INDEPENDENT, FIDUCIARY, AND BUILT ON AN EY
Heritage & Ethos

Sanderson Wealth Management was founded by John Sanderson following his 27-year career as an executive at Ernst & Young. He built an independent, fiduciary financial advisory firm on a foundation of EY ethos and experience, with bespoke services tailored to the unique needs of his former colleagues.

Perfected over years of servicing current and former senior level and national EY Partners, the BEYOND Partner Retirement Navigator™ by Sanderson Wealth Management offers unparalleled expertise in navigating a complex retirement and investment landscape. Our expert team proactively reveals potential impacts on your lifetime portfolio and family tax strategy in pursuit of your desired balance between security in retirement and legacy for your family.

What Are The
8 Critical Decisions
Faced By A Retiring EY Partner?
Open Critical Decision Matrix
John Sanderson
CPA, CIMA®
Founder, Chairman

John established Sanderson Wealth Management in 2001 after a successful 27-year career with Ernst & Young, where he became a Partner at the age of 33. His vision for the new venture was to provide sophisticated, individualized, and comprehensive financial services to entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Since the formation of the firm, John has utilized his extensive experience to integrate all aspects of a client’s financial portfolio, including existing assets, future assets, and inherited wealth, while also focusing on succession planning, income taxation, and estate taxation.

John also plays an essential role in mentoring and developing our younger professionals. The expertise he shares, the lessons he imparts, and the values he instills elevate our team as a whole and has solidified the long-term future of the firm.

Justin Sanderson
MBA, CFP®, CIMA®
Chief Executive Officer

Justin Sanderson is second-generation leadership of Sanderson Wealth Management and has been a member of the firm since its inception in 2001. As CEO, Justin steers all aspects of the business—from strategizing and communicating a clear vision for the future to collaborating with the leadership team on implementing new initiatives. He’s especially passionate about keeping the firm on the leading edge of technology and was instrumental in Sanderson building a company-wide platform that enhances convenience and performance for our advisers and clients alike. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 20 years of wealth management experience, Justin also serves as a lead adviser to nurture relationships with select families.

Justin has earned a reputation as an active contributor within the investment and financial services field. He is a member and supporter of the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard, a think tank promoting the importance of fiduciary principles, as well as a member of the Forbes Finance Council, where he publishes thought leadership on financial matters with a focus on business succession.

Tim Domino
CPA, CFP®, ECA
Director of Wealth Planning

As a member of Sanderson Wealth Management since 2006, and previously an Auditing & Tax Associate through Manager at Ernst & Young, Tim has refined his expertise in the areas of income taxation, estate and wealth transfer planning, as well as comprehensive financial planning.

Leveraging this wide base of knowledge, Tim serves as our Director of Wealth Planning and is responsible for assisting clients with developing, implementing, and monitoring wealth planning strategies to achieve both their short-term and generationally focused objectives. In addition to his wealth planning responsibilities, Tim oversees the income tax compliance and consulting services available at our firm.

Tim is a member of Sanderson’s Management Team and is also heavily involved in practice development, marketing, and technology initiatives within our firm.

Learn How We Help You
Navigate Your Path
To Retirement.
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Welcome to the
BEYOND by Sanderson
Decision Matrix.
Play
Intro
Video
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An EY Partner’s path to retirement has 2 phases and 8 critical decisions
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
Understanding
Analysis
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Understanding
5-7 years leading up to retirement
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Critical Decision #1
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #1
Should I engage an investment advisor?
Beyond simple index funds?
Sophisticated and risk-aligned alternatives?
Even with Independence constraints?
Firm’s pick, or my own fiduciary?
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Critical Decision #1
Should I engage an investment advisor?
Navigates With:
Access & insight into EY Independence
Understanding of Covered Persons
Sophisticated portfolios with true alternative investment
Quarterly Independence Checks
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Critical Decision #2
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Critical Decision #2
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #2
How do I make the most of my bespoke EY retirement assets?
HR-10?
PDBRP?
Holistic alignment & legacy goals?
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Critical Decision #2
How do I make the most of my bespoke EY retirement assets?
Navigates With:
Comprehensive analysis of EY’s retirement options
Accurate Wealth Studios forecasting under different timelines
Personalized roadmap for financial growth & retirement readiness
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Critical Decision #3
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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PHASE 1: BEYOND WEALTH ACCUMULATION
Critical Decision #3
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #3
How much financial exposure to the Firm am I comfortable with?
HR-10?
PDBRP?
Holistic alignment & legacy goals?
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Critical Decision #3
How much financial exposure to the Firm am I comfortable with?
Navigates With:
Comprehensive analysis of EY’s retirement options
Accurate Wealth Studios forecasting under different timelines
Personalized roadmap for financial growth & retirement readiness
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Now a Partner moves into:
Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Analysis
12 Months Before Retirement
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Now a Partner moves into:
Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Analysis
12 Months Before Retirement
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #4
Retirement Timing?
Can I retire now?
Earnings trade-offs if I wait?
Less stress, or less earnings?
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Critical Decision #4
Retirement Timing?
Navigates With:
Projections quantify timing impact
Earnings growth trends, historical data, industry changes
Guidance on balance of personal life and financial resources
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #5
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #5
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #5
Should I Take the Annuity or Lump Sum Option for My PDBRP and Top Hat HR-10 Plan?
PDBRP election?
HR-10 election?
No going back
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Critical Decision #5
Should I Take the Annuity or Lump Sum Option for My PDBRP and Top Hat HR-10 Plan?
Navigates With:
Comparative analysis tailored to your plans and risk tolerance
Scenario modeling of long-term impacts
Maximized benefits
Liquidity & Stability
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #6
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #6
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #6
Leave HR-10 on Deposit with the Firm or Roll It Over to an IRA?
What do with HR-10?
Effect on net worth?
Access to tax planning opportunities?
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Critical Decision #6
Independent analysis of benefits & risk
Navigates With:
Independent analysis of benefits & risk
Tax efficience and portfolio growth strategy
Custom advice aligned with risk tolerance & legacy goals
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #7
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #7
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #7
What Joint & Survivor Election Should I Make for Annuitized Benefits?
Balanced plan for Partner & beneficiaries?
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Critical Decision #7
What Joint & Survivor Election Should I Make for Annuitized Benefits?
Navigates With:
Balanced retirement income guidance for all
Risk & financial impact assessment for all options
Recommendations aligned with cash flow goals & tax strategies
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #8
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Phase 2: Acute Retirement Analysis
Critical Decision #8
THE RETIRING EY PARTNER’S
Critical Decision Chart
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Critical Decision #8
Should I Take Advantage of Deferred Income Opportunities?
Which income strategy?
Tax-advantaged savings?
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Critical Decision #8
Should I Take Advantage of Deferred Income Opportunities?
Navigates With:
Identify opportunities for tax-advantaged savings
Integration into cash flow objectives & tax planning
Long-term flexibility and tax minimization
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Congratulations!
You can now enter your next chapter with the full confidence that you’ve built the best retirement possible.
LET’S EMBARK ON THE RETIREMENT
YOU DESERVE
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