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The IncomeArc™ Process

A structured path from discovery to implementation — seven steps built around analysis, architecture, and precision.

"Analyze and diagnose before prescribing."

Client-Led
Advisor-Led
Collaborative
01
01
Introduction
First contact & education

The process begins with education — a retirement income seminar, a referral, or an introduction through the Architecture of Retirement. The goal is simple: determine if there's alignment and a reason to go deeper.

  • Retirement income seminar or workshop
  • Referral from CPA, attorney, or advisor
  • Architecture of Retirement materials
  • Initial alignment conversation
Client Discovery
02
02
StructureReview™
Comprehensive digital intake

Before any recommendation is made, we need a complete picture. The StructureReview™ is a structured digital intake covering every dimension of a client's financial situation — qualified plans, business interests, estate, long-term care, and lifestyle.

  • Planning questions across all tracks
  • Qualified plan, business, estate & lifestyle
  • Auto-generates prioritized planning flags
  • Identifies active planning tracks
Client Completes
03
03
Allocation Supplement
Risk & suitability assessment

The advisor-led Allocation Supplement captures the risk and suitability data that the Allocation Modeler needs to function. This includes risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, liquidity requirements, and health profile — the inputs that drive the algorithm.

  • Advisor-led intake tool
  • Risk tolerance & time horizon assessment
  • Income needs, liquidity & health profile
  • Feeds directly into the Allocation Modeler
Advisor Led
04
04
Allocation Modeler
Algo-based layer recommendations

The Allocation Modeler processes the Supplement data through an algorithmic engine and produces an IncomeArc™ allocation recommendation — how much of the client's assets should go into each of the four layers. The client reviews this output collaboratively with the advisor and can override any recommendation before parameters are set for the live session.

  • Algorithmic analysis of Supplement data
  • Recommends IncomeArc™ allocation
  • Client reviews & approves — override available
  • Output sets parameters for IncomeArchitect™ Modeler
Advisor + Client
05
05
IncomeArchitect™ Modeler
Live income architecture session

With allocation parameters confirmed, the IncomeArchitect™ Modeler runs a live session with the client — modeling the agreed architecture in real time. The advisor walks through the visual income projection layer by layer, showing the client exactly what their retirement income picture looks like under their specific plan.

  • Models agreed allocation in real time
  • Sequence of Returns Risk analysis
  • Tax on Income analysis
  • Visual income projection by layer
Advisor + Client
06
06
Presentation
Formal proposal & alignment

The formal presentation brings together the IncomeArchitect™ output, carrier illustrations, and a complete review of the planning flags identified in the StructureReview™. This is where questions are answered, priorities are aligned, and the client approves the path forward.

  • IncomeArchitect™ output & layer summary
  • Carrier illustrations & program overview
  • Planning flags & gap review
  • Client questions, alignment & approval
Advisor + Client
07
07
Implementation
Structured & coordinated

Implementation is coordinated across every dimension of the plan — applications, rollovers, 1035 exchanges, and tax counsel coordination with the client's CPA or attorney. Once in place, the relationship continues with an annual StructureReview™ to ensure the architecture stays aligned as circumstances evolve.

  • Applications, rollovers & 1035 exchanges
  • Tax counsel coordination (CPA / attorney)
  • Policy delivery & beneficiary structure
  • Annual StructureReview™ — ongoing care
Advisor + Client
Ready to Begin

Start with your StructureReview™

The first step is understanding exactly where you stand. Complete your StructureReview™ before your first meeting and arrive with a complete picture already in place.

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