Who Are We?

Retirement Solutions was founded over 20 years ago and is an independent, multi-generational, family owned and operated wealth firm with locations in Naperville, Illinois and southwest Florida. 

The professionals at Retirement Solutions will work with you to assess your needs, determine your goals, and develop an objective strategy to pursue your goals.

Who Do We Serve?

  • Individuals and families planning for retirement and/or evaluating their current financial position
  • Those facing a life transition, such as the loss of a loved one or a divorce
  • People preparing to start a family or a new career, or to buy or sell a home
  • Business owners managing the sale of their business

What Do We Do?

  • Fully understand your family’s goals and needs
  • Help you create and execute a realistic and attainable financial plan
  • Proactively manage your investments through all market cycles
  • Keep you informed of events that impact your family’s finances on a timely basis

Our Team

Ryan Kwiatkowski

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Wealth Advisor

Ryan formally joined Retirement Solutions as a Wealth Advisor in 2015 but has been indirectly involved in the business...

Kristina Hopp

Director of Operations

Kristina joined Retirement Solutions in 2015 as an LPL Registered Administrative Associate and was promoted to Director...

Becca Wilson

Assistant Director of Operations

Becca joined Retirement Solutions in October 2024 as Assistant Director of Operations.  Her duties are to support the...

Jupiter headshot

Jupiter

Chief Barketing Officer - In Memoriam

Jupiter acts as a culture carrier for Retirement Solutions, bringing a positive attitude and unparalleled enthusiasm to...

We manage assets for individuals and families, providing investment management, and financial planning services.

Blogs

What Recent Inflation Signals Mean for Financial Planning

Ryan Kwiatkowski |
Categories
Finance
Savings
Investments
Retirement
Tax Planning
Credit
Risk Management
Inflation has been the boogeyman of the economy for months. Sticky prices. Rising gas costs. A looming rate hike. The latest report provided useful data for planning ahead. When inflation cools—even slightly—it can affect everything from interest rates to your travel budget. September's numbers provided important context about the direction of inflation and interest rates. For anyone trying to make sense of their money right now, understanding these shifts matters. Inflation Didn’t Disappear—But It’s Slowing...

Rethinking Retirement: Why True Wealth Is More Than Money

Ryan Kwiatkowski |
Categories
Retirement
Lifestyle
Health
Family
Rethinking Retirement: Why True Wealth Is More Than Money You’ve mapped out your dream retirement. Maybe it’s a cozy beach town, golf twice a week, time with family, or finally starting that side project. But here’s the truth most planning overlooks: even with a solid financial plan, your ideal retirement could still fall flat. That’s because real wealth in retirement doesn’t just live in your portfolio. It lives in your health, your relationships, and your...

Overlooked Retirement Expenses (And How to Plan for Them)

Ryan Kwiatkowski |
Categories
Retirement
Finance
Health
Tax Planning
Family
Real Estate
A comfortable retirement doesn’t come with a fixed price tag. Expenses can change over time, and some of the most important ones are easy to overlook. That’s one reason about 45% of retirees could run out of money in retirement. 1 The good news? That outcome isn’t inevitable. The key is recognizing which costs get overlooked and building flexibility into your plan. Let’s explore five common blind spots and what you can do to prepare...