“Retirement is extremely complex and continues to change. People need guidance and a process. They need to be able to understand the hurdles that are in front of them and ways they cannot just survive retirement but actually thrive in it and leave a meaningful legacy. This book walks you through the hurdles and roadblocks that can be in your way and provides a streamlined and easy-to-follow process so you can leave a life-changing legacy at the end of your retirement.” —Jamie P. Hopkins, Esq., MBA, CFP®, LLM, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, managing partner of Wealth Solutions, Carson Group, an author of Rewirement: Rewiring the Way You Think About Retirement!

“It is evident that Tony Hixon cares deeply about helping others. He’s taken a tragic story and turned it into a learning opportunity for the world to benefit from. This book has made me rethink how I view work, retirement, and long-term planning. I’m grateful for Tony’s courage to write it.” —Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show and author of the best-selling book Welcome to Management: How to Grow from Top Performer to Excellent Leader

“This book offers a path to retirement that goes beyond the facts and figures to get to the heart of planning, using our capital to live a life that’s meaningful. It’s time to redefine retirement, and this personal yet practical read offers an unexpectedly poignant view of how working with a trusted advisor can help you do just that with greater purpose and peace of mind.” —Stephanie Bogan, founder & CEO of Limitless Advisor

“In this deeply moving, relevant book, Tony exposes the smoldering discontent that is so common, yet often overlooked, in seasons of transition. Through personal reflection and practical tips, he highlights the opportunity we each have to turn stumbling blocks into stepping-stones on our unique paths to finishing well.” Dean Niewolny, chairman of Halftime Institute and author of Trade Up: How to Move from Just Making Money to Making a Difference

“God wastes nothing. Even Tony's mother taking her own life. Out of this tragedy, Tony has integrated truths that most of us don't connect. The relationship between purpose, transition, identity, and finances. Strange but essential bedfellows. This is a book that should be read slowly . . . and before you think you need it. You and the people around you will be better for it.” —Gary Harpst, founder and CEO of Six Disciplines and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book Six Disciplines® Execution Revolution

“Tony has done an incredible job of intertwining vulnerability and practicality. In his unique voice, this story will inspire the reader to do more than just the status quo. It is clear to me, as someone in my 40s, that this isn't about racing towards retirement, but rather it is about finding a deeper meaning to serve the world abroad. As culture continues to feel more and more vague, this is a resource to help us get focused—no matter what age.” —Reverend Tony Miltenberger, lead pastor of Restoration Church and host of Reclamation Podcast

“For many people, the prospect of retirement is exciting—the just reward of a life well lived and the long-awaited result of responsible decision-making. But this is not true for everyone. Tony Hixon uses a personal tragedy he's experienced to educate us about the softer side of financial planning. Numbers can be made to fit on a spreadsheet and may sometimes offer us comfort about the future. But that's only the beginning of the process.” —Downtown Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, on-air contributor to CNBC, and author of How I Invest My Money: Finance Experts Reveal How They Save, Spend and Invest; Clash of the Financial Pundits: How the Media Influences Your Investment Decisions for Better or Worse; Backstage Wall Street: An Insider’s Guide to Knowing Who to Trust, Who to Run From, and How to Maximize Your Investments

“A meaningful retirement requires more than a focus on finances. Retirement Stepping Stones offers a step-by-step road map for planning a purposeful, engaging, and enjoyable second act of life. Reading this book will help inspire and equip you with the tools needed to live your best life.” Nancy Collamer, founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com and author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions in Retirement