Heather joined The American College of Financial Services at the Horizons Conference to discuss why Social Security decisions shouldn’t be made in isolation. The conversation explores common misconceptions about claiming benefits at age 62, the importance of coordinating Social Security with broader retirement income strategies, and how financial professionals can help clients make more informed decisions.
The discussion also covers Medicare premium timing, IRMAA, inherited IRAs, and the role of the RSSA designation in helping advisors integrate Social Security into comprehensive retirement planning.
Watch the full interview on YouTube.
Heather is a nationally recognized expert in Social Security and retirement income planning with more than three decades of experience in the financial services industry. On a mission to empower and educate both consumers and the advisors who serve them, she combines the precision of a strategist with the heart of a storyteller. Whether simplifying complex IRS regulations, demystifying Medicare, or turning Social Security’s rules into client-ready strategies, Heather delivers actionable insight with a pulse on policy and a passion for people.
As Founder and President of HLS Retirement Consulting, she partners with forward-thinking advisors nationwide to design strategy-based solutions that help clients grow, protect, and preserve their retirement income. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Heather Schreiber’s Social Security Advisor, a nationally distributed monthly newsletter focused on turning complex Social Security rules into strategy-driven, value-creating solutions that help advisors strengthen relationships, retain clients, and drive growth.
Off the clock, Heather is a hiker, humorist, and proud matriarch of a family of six (plus four furry sidekicks). Having recently joined the ranks of America’s 63 million family caregivers, she shares her own caregiving journey through her writing, offering empathy, perspective, and hard-won lessons to others walking a similar path. Her signature blend of technical expertise, human connection, and a touch of sass makes her a trusted voice for advisors guiding clients through life’s most important financial transitions.
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As Founder and President of HLS Retirement Consulting, she partners with forward-thinking advisors nationwide to design strategy-based solutions that help clients grow, protect, and preserve their retirement income. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Heather Schreiber’s Social Security Advisor, a nationally distributed monthly newsletter focused on turning complex Social Security rules into strategy-driven, value-creating solutions that help advisors strengthen relationships, retain clients, and drive growth.
Off the clock, Heather is a hiker, humorist, and proud matriarch of a family of six (plus four furry sidekicks). Having recently joined the ranks of America’s 63 million family caregivers, she shares her own caregiving journey through her writing, offering empathy, perspective, and hard-won lessons to others walking a similar path. Her signature blend of technical expertise, human connection, and a touch of sass makes her a trusted voice for advisors guiding clients through life’s most important financial transitions.
Click here to sign up for the Retirement Strategy Report, Heather’s free monthly newsletter for financial professionals.
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