth IRAs differ from traditional IRAs when it comes to taxes, timing, and withdrawals
  • Why high-income years may not be ideal for Roth contributions, but Roth planning can still fit
  • How Roth conversions can help retirees use lower-income years to shift money strategically
  • Why Roth 401(k)s may offer higher contribution room without Roth IRA income restrictions
  • How backdoor Roth contributions work and why existing IRA balances can create tax issues

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