Plan Smarter. Retire Better.

Academy of Retirement offers premier retirement education hosted at well-known universities throughout the state of Florida. Our comprehensive courses equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to make confident financial decisions and design the retirement you’ve always envisioned.

Certified Instructors

Learn from trusted financial professionals certified to teach this course.

Valuable Information

Practical strategies you can put to work for your retirement right away.

Time Sensitive Info

Stay ahead of today’s changing retirement landscape.

Easy To Follow

Clear, step-by-step guidance designed for everyone entering or in retirement.

Register for Upcoming Classes

Please select the class that you would like to attend. Register below and you will get a notification for the information for your class of choice. We look forward to seeing you, and please email us if you have any questions. info@theacademyofretirement.com

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Who Should Attend Our College Classes?

This course is designed for anyone seeking a clear, step-by-step approach to building a confident retirement plan. In an engaging, guided format, you’ll explore every key area of retirement planning:

Pre-retirees and Retirees

Pre-retirees and retirees who want to align their investments, estate plan, and healthcare decisions for long-term security and many other retirement goals.

Unleash the Power of Knowledge

Tax Strategy Questions?

Those with questions about tax strategies, Social Security benefits, or creating a reliable income plan and who want clear, actionable answers.

Unleash the Power of Security

Individuals Facing Decisions

Individuals facing time-sensitive decisions, such as choosing between a lump sum and a pension, or determining the most tax-efficient way to access retirement funds.

Unleash the Power of Control

Anyone Seeking Guidance

Anyone seeking personalized guidance through a one-on-one strategy session to bring all the pieces together into a tailored, easy-to-follow plan.

Unleash the Power of Education

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with more than just information; you’ll have a clear, customized path to the retirement you’ve envisioned.

Team Discussion

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The Course Syllabus For Our Class

Part 1
Section 1Investment Planning
Section 2Estate Planning
Section 3Healthcare Planning


Part 2
Section 4Tax Planning
Section 5Social Security Planning
Section 6Income Planning


Part 3
Strategy Session

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The Course Outline

1 – Investment Planning
Learn how to structure and balance your portfolio to manage risk, protect your assets, and pursue consistent growth throughout retirement.


2 – Estate Planning
Understand the essential documents and strategies to protect your legacy, minimize probate, and ensure your wishes are carried out.


3 – Healthcare Planning
Explore Medicare, supplemental coverage, and long-term care options to safeguard your health and finances in retirement.

4 – Tax Planning
Discover ways to reduce your lifetime tax burden through smart withdrawal strategies, Roth conversions, and other tax-efficient approaches.


5 – Social Security Planning
Learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits by choosing the right timing and strategy for your situation.


6 – Income Planning
Create a reliable, sustainable income stream that supports your lifestyle no matter how long you live.


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The Education You Need for the Retirement You Want!

This financial planning course is built to help you create the retirement you deserve on your terms.

Get real answers to real questions about your most pressing financial and retirement concerns. Whether your goal is leaving a legacy, preserving your lifestyle, or creating a lasting income stream, this class will give you the strategies and confidence to get there.

Unlike generic financial information, this is true financial education focused on your best interests and your unique goals. You’ll learn how to:


• Reduce taxes in retirement
• Manage investment risk
• Plan for healthcare and long-term care
• Protect your legacy through estate planning


Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, secure your future, and live the life you’ve envisioned.

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Meet Your Instructor

For Dustin Stanley, success is measured by a client’s peace of mind and their ability to enjoy retirement on their terms. He dedicates his efforts each day to make his clients’ dreams and visions a lasting reality.

Dustin Stanley
Financial Advisor & Educator


Dustin founded The Academy of Retirement to help people prepare for retirement with clarity and confidence. He brings over a decade of industry experience and believes retirement planning should be empowering, not overwhelming. So, he built his firm to ensure clients have a thoughtful partner by their side guiding them in every planning step. As a nationally recognized financial advisor and educator, Dustin brings personal and caring support and a strategic ability to help clients retire their way.