Retirement Planning

Retirement is not just a finish line. It is a new chapter that needs the same level of intention and planning that your career required.

At Sunny Financial Strategies, we help you design a retirement that is organized, tax aware and built around the life you actually want - not just a number on a statement. Whether you are 5 to 10 years away from retirement or already retired, we bring structure and clarity to every decision.

Our clients include healthcare and tech professionals, business owners, executives, South Asian and immigrant families, and long-time savers who want to make sure they are truly prepared.

Our Retirement Planning Philosophy

We believe successful retirement planning is about three things:
  • Having a clear picture of the lifestyle you want

  • Knowing exactly where your income will come from and how long it can last

  • Managing taxes, risk and healthcare in a coordinated way

There is no perfect investment or perfect product. There is only a well designed plan that fits your values, your family and your timeline. Our job is to build that plan with you and keep it updated as life evolves.

The Brighter Future Retirement Blueprint

We use a structured process so you always know where you are and what comes next.
  1. Clarify your vision

    • When do you want work to be optional

    • What do you want retirement to actually look like

    • Who and what do you want to take care of

  2. Organize your financial picture

    • 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, HSAs, brokerage accounts, annuities and cash

    • Social Security estimates and any pension options

    • Debts, insurance coverage and major upcoming expenses

  3. Build your retirement income plan

    • Map out month by month and year by year income needs

    • Coordinate Social Security, pensions, withdrawals and any annuity income

    • Stress test different scenarios so you can see the range of outcomes

  4. Design your investment and tax strategy

    • Align investments with your retirement time frame and risk comfort

    • Decide which accounts to draw from first to help reduce lifetime taxes

    • Evaluate Roth conversions, capital gains management and RMD planning

  5. Plan for healthcare, long term care and legacy

    • Integrate Medicare decisions, supplemental coverage and health costs

    • Plan for long term care needs so your family and assets are protected

    • Coordinate estate planning, beneficiary designations and charitable goals

  6. Review and adjust regularly

    • Life changes, markets move and tax laws evolve

    • We update the plan with you and make adjustments so it always stays relevant

Who We Help

We design retirement strategies for:
  • Healthcare professionals
    Physicians, PAs, CRNAs, NPs, RNs, dentists, pharmacists and specialists with complex benefits, high income years and late career starts.

  • Software and tech professionals
    Engineers, product leaders and data professionals with equity compensation, RSUs, options and potential liquidity events to integrate into retirement.

  • Business owners and self employed professionals
    Owners who need to coordinate business value, retirement plans, income streams and potential sale or succession.

  • Pre retirees and retirees
    Couples and individuals in their 50s, 60s and 70s who want a clear plan for income, taxes and legacy

Stages To Consider:

  • Retiring in the next 5 to 10 years
    Focus on catch up savings, debt strategy, early Roth conversions and firming up retirement date options.

  • Already retired and want a checkup
    Review current spending, income, investment risk, taxes and healthcare to see if adjustments would help.

  • Business owners approaching exit
    Coordinate sale or succession with personal retirement timing, tax strategy and income planning.

Key Areas of Retirement Planning

Retirement Income Planning

Social Security and Pension Decisions

Investment Strategy for Retirement

Tax Smart Withdrawal Strategy

Legacy and Family Planning

How We Work With You

  • Collaborative planning with clear visuals and projections

  • Virtual or in person meetings based on your preference

  • Coordination with your CPA and attorney when needed

  • Ongoing monitoring and proactive recommendations

You always know where you stand and what the next step is.

Our Location


475 North Martingale Road
Suite 1250
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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