Plan Your Kaiser Retirement | Pension & 401k Planning for California Healthcare Workers

You know it's time to start saving and investing for retirement. But, where do you start? And what do you need to do so that you can retire comfortably as early as possible? Unless you do something different, you’re going to end up in 2025 exactly where you’re headed—again.

What is Plan Your Kaiser Retirement | Pension & 401k Planning for California Healthcare Workers?

Plan Your Kaiser Retirement is the podcast for Kaiser Permanente employees in California who want clarity and confidence about retiring. Each episode breaks down your Kaiser pension options, 401(k) strategies, Social Security timing, Medicare, and California taxes—in plain English—so you can answer “When can I retire?” and turn your savings into a reliable monthly paycheck.

Whether you’re in your 40s planning ahead or in your 50s preparing to exit, you’ll learn how to coordinate pension + Social Security, use the Roth window (59½–70), avoid IRMAA surprises, and choose benefits with confidence. Hosted by Sacramento-based financial advisor Bereket Kelile, with deep family ties to Kaiser, this show is built for healthcare professionals who want a clear plan—not generic advice.

Retire with clarity. Retire on purpose.