Amyr Rocha-Lima on the psychology of retirement part 1: The six stages of retirement

'Mentally prepare clients'

clock • 4 min read

In the first of a three-part series, Chartered financial planner Amyr Rocha-Lima explores the six stages of retirement…

Creating a financial plan for our clients is fundamental in helping them achieve the lifestyle they dream of during retirement. And just as important as the financial products we recommend is our clients' understanding of how their retirement might look when the time comes. The transition to retirement after spending, thirty or forty years at work, isn't necessarily smooth or straightforward. Retiring means a significant lifestyle change, not least a new environment and an impact on relationships. We can help our clients get into the right mindset for retirement by giving them an insi...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Retirement

Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Bridging the advisers-clients gap: How emotional intelligence can help build deeper trust with clients and better understand their financial goals

James Woodfall, Raise Your El.
clock 15 September 2025 • 1 min read
Managing drawdown risk: A new frontier in retirement planning

Managing drawdown risk: A new frontier in retirement planning

'Volatility alone is no longer a sufficient risk measure'

Matthew Wright
clock 29 August 2025 • 4 min read
Sounding the alarm: Facing the retirement reality check

Sounding the alarm: Facing the retirement reality check

'At the heart of the issue is a worrying lack of engagement'

Laith Khalaf
clock 17 June 2025 • 3 min read