Eric D. Brotman, CFP(R), AEP(R), CPWA(R), is the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors in Lutherville, MD. He's the author of the award-winning book ""Don't Retire...Graduate!"" and host of the podcast by the same name. His firm provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services for families, and financial wellness programs for companies and their employees. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Financial Services from the American College. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP(R)) and holds multiple advanced certifications. He is serving on the Board of Trustees for Stevenson University and previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland State Retirement & Pension System as an appointee of former Governor Larry Hogan, and on the Business Advisory Council for former Comptroller, Peter Franchot.
"""A must-read for those at any stage of retirement preparation."" - Dr. Daniel Crosby, NYT bestselling author Eric Brotman, always a gifted communicator when it comes to retirement and financial topics, does it again! Don't Retire...Graduate! is a common-sense, step-by-step guide to succeeding at the next chapter of your life. Brotman uses a conversational, interactive format to give readers a clear, concise way to view the process of saving for retirement, then managing the financial and emotional aspects of the post-retirement years. If you want a complex topic broken down in a friendly, easy-to-use manner, this book is for you! -Kate Stalter, investment columnist at Forbes and US News & World Report, founder of ProsperitySource Advisors The layout is superbly engaging...Don't Retire...Graduate! is a fresh take on planning for your financial freedom.This comprehensive guide is a great reference tool to refer to again and again as/when needed."" -Reader Views review If you only read one book about your personal finances, make sure it's this one. To say this book is ""terrific"" vastly understates its value. Everyone who wants to handle their financial affairs well needs to read Don't Retire...Graduate! and take its advice. -Readers Favorite 5 star review"