Retirement planning and investment management in Reno, NV

Get a Clear, Confident Plan for Retirement

We’ll develop a strategy for your investments and taxes so your money can support your life for as long as you need it

Retirement Is Too Important to Leave to Guesswork

Retirement planning can feel like a moving target. Tax laws shift, markets move, and the rules seem to change overnight. As your wealth grows, the stakes get higher.

You’ve worked hard to build a strong financial base. You shouldn’t have to worry about running out of money or paying more taxes than necessary.

Without a clear, coordinated plan, it’s easy to:

  • Overpay in taxes year after year
  • Mistime withdrawals and create unexpected tax bills
  • Take on more risk than you realize
  • Miss opportunities to protect what you’ve built
  • Live with constant uncertainty about whether your money will last

Start Your Journey to Financial Freedom

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Retirement Planning That
Brings Everything Together

We help you move from confusion and second guessing to clarity and confidence with a retirement plan that connects all the moving parts: investments, income, and taxes.

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Steady, Sustainable
Income

Know where your retirement paycheck is coming from and how long it’s designed to last. Your plan outlines how to take income in a way that supports your lifestyle today and in the future.

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Controlled,
Intentional Taxes

We focus on both investments and taxes so you don’t give more to the IRS than necessary. Your plan is designed to help reduce surprise tax bills and manage taxes across your entire retirement.

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Ongoing Confidence,
Not Constant Worry

Retirement shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. With a clear roadmap and a team watching out for you, you can travel, enjoy hobbies, and spend time with family, without carrying financial stress every day.

A Fiduciary Focused
on Whole Wealth Wellness

At Alchemy Wealth Management, we understand how overwhelming it feels to make big financial decisions when the rules keep shifting. Many families have told us they worry about making the wrong move, paying too much in taxes, or missing something important that could harm their future. If you feel stressed and tired of second guessing, you’re not alone.

Alchemy Wealth Management is a fee-only, independent fiduciary that has helped many families transition into and through retirement. We are committed to acting in your best interest at all times and have been recognized among the top financial planning firms in the region; a reflection of our dedication to doing what’s right for the people we serve.

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Ryan Nelson MBA – Chief Financial Planner

  • Fee-only, independent advice
  • Acting in your best interest, at all times
  • Focus on investments and taxes
  • Specialized in guiding families into and through retirement

If This Feels Familiar, You’re in Good Company

While every situation is unique, our approach tends to work best for people with similar goals and life stages.

Most of our clients:

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Are 50 or older and approaching or in retirement

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Have built wealth (often $1M+ in investable assets)

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Want a coordinated plan for income, taxes, and investments

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Are looking for clarity not guesswork

We May Not Be the Best Fit For:

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Those wanting one-time advice rather than ongoing guidance

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Investors primarily seeking short-term market strategies

People looking for commission-based products

Those still early in the wealth-building phase

Your Path to a Clear and Confident Retirement

We keep the process simple, so you can stop worrying and start feeling in control.

Step 1: Complete Your
Fit Form

Share your goals, concerns, and current situation so we can confirm we’re the right fit to help.

Step 2: Go Through Your
Fiscal Physical®

We review your income, investments, taxes, risks, and long-term goals to see the full picture of your retirement.

Step 3: Receive Your
Retirement Roadmap

You get a clear, personalized plan that shows how to create steady income, reduce taxes, and stay confident throughout retirement.

Don’t leave your future to guesswork.
Schedule a meeting to start your Fiscal Physical®.

Services to Support You Throughout Retirement

Our goal is to bring clarity to your entire financial life

Retirement income planning

Structure your accounts and withdrawals to create reliable income throughout retirement.

Tax-Smart Retirement Strategies

Coordinate your 401(k), IRA, Roth accounts, pensions, and other income sources to help manage taxes now and in the future.

Investment Management

Align your investments with your goals and risk tolerance so your portfolio supports your retirement plan.

Social Security & Medicare Coordination

Make informed decisions about when to claim benefits and how your choices may affect taxes and healthcare.

Risk & Insurance Review

Evaluate gaps in protection and help ensure your plan considers major “what ifs” like long-term care or loss of income.

Ongoing Plan Checkups

As life and tax laws change, we help you adjust so your plan stays current and relevant.

If you’re within a few years of retirement, or already retired, it’s the perfect time to make sure all of this is working together.

Don’t Let Uncertainty Define Your Retirement

Without a Clear Plan, You Risk:

  • Overpaying in taxes and shrinking your nest egg
  • Guessing on withdrawals and worrying if your money will last
  • Taking on unnecessary investment risks
  • Missing important details that could impact your future
  • Carrying constant, low-level anxiety about every financial decision

With a Clear Plan, You Can:

  • Enjoy steady, intentional income you can count on
  • Feel confident that taxes are being actively managed
  • Make decisions with clarity instead of guesswork
  • Travel, pursue hobbies, and spend time with people you love
  • Wake up each day knowing someone is watching out for your financial future

You’ve worked too hard to spend retirement feeling uncertain. Get the clear, simple plan you need to enjoy the freedom you’ve earned. Schedule a meeting to start your Fiscal Physical® today.

Free Guide: “Avoid the Retirement Tax Bomb”

Learn how your 401(k) could create unexpected tax problems, and what you can do about it before it’s too late.

Many retirees are surprised to discover that the accounts they’ve been saving into for decades can create large, unexpected tax bills in retirement.

Our Retirement Tax Bomb guide explains:

  • Why traditional 401(k)s and IRAs can lead to higher taxes later
  • Common mistakes people make when taking retirement income
  • Practical steps you can consider before retirement to help reduce future tax surprises