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Expert Guidance. Flat Fees. No Hidden Costs

You’ve paid into Social Security for your entire working life. The choices you make now will determine how much of that money you actually receive—and for how long.

WHY THIS MATTERS

While the Social Security Administration (SSA) can tell you what your benefit is today, they cannot advise you on how to increase it for tomorrow.

A poorly chosen filing date can reduce your lifetime income by more than $125,000.  We make sure that doesn’t happen.

For a simple, one-time flat fee, you receive professional, unbiased strategy designed to maximize your lifetime benefit.

Expertise You Can Trust

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Registered Social Security Analyst®

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Behavioral Economics • University of Chicago

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MBA • Golden Gate University

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Advanced Studies • Oxford University

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Individual Strategy Session

Best for single filers, divorced individuals, and widows/widowers.

This is a complete evaluation of your Social Security timeline and long-term income potential. We analyze your entire earnings history and identify the exact filing month that produces your highest lifetime payout.

What You Get

Comprehensive Earnings Audit: We verify your income record and help you check for missing credits.

Custom Strategy Roadmap Report: A detailed, personalized comparison of your best filing ages (62, 67, 70, and everything in between).

Breakeven Analysis: Clear projections showing when delayed filing becomes more profitable.

45-Minute Strategy Session: A one-on-one consultation with an RSSA® certified analyst, explaining your options in plain English.

Step-by-Step Filing Plan: Written instructions for exactly when and how to file with the SSA.

Investment: $495

Couples Strategy Session

Best for married couples or anyone coordinating benefits across two records.

Coordinating two benefits is significantly more complex than filing alone. Our process answers the most important question: “How do we maximize our combined income while protecting the surviving spouse?”

Everything in the Individual Plan, PLUS:

Custom Strategy Roadmap Report (Couples Edition): Comprehensive analysis of dual incomes.

Spousal Benefit Optimization: Determine eligibility for up to 50% of a spouse’s benefit

Survivor Income Protection: Ensure the higher benefit passes to the surviving spouse.

Split-Filing Strategy: Advanced modeling of one spouse filing early and the other delaying to improve both short-term cash flow and long-term security.

Tax Coordination Review: Identify how your Social Security interacts with IRA/401(k) withdrawals to help reduce taxes over time.

Investment: $895
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Helping Aging Parents

For adult children helping a parent navigate their options.

We review their record for missing survivor benefits, optimize for tax efficiency, and give you peace of mind that mom or dad is secure.

Survivor Benefit Audit

We identify missing survivor benefits or higher claiming options.

Cash Flow Security

We optimize their filing to ensure they don't outlive their savings.

Plain-English Explanation

We explain everything clearly to you and your parents so everyone feels confident and safe.

Investment: $495 or $895

Financial Advisors

White-Label Analysis for Wealth Managers, Financial Planners & CPAs.  If your clients need Social Security guidance, we can help.

We serve as your behind-the-scenes technical analyst—delivering white-labeled Strategy Roadmap Reports you can confidently present to your clients or presenting direct to the client as a part of your team.

We do not sell any financial products or insurance nor do we refer or sell leads.

We’re happy to sign non-compete agreements so we remain part of your team and your client relationship remains with you.

Case-by-Case Consulting: $350 per case

Client Reports priced as low as $200 each.

Simple. Secure. Thorough.

Schedule Your Session

Choose your preferred time and complete the secure payment.

Secure Data Upload

We send a link to our encrypted portal where you can upload your Social Security statement (downloaded from SSA.gov).

We provide a short video showing you step-by-step exactly how to download your information from the SSA – even if you haven’t set up your account yet. We never ask for your bank information, Social Security numbers, passwords, or sensitive identity details.

The Analysis

Ray and his team review your record, run thousands of scenarios, and identify your optimal strategy before your consultation.

The Consultation

We meet via Zoom or phone to walk through your Custom Strategy Roadmap Report. If you are in Chicago, we are happy to meet you in person. You ask questions—we provide clear, confident answers.

Execution

You leave with a written Action Plan that tells you exactly when and how to file with the SSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Claiming Experts actually do?

We help you determine the wisest, most profitable Social Security filing strategy for your lifetime. We analyze your earnings history, taxes, spousal/survivor rules, longevity, and retirement income to identify the exact filing month that maximizes household wealth.

Why shouldn’t I just go to the Social Security office for free information?

Do you sell any financial products, annuities, or investments?

Ready to secure your income?

The cost of a mistake is high. The cost of clarity is affordable.

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