Retirement Planning Services in Port Clinton, Ohio

Your retirement plan should do more than grow your savings — it should help turn them into dependable income

Retirement Changes More Than Your Paycheck

Saving for retirement and living in retirement require two very different financial approaches.

Once you stop receiving a regular paycheck, your plan shifts from building wealth to generating dependable retirement income. Decisions about when to withdraw money from your accounts, how to manage your investments, how taxes may affect your income, and how to prepare for rising healthcare costs all play an important role in helping your savings last.

Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to make these decisions with greater clarity instead of reacting to them as they arise.

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A Good Retirement Plan Doesn't Happen by Accident

Every successful retirement plan starts with a clear understanding of your goals, priorities, and financial situation. At McIntire Retirement Services, we help clients throughout Port Clinton, OH, organize the many factors involved in retirement into a personalized strategy that reflects their unique needs. Our goal is to help retirees make thoughtful financial decisions that support the retirement they’ve planned for and earned.

What We Do

Solutions for Every Stage of Retirement

Every stage of retirement comes with new priorities, opportunities, and financial considerations. Some clients are preparing to leave the workforce, while others are already managing retirement income, investments, and long-term planning decisions. McIntire Retirement Services offers personalized solutions that help you adjust your retirement plan as your needs change.

We provide guidance in the following areas:

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Income Planning

Create a reliable retirement income strategy that supports your lifestyle while helping your savings last throughout retirement.

Social Security Planning

Understand how different claiming strategies may affect your benefits and how Social Security fits into your overall retirement plan.

Wealth Management

Develop an investment strategy that reflects your income needs, risk tolerance, and long-term goals to help protect the assets you've worked hard to build.

Retirement Planning Port Clinton, OH, Can Trust

A strong retirement plan starts with a team that takes the time to understand your priorities, answer your questions, and provide advice tailored to your unique circumstances. When you choose McIntire Retirement Services, you gain the following benefits:

Independent guidance

Our recommendations are based on what's appropriate for your financial situation, helping you make informed decisions that align with your goals.

More than 20 years of experience

For more than two decades, we've helped individuals, retirees, and families navigate important retirement decisions through changing financial circumstances.

A Personalized Strategy

Every retirement plan begins with understanding your priorities and recommending strategies that fit your needs, not a predetermined formula.

Meet Our Team

In a world full of noise about money, a trusted advisor who knows you by name makes all the difference.

Why Clients Rely on Us

The relationships we build matter as much as the plans we create. Here is what families across Northwest Ohio have to say about working with us.
Our Resources

Explore Our Retirement Planning Resources

Check out our educational resources for practical insights on retirement income, Social Security, investment strategies, tax considerations, and other topics that can help you make informed decisions about your financial future.

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A Clear Process for Building Your Retirement Plan

Our structured approach helps you make informed decisions while keeping your long-term retirement goals in focus.

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We begin by learning about your financial situation, retirement goals, and the priorities that matter most to you. This will help us understand where you are today and what you want to accomplish in the years ahead.

Strategy

We create a personalized strategy to support your retirement objectives by evaluating opportunities, identifying potential challenges, and recommending solutions that align with your needs.

Implementation

Once you're ready to move forward, we'll help implement the actions needed to support your retirement strategy. Our team will guide you through each step, answer your questions, and make the process as smooth as possible.

Ongoing Reviews

As your priorities, finances, and circumstances change, we'll review your strategy and discuss adjustments that help keep your retirement plan aligned with your long-term objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What happens if I have retirement accounts from multiple employers?
Many people accumulate multiple retirement accounts throughout their careers. McIntire Retirement Services can analyze your options and determine whether consolidating your accounts supports your overall retirement strategy.

It depends on the type of debt you have. Our team can evaluate how debt repayment fits into your retirement strategy and determine whether paying it down before retirement supports your long-term financial goals.

McIntire Retirement Services will review your expected income sources, withdrawal strategy, investment approach, and anticipated expenses and create a retirement income plan to make your transition as smooth as possible.

Major life events, family circumstances, healthcare needs, or lifestyle changes may all create opportunities to revisit your strategy. McIntire Retirement Services can evaluate those changes and recommend updates that continue to support your retirement goals.

Still have questions?

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Christopher S. McIntire
Founder and President
About
As President and Founder of McIntire Retirement Services, Chris McIntire brings extensive experience in financial management and a strong commitment to helping clients approach retirement with greater confidence and clarity. As an Investment Advisor Representative, Chris has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interests of his clients, putting their needs and financial goals at the forefront of every recommendation. He works closely with clients to develop and maintain personalized financial plans, research investment and financial product solutions, and identify strategies designed around each client’s unique circumstances. Above all, Chris is passionate about helping clients feel informed, prepared, and secure as they make important decisions about their life savings and their retirement years.
Credentials
  • Develop, service, and deliver financial plans to clients
  • Research investment and product offerings
  • Develop client presentations
  • Meet with clients to discuss financial strategies
  • Help ensure that clients feel secure and stress-free regarding their life savings during their retirement years
Robin-McIntire
Robin McIntire
Director of Client Services & Director of Finance
About

Robin McIntire has been an integral part of McIntire Retirement Services since the company’s incorporation, bringing an extensive background in office administration and a dedication to creating a welcoming experience for every client. As Director of Client Services and Director of Finance, Robin helps ensure that both the client experience and the day-to-day financial operations of the firm run smoothly. From welcoming clients and coordinating special events to managing correspondence, payroll, expenses, and bookkeeping, Robin plays an important role behind the scenes. Her attention to detail and warm, personal approach help make McIntire Retirement Services a place where clients can feel comfortable, valued, and at home.

Credentials
  • Greet clients and help them feel comfortable when they visit our office
  • Plan and organize client events
  • Maintain and distribute client correspondence
  • Handle payroll
  • Manage expenses and bookkeeping
Ross-Snyder
Ross Snyder
Investment Advisor Representative
About

Ross Snyder works closely with clients on the investment, account servicing, and financial planning aspects of their relationship with McIntire Retirement Services. As an Investment Advisor Representative, Ross assists with investment research, portfolio management, retirement planning strategies, and maintenance of client accounts. He also helps clients navigate important financial decisions involving retirement income, Social Security, distributions, and other aspects of their financial plan. With an emphasis on careful research, attention to detail, and clear communication, Ross is committed to helping clients better understand their options and feel informed and confident about the financial decisions they make. 

Credentials
  • Develop, service, and deliver financial plans to clients
  • Research investment and product offerings
  • Develop client presentations
  • Meet with clients to discuss financial strategies
  • Help ensure that clients feel secure and stress-free regarding their life savings during their retirement years
Heidi-Okonski
Heidi Okonski
Office Administrator
About

As Office Administrator, Heidi Okonski helps keep McIntire Retirement Services organized, efficient, and focused on providing clients with a seamless experience. She manages a wide range of day-to-day responsibilities, including scheduling, office operations, processing client paperwork, and assisting with ongoing account maintenance. Heidi also plays an important role in coordinating and hosting the firm’s promotions, educational seminars, and special events. Through her organization, attention to detail, and commitment to client service, Heidi helps ensure that clients receive attentive and timely support whenever they interact with the McIntire Retirement Services team.

Credentials
  • Scheduling and handling office operations
  • Processing client paperwork
  • Coordinating and hosting promotions, special events and seminars
  • Account Maintenance
Mattie
Mattie
Office Greeter
About

Mattie proudly serves as the official Office Greeter at McIntire Retirement Services and takes her responsibilities very seriously—especially when they involve making visitors smile. Whether she’s welcoming clients through the door, helping everyone feel a little more at home, or inviting a willing participant to a game of catch, Mattie brings an extra dose of warmth and personality to the office. Her mission is simple: make every visitor feel welcome, comfortable, and happy to be here. And if you happen to have a good throwing arm, you may quickly become one of her favorite clients.

Credentials
  • Greet all visitors to the office
  • Help make everyone feel happy & like they are at home
  • Play catch with anyone who wishes to do so