Contributors

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Ian Schaeffer

Ian Schaeffer is the the innovative mind behind the systems and solutions at American Retirement Advisors. An industrial engineer by training, Ian has a talent for breaking down complex challenges into clear, manageable steps that clients and advisors can easily follow. He’s dedicated to making inheritance planning and financial security 123Easy.


Working alongside his father, David Schaeffer, the founder of the firm, Ian developed tools and processes that enable their team of advisors to help families confidently plan for the future.


When he’s not engineering new solutions or co-hosting the podcast, Ian enjoys spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Maddie. His passion for making life simpler for others is at the core of his work and his approach to inheritance planning—ensuring that complex financial decisions become clear, achievable steps for everyone.