Will Your Money Outlast You?
Let's Make Sure the Answer Is Yes.
You've spent decades building your savings. Now the question isn't how much you have… It's whether it will last. We build retirement income plans that turn your nest egg into a paycheck you can't outlive, so you can stop wondering and start living.
Our Approach
A Plan Built Around You — Not a Product We Need to Sell
Most financial advice starts with a product. Ours starts with a conversation. Before we ever talk about annuities, insurance, or investment accounts, we want to understand one thing: what does a secure retirement actually look like for you? Everything else follows from there.
The Questions Keeping You Up at Night
You're not alone if you've asked yourself:
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67% of Americans say they're more afraid of running out of money than dying — up 10 points from 57% in 2022
Source: Allianz Life, 2026 Annual Retirement Study
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The personal savings rate fell from 6.2% in Q1 2024 to 2.8% by Q2 2026, as households draw down reserves to keep up with prices
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63% of retirees list healthcare costs as their #1 financial worry
Source: eHealth/Retirable survey (Mar 2024), cited in Carry, 14 Must-Know Retirement Stats for 2026
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4% of Americans own a life insurance policy, but one-third aren't exactly sure how it works
Source: LendEDU survey, March 2026
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About 80% of retirees are concerned Medicare prices will increase in 2026, and only 53% feel confident in their Medicare and supplemental coverage
Source: Clever Real Estate, 2026 Retirement Statistics
These aren't small questions. And generic advice from a call center or a robo-advisor isn't going to answer them. You need a real plan, built by someone who's done this for real people… for over 30 years.
How We Help
A Plan for Every Piece of Your Retirement Puzzle
Retirement isn't one decision — it's dozens of them, all connected.
Four Pillars. We help you get every piece right.
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Guaranteed Income Streams
"Will I run out of money?"
It's the #1 fear among retirees — and it's solvable. We build income strategies that protect your principal while guaranteeing income for as long as you live. -
Life Insurance
"Am I actually using this the right way?"
Most people only see life insurance as a payout after they're gone. We show you how it can work for you now — with tax advantages most people never learn about.
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Long-Term Care Insurance
"What if I need care I can't afford?"
7 in 10 people over 65 will need long-term care. We help you plan for it before it becomes an emergency — not after.
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Medicare Supplements
"What isn't Medicare covering?"
We close the gaps before they turn into surprise medical bills that eat into your retirement savings.
The Decision My Mom Made Quietly—And What It's Worth Today
Could a government worker and a public-school teacher ever prepare to spend nearly $250,000 a year in retirement care—especially when they never earned $250,000 a year in combined income during their careers?
At ages 86 and 91, that is my parents' reality today, and it is the core reason I am so deeply passionate about RetirementCare Plans.
Few people can truly fathom the cost of care two decades into the future. Home health aides at $30 an hour for 16 hours a day, 365 days a year, coupled with Medicare premiums, Medigap coverage, and housing in a retirement community quickly cross $250,000 annually.
My career was forged on Wall Street. As a Vice President at Morgan Stanley in the late 1990s, my attention was on high-growth investments and chasing the next .com IPO. Even though I had been a licensed insurance agent since 1994, my focus was entirely on wealth accumulation. My mom, however, was focused on long-term protection.
Without telling any of us, she quietly purchased a long-term care insurance policy through her employer.
Decades later, when the time came, my mom could no longer fully witness the fruitfulness of her choice. Yet that single decision now contributes $6,800 every month toward their care. In a quiet moment recently, with tears in his eyes, my dad whispered to me, “Your mom really took care of us, didn’t she?”
“Yeah, Dad,” I answered. “She really did.”
Earning my CFP® credentials in 2012 shifted my entire professional philosophy. It exposed a massive void in standard financial advising: people routinely purchase investment products without following a strategic planning process. Wall Street teaches investment returns, but comprehensive planning provides true security against the eventualities of aging.
70% of people who reach age 65 will need some form of long-term care. How will your portfolio handle $30 an hour, 16 hours a day, every day of the year?
Making a plan today makes all the difference in the world. Let’s build a strategy that protects your hard-earned wealth and the people you love.
— Lew Baker, CFP®, Founder
How We Work With You
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We Listen First
Your Situation, Not a Template
We don't believe in cookie-cutter retirement plans. Before we recommend anything, we sit down and learn about your income, your goals, your family, your health concerns, and — just as important — what keeps you up at night. A plan that ignores your fears isn't a real plan.
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We Show You the Full Picture
Clarity Before Commitment
Using a comprehensive income analysis, we map out exactly where you stand today: what you have, what you'll need, and where the gaps are. No jargon, no sales pitch — just a clear, honest picture of your retirement, explained in plain English.
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We Build a Strategy With Guardrails
Protection First, Growth Second
With over 30 years of institutional experience — including time at Merrill Lynch and as a Vice President at Morgan Stanley — Lew brings Wall Street-level rigor to every plan, but with one key difference: the priority isn't chasing returns, it's protecting what you've already built. We layer in guaranteed income, insurance protection, and tax-efficient strategies so your plan can withstand market swings, health surprises, and whatever else retirement throws your way.
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We Stay With You
A Relationship, Not a Transaction
Retirement isn't a single decision — it's 20-30 years of decisions. Markets shift. Health changes. Laws change. We review your plan regularly and adjust as your life does, so you're never left guessing whether your plan still works.
The Discipline Behind the Approach
Why It Works
Lew Baker's approach is shaped by two very different worlds: the structure and accountability of the United States Military Academy and the analytical rigor of a 30-year career on Wall Street. That combination means every plan we build isn't just optimistic — it's stress-tested, disciplined, and built to hold up when it matters most.
The People Behind Your Plan
Your retirement plan is only as strong as the people building it. That's why every member of our team brings both deep expertise and a genuine commitment to getting your plan right — not just once, but for as long as you need us.
One Team. One Standard.
Real People. Real Experience. Real Accountability.
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Lew Baker, CFP®
Founder & Fiduciary Advisor
"I don't want to be your advisor for one meeting. I want to be your advisor for the next 20-30 years."
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Christina Valenzuela
Client Care Administrator
"A lot of what I do, you never see — but that's the point. If everything runs smoothly on your end, I've done my job right."
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Trixie Calvadores
Retirement Readiness Specialist
"By the time we hang up, I want you to feel like someone's actually in your corner."
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Katrena Pino
Client Relations Coordinator
"You don't have to have it all figured out before you call. That's literally what we're here for."
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Ferris Dean
Licensed Agent
"My job isn't to sell you a product. It's to make sure you actually understand your options — with confidence."
Real Plans. Real Relief.
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The Baker's Briefing
"A goal without a plan is just a wish."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Don't Leave Your Retirement to Wishful Thinking
You've spent decades earning it. Don't spend your retirement wondering if it's enough. Let's turn your savings into a plan you can actually count on.