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Florida Retirement System* 

Florida Retirement System

Guidance to help you achieve your goals

Financial decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when many of them can only be made once. For State of Florida employees, the choices you make around retirement, benefits, and income planning can have a lasting impact.

Whether you are a teacher, first responder, or another public employee, Aspire Financial Partners helps you understand your options with greater clarity and confidence. We work with clients to make sense of important decisions so they can move forward with a more intentional plan.

DROP
457(b)
Roth 403(b)
IRAs
Life Insurance
Long Term Care
Disability Income
Asset Allocation

Guidance for the People Who Serve Our Communities

Your career path comes with unique retirement considerations. These videos speak directly to the needs of the people who serve our communities every day.

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First Responders

Retirement guidance built around the realities, pace, and long-term planning needs of first responders.

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Teachers

Planning support designed to help educators navigate FRS choices, retirement timing, and income decisions with greater confidence.

Questions you may be asking

Considering DROP?

  • Which pension option is best for me or my family?
  • Should I switch to the Investment Plan or stay where I am?
  • What should I do with my FRS plan?
  • What are my 457(b) options?
  • When should I claim Social Security?

Getting ready to retire?

  • Am I ready to retire?
  • Do I have enough saved?
  • What are my next steps?
  • How do I reduce taxes?
  • What should I do with my accounts and accumulated benefits?

Understanding DROP

The DROP decision deserves careful review

Entering DROP can be one of the most important retirement decisions you make. The timing, income implications, tax considerations, and next steps all deserve thoughtful analysis.

We help clients evaluate how DROP fits into their broader retirement plan so they can move forward with more confidence and less uncertainty.

Review how DROP fits with your projected retirement timeline
Understand how benefits, income, and deferred compensation accounts work together
Plan for taxes, income distribution, and the transition from work to retirement

Common DROP questions

  • Is now the right time to enter DROP?
  • How does this affect my retirement income?
  • What should I do with my DROP balance later?
  • How do I coordinate this with my 457(b) and other assets?

Talk With an Advisor About Your Next Steps

For Teachers

Educators often balance pension decisions, deferred compensation options, and long-term income planning while managing a career built around service. We help teachers make those decisions with structure and clarity.

For First Responders

First responders often face unique timing, benefit, and transition questions. We help bring clarity to those decisions so you can better understand how your retirement path fits your life and goals.

Schedule a complimentary consultation

Let us help you make informed decisions with confidence. Whether you are evaluating DROP, preparing to retire, or reviewing your benefits, we are here to help you understand your options.

*Aspire Financial Partners is not affiliated with the Florida Retirement System and this information is not approved or endorsed by the Florida Retirement System.

For more information about our firm and the services we offer, send us a quick email or call the office. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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