Brandon Renfro

Brandon Renfro, PhD, CFP® is a financial advisor located in Longview, Texas. He specializes in assisting pre-retirees and retirees in tax-efficient retirement planning and income distributions. He has over 10 years of financial planning experience and is a former finance professor who brings a unique perspective that merges academic theory with practical application. Brandon has been published in the Journal of Financial Planning and has contributed to Fox News, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, AARP, and others.

Articles

Memory Games for Adults: What to Play and Why

By Brandon Renfro

May 24, 2024August 1, 2024

4 mins read

Memory games for adults can slow the mental aging process. Here are four games to stimulate your brain and other activities to try.

Navigating Life Insurance for Parents over 60

By Brandon Renfro

May 22, 2024October 7, 2024

10 mins read

Learn how to navigate life insurance for parents over 60, whether you’re helping your parents research policies or taking one out on their behalf.

How Long Does Life Insurance Take to Pay Out?

By Brandon Renfro

May 17, 2024October 7, 2024

9 mins read

How long does life insurance take to pay out? Learn how long payouts generally take and situations that can cause delays.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Disability Insurance

By Brandon Renfro

May 15, 2024October 7, 2024

14 mins read

Understanding the differences between short-term vs. long-term disability insurance can help you decide which policy is best for your needs.

Why Disability Insurance Matters

By Brandon Renfro

May 10, 2024October 7, 2024

10 mins read

Disability insurance protects your income if you can’t work because you’re sick or injured. Learn more about why disability insurance matters.

Why Are My Social Security Benefits Reduced?

By Brandon Renfro

April 26, 2024October 8, 2024

10 mins read

Seeing your Social Security benefits reduced can be a frustrating experience. Here are a few common reasons you may see a reduction and what you can do.