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Get the Social Security Benefits You Deserve.

The average household loses over $110,000 in potential income by making the wrong Social Security claiming decisions. I can help you get the money you earned and are entitled to.
-Chad Rudy

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Your Situation is Unique

Don’t lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits by making the wrong decision.

Married

You may be able to collect up to one-half of your spouse’s benefits.

Disabled

You may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

Self-employed

You may decrease your payroll taxes and still receive maximum benefits.

Divorced

You may qualify to receive Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse.

Widowed

You may qualify to receive survivor benefits that are greater than your own.

Immigrant

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may qualify for Social Security.

Get the Most Out of Your Social Security Benefits

With hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of filing options, getting the most from Social Security can be a complex decision. As a Registered Social Security Analyst, I can help you answer common retirement questions like:

  • When is the best time to claim?
  • Can I get benefits from my ex?
  • What should I do if I'm self-employed?
  • Can my children get benefits?
  • What about dependents with disabilities
  • How will my pension impact my benefits?
  • And so much more...

At the completion of your analysis, you will be provided with a comprehensive planning report outlining your benefit considerations in a way you can easily understand; with instructions for when and how to file, calculations, definitions, and much more.

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About Chad Rudy

chad@theretirementpath.com

Chad Rudy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and serves as Executive Vice President for Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc. Since 2009, he has been providing comprehensive financial planning including investment review and planning, tax planning, estate planning, education funding, retirement planning, cash management, risk management, and other services to help individuals and families achieve their personal financial goals. 

He received his MBA from Rice University and BBA in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to his Financial Advisory career, Chad worked for Fortune 100 companies Exxon and Compaq, was Director of Houston’s 11th largest private company, and spent eight years as owner of a software company. 

Chad is a highly trained professional who is committed to working in the best interests of those he serves. His professional designations and affiliations include the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the DFW Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, the Fee-Only Network, and the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts.

Chad has a long history of commitment to the community. He served as president of the Frisco Sunrise Rotary, is a graduate of Leadership Frisco, and volunteered as a head coach for his daughters’ basketball teams. In 2015, Chad was elected to the Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees where he served for seven years. For two of those years, he was selected by his colleagues to serve as Board President.