Retire Smarter, Safer, and with Confidence

By Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
Published on December 8, 2025

Retirement isn’t what it used to be, and for many, it’s not even on the horizon. Tony Olibas knows that better than most. After more than three decades in the corporate world, he walked away from boardrooms, cold calls, and compliance chaos. What pushed him towards a new path was that he had witnessed hardworking people losing everything they had spent their lives building. He couldn’t ignore what he saw happening around him, especially watching someone he loves suffer financially.

That’s when his mission began.

It started when Tony met Frederick, who was in his early 70s and had been forced to return to work after his 401(k) lost 40% in the 2008 market crash. Then the final straw was with Tony’s grandmother in 2017. After working for over 30 years at a state mental hospital, she retired with nothing but Social Security and struggled. Both moments hit hard. Both revealed a painful truth: most Americans are dangerously unprepared for retirement, and no one is showing them a better way.

“We were never taught how to retire safely. Most people don’t even know what questions to ask.”

So Tony got to work, not just studying retirement strategies, but mastering the methods that help eliminate market risk, taxes, and fees. His approach is simple: real planning, real conversations, real results.

Today, he helps pre-retirees and retirees set up flexible, tax-advantaged retirement accounts that don’t live and die by the stock market. Whether it’s an executive working 5 AM to 8 PM who’s finally ready to leave the grind, or a grandmother who retired at 49 to be present for her first grandchild, Tony helps people move from uncertainty to confidence.

“Success to me? It’s not a number. It’s how many people I help finally feel at peace.”

What sets Tony apart isn’t just the strategy, it’s the heart behind it. He sees every client as someone’s parent or grandparent, and he treats them that way. Respect. Patience. Integrity. These are the values that guide every call, every meeting, and every plan.

And while others push products, Tony listens. He educates. He creates retirement plans that actually fit someone’s life, not the advisor’s agenda.

When he’s not meeting with clients, you’ll find Tony training in Muay Thai or working out, disciplines that keep his body sharp and his mind clear. At home, he credits his wife as his anchor and partner in the mission. Together, they’re building a business with both purpose and legacy.

“We’re not just solving problems, we’re showing people what’s possible when they take control of their financial future.”

Over the next five years, Tony plans to help at least 100 families per year transition confidently into retirement. He’s not chasing trends, he’s building long-term impact by staying educated, evolving with the financial landscape, and leading with trust.

For those tired of cookie-cutter plans, financial jargon, and hidden fees, Tony Olibas offers something rare: real solutions, real clarity, and real care.

You’ve worked hard to get here. Now it’s time to work smart with someone who’s got your back, every step of the way.

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By Spencer Hulse Spencer Hulse has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team

Spencer Hulse is the Editorial Director at Grit Daily. He is responsible for overseeing other editors and writers, day-to-day operations, and covering breaking news.

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