Navigating Retirement with Purpose: Jet Vertz's Journey from Aviation Executive to Fulfilling Retirement 3v515s

About Jet Vertz: Jet Vertz is a retired aviation executive with a distinguished career at Pratt Whitney Aircraft and US Navy service. Holding degrees in aerospace engineering and an MBA, he now leads the Purpose-Driven Retirement Workshop at the University of Rhode Island. An active retiree who enjoys snowboarding and surfing, Jet is ionate about helping professionals transition to meaningful, fulfilling retirements by emphasizing financial preparedness, continued learning, and community engagement. In this episode, Shawn and Jet Vertz discuss: Jeff's background in the Navy and aviation Staying physically and mentally active in retirement Creating meaningful activities after a career Financial planning for retirement Importance of continuing education and community engagement Key Takeaways: Prioritize financial planning with savings and annuities for retirement security. Find purpose beyond personal interests through meaningful activities. Maintain physical and mental health through active hobbies and engagement. Invest in continuous learning and community involvement during retirement. "Continuing education is something you do for yourself to stay cognitively sharp. And community engagement is about giving back to your community, country, and a world. " - Jet Vertz   Connect with Jet Vertz:  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetvertzprofile/  Get a free copy of Shawn’s book “The Priority of Retirement” here- https://www.retirewisepro.com/the-priority-of-retirement Shawn: Website- https://www.retirewisepro.com/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIMGdosN-snkV5gFt7FRSg LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-maloney-retire-wise Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/retirewise_llc/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ShawnMaloney.RetirementPlanning/ Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Jet Vertz is not a client, nor should his appearance in this ment be construed as an endorsement of Shawn Maloney or Retire Wise LLC. Formerly with Pratt Whitney Aircraft and US Navy Service, are not d with Retire Wise LLC. or AEWM. The information and opinions contained are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. They are given for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to buy or sell any of the products mentioned. The information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the needs of an individual's situation. Review # 02994394-04/25 81z18