Coming Up This Weekend on CNBC Rick Durkee Founder of the Coastal Financial Planning Group

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Dec. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- We are thrilled to announce that our next guest is Rick Durkee, the founder and CEO of Coastal Financial Planning Group in Charleston, South Carolina. Since founding his firm in 2003, Rick has dedicated his career to helping retirees and those nearing retirement secure their futures through tactical wealth management and robust financial planning strategies.

As a specialist in wealth allocation and distribution, Rick holds the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations. He is a seasoned radio host, podcaster, and author who helps clients navigate complex decisions regarding Social Security benefits, transitioning 401(k)s into self-directed IRAs, and managing Medicare and long-term healthcare risks. Rick also recently sat down with industry expert Tom Hegna to discuss innovative strategies for achieving a more secure retirement.

We invite you to tune into Rick's informative half hour national interview, which is scheduled to air on CNBC this Saturday, December 20th, at 10:00 am EST. This sponsored content aims to build greater financial awareness for those planning their retirement years, and it is an episode you certainly do not want to miss.

Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL is an author, speaker, and economist. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert! As a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars, helping Baby Boomers and seniors retire the "optimal" way. His  goal is to equip listeners with practical tips and information to make smarter financial decisions.

Rick Durkee, is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Financial Planning Group and holds the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation and is a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF). He was elected as the 2024 Treasurer for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midlands and Lowcountry.

The sooner you establish an efficient financial path, the more you will be able to significantly increase the impact of your retirement income.

The episode will air on CNBC this Saturday, December 20th, at 10:00 am EST.

To learn more about Rick Durkee and Coastal Financial Planning Group, please visit https://www.cfpgroup.biz/.