You spent your career preparing others. Let's prepare you for retirement.
Your pension may be the foundation, but your retirement decision also involves savings, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, and the life you want after the final bell.
- Designed for public-school employees
- Plain-English guidance
- No-pressure first conversation
Does your retirement plan go beyond your pension?
- 01 When Can I Retire?
- 02 Which Pension Option Should I Take?
- 03 Why Am I In the 403b That I Am In?
- 04 Why Am I Saving What I Am Saving?
- 05 How Does the Rest of My Plan Fit In?
- 06 What Should I Address Before I Retire?
Planning around pensions and school benefits.
One plan, not a collection of disconnected accounts.
Local advice from a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
Six decisions that can shape your retirement.
A strong retirement plan connects every moving piece, so one decision does not accidentally undermine another.
Get clearer answers before making your retirement decisions.
Explore our educator-focused video series covering the retirement questions public-school employees often face.
- Created for public-school employees approaching retirement
- Plain-English explanations without unnecessary jargon
- Watch the complete series at your own pace
Your pension answers only one part of the question.
The bigger question is whether all of your resources can work together to support the retirement you actually want.
“Can I retire?” becomes easier to answer when you can see your pension, investments, taxes, insurance, estate plan, and personal goals on the same page.
Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer next step.
The initial conversation helps us understand what matters to you, identify the decisions ahead, and determine whether additional planning could be useful.
Tell us where you are
Share your school role, retirement timing, priorities, and biggest questions.
Identify the moving pieces
We organize the pension, benefits, accounts, and planning areas that may need attention.
Clarify your next step
You leave knowing what deserves further analysis, without pressure or obligation.
David Pulcini, CFP®
David is CEO and Lead Advisor at SixPoint Financial Partners. He helps families coordinate retirement income, investments, taxes, risk management, estate planning, and the personal goals that make each plan unique.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- CEO & Lead Advisor
- Rochester, New York
Let's talk through your public-school retirement decisions.
Tell us a little about yourself, then choose a convenient time for a complimentary conversation with David and the SixPoint team.
SixPoint Financial Partners is not affiliated with or endorsed by any public-school district, union, NYSTRS, or NYSLRS. This information is educational and does not constitute individualized investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer next step.
A complimentary conversation with David and the SixPoint team, with no pressure or obligation.