**14th Annual Retirement Today Seminar**

Retirement isn’t what it used to be. Are you ready? In this two session course, we’ll uncover the strategies, tools, and insights to avoid costly mistakes and build confidence in your future.

September-October 2025

$42 Individual

$62 Couple

Cost

1,500+

Lifetime Attendees

2/5HR

Workshops

2

Speakers

2/5HR

Workshops

Join the thousands of individuals who have taken this course and stepped into retirement with clarity and confidence. Learn the same proven strategies that have helped others successfully.

What will you learn?

Retirement needs and expenses

We’ll uncover the hidden and often overlooked expenses of retirement costs that most people, without years of experience, would never anticipate so you can avoid surprises and stay financially secure.

Retirement income sources

Learn how to maximize income from Social Security, pensions, and personal investments to create a reliable retirement paycheck. We’ll show you how to align these income streams so you never have to wonder where your money will come from.

Investments/Risk Management/Asset Protection

We’ll break down how to balance growth with protection, helping you avoid costly mistakes when markets shift. With proven strategies in risk management and asset protection, you can safeguard what you’ve built while still keeping your retirement on track.

Retirement Roadblocks and Mistakes

Many retirees unknowingly face pitfalls like overspending early, underestimating healthcare, or mismanaging withdrawals that can derail even the best plans. In this class, you’ll learn how to identify and avoid these common roadblocks so your retirement stays secure and stress-free.

Our Expert

Educators

Steve Hipsley

President of champlain Wealth management

Doug Brady

vP of champlain Wealth management

Tickets

Available!

Reserve your seats now before they fill up!

Frequently Answered Questions

How much does the Retirement Today Seminar cost?

👉 The course fee is $46 for individuals and $62 for couples. Your registration includes both nights of instruction and a detailed course workbook filled with tools, checklists, and strategies you can reference long after the seminar.

When is the Seminar?

📅 The 14th Annual Retirement Today Seminar is coming to several convenient locations across the Capital District. You can join us at Adirondack Community College in Wilton (Sept. 30 & Oct. 7, 6:30–9:00 PM), Adirondack Community College in Queensbury (Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 6:30–9:00 PM), Saratoga Springs High School (Oct. 2 & Oct. 9, 6:30–9:00 PM), or Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park (Oct. 3 & Oct. 10, 6:30–9:00 PM).

Who should attend the seminar?

This seminar is designed for individuals and couples who are within a few years of retirement or recently retired. Whether you’re confident in your plan or not sure where to begin, the content will help you uncover the “blind spots” that most people miss.

What will I learn at the seminar?

👉 You’ll walk away with clarity on the decisions that matter most:
✅ How to manage income in retirement
✅ Strategies for protecting assets from risk
✅ Mistakes to avoid that can derail a retirement plan
Our goal is to help you feel confident and prepared for this next chapter.