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Your Trusted Retirement Planning Partner in Fort Washington, PA
At Thrive Financial Services, we specialize in transforming retirement planning into a clear, confident journey tailored to your unique goals. With over 80 years of combined experience, our team of seasoned professionals has developed a proprietary process called Your Roadmap to Thrive, designed to bring clarity to complex financial decisions. Recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years and honored with Five Star Professional awards, we combine industry expertise with personalized strategies. Our focus on retirement income planning, wealth management, and insurance solutions empowers clients to navigate Social Security timing, tax implications, and Medicare planning with assurance.Through complimentary workshops, one-on-one consultations, and ongoing advisory services, we prioritize client education and long-term financial security. Backed by Thrive Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, we deliver transparent guidance without hidden fees or obligations. Our client-centric philosophy ensures every recommendation aligns with your vision for a sustainable, stress-free retirement. By staying attuned to evolving market dynamics, we help clients convert financial challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.
Services
Retirement Income Planning
Wealth Management
Financial Planning Services
Investment Strategies
Insurance Products
Social Security Timing
Tax Implications Analysis
Medicare Planning
Workshops/Webinars
Complimentary Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ combined years of retirement-specific financial expertise
- Our proprietary Your Roadmap to Thrive process ensures comprehensive planning
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees or obligations
- Our team includes CFP professionals and specialized retirement advisors
- We provide ongoing educational resources through workshops and webinars
Associations and certifications
- Inc. 5000
- Five Star Professional
What people say
Personalized attention
Knowledgeable advisors
Effective strategies
Peace of mind
Ongoing support
Services
Retirement Income Planning
Our Retirement Income Planning service creates sustainable cash flow solutions tailored to your retirement timeline and financial objectives. We analyze all income sources including pensions, Social Security, and investment portfolios to develop tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. With personalized projections and market volatility mitigation techniques, we help ensure your savings last throughout retirement while maintaining your desired lifestyle.
Wealth Management
Through Thrive Capital Management, we offer professional wealth management services that combine investment advisory with comprehensive financial planning. Our approach focuses on portfolio diversification, risk management, and long-term growth strategies customized to your risk tolerance and retirement timeline. We continuously monitor market conditions to optimize asset allocation and preserve capital for retirees and pre-retirees.
Financial Planning Services
Our Financial Planning Services cover all aspects of retirement readiness, including tax planning, estate strategies, and long-term care solutions. We create holistic roadmaps that integrate insurance products, investment accounts, and income sources to achieve your retirement vision. The process includes regular reviews to adapt plans as market conditions and personal circumstances evolve.
Social Security Timing
We specialize in maximizing Social Security benefits through strategic claiming decisions. Our analysis considers spousal benefits, delayed retirement credits, and tax implications to create optimal claiming timelines. By integrating Social Security planning with overall retirement income strategies, we help clients extract maximum value from this critical income source while minimizing lifetime tax exposure.
Workshops/Webinars
Our complimentary workshops and webinars provide retirement education on topics like Medicare enrollment, tax-efficient withdrawals, and market trends affecting seniors. These sessions offer actionable insights and opportunities to ask questions about retirement planning challenges. Participants receive follow-up resources and can schedule personalized consultations to implement discussed strategies.
People
David Bezar
Senior Managing Partner
With decades of financial services experience, David Bezar co-founded Thrive Financial Services to help retirees achieve financial security. He leads strategic development and client relationships, bringing expertise in retirement income planning and investment management to benefit clients.
Karen Bezar
Managing Partner
Karen Bezar combines financial expertise with client-focused service as Managing Partner. She oversees operations and client experience, ensuring Thrive's retirement planning services meet the highest standards of quality and personalized attention for all clients.
Bret Elam
Managing Partner
Bret Elam brings extensive retirement planning experience to his role as Managing Partner. He specializes in developing customized wealth management solutions and leads Thrive's team of financial advisors in delivering exceptional service to pre-retirees and retirees.
Sean DeBarberie
Financial Advisor
Certified Financial Planner Sean DeBarberie provides personalized retirement guidance to clients. With multiple professional designations, he helps clients navigate complex financial decisions and implement strategies aligned with their long-term goals and risk tolerance.
Gosia Guziak
Relationship Advisor
Relationship Advisor Gosia Guziak supports clients throughout their retirement journey. She focuses on client communication and service coordination, leveraging her CFP certification to help clients understand and implement their financial plans effectively.
Questions
What retirement planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive retirement planning including income strategies, wealth management, Social Security optimization, tax-efficient withdrawal plans, and insurance solutions tailored to pre-retirees and retirees.
How does Your Roadmap to Thrive process work?
Our proprietary process begins with a complimentary consultation to understand your goals, followed by customized strategy development and ongoing portfolio management to adapt to changing needs.
Are your financial advisors certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes Certified Financial Planners (CFP), Retirement Income Certified Professionals (RICP), and specialists with decades of retirement planning experience.
What investment strategies do you use?
We employ diversified investment approaches aligned with your risk tolerance, including both conservative and growth-oriented strategies through Thrive Capital Management's advisory services.
Do you offer educational resources for retirees?
We provide regular workshops, webinars, and radio programs covering retirement topics like Medicare planning, tax implications, and market trends affecting seniors.
Reviews (2)
Melanie DuPree
Sep 07, 2020
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I went to a workshop and then to counseling. Bryan was very helpful and offered suggestions that increased my income immediately. I have a better idea of what my retirement income will look like. Also, everything was presented so I could understand and a printed summary was emailed to me. I will be returning for additional counseling.
Joseph Kaelin
Sep 10, 2016
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Notably the most direct and easiest to understand group of financial planners to guide you through the confusing process of retirement issues and regulations.
