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Retirement & Ownership Transition

Planning for retirement and future ownership transition are vital strategies for managing your finances and your future. For many architects, a firm represents years—if not decades—of dedication, relationships, and identity. Planning ahead helps ensure that what you’ve built continues to thrive, while also giving you confidence and clarity about your own next chapter.

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Our retirement programs connect you with experienced advisors who can help develop a customized plan for you and your firm. They provide guidance on key considerations such as potential Social Security shortfalls, increasing life expectancies, and the long-term impacts of inflation and taxation. The AIA Trust also supports firms in aligning retirement planning with ownership transition and leadership succession—helping you integrate these decisions into a cohesive, forward-looking strategy.

Retirement planning

The AIA Trust offers a wide range of retirement plans, tools, and resources designed to support members at every stage—whether you are a sole practitioner or leading a larger firm. Flexible plan designs, including a variety of employee and employer contribution options, allow you to tailor an approach that aligns with your goals. Plans are also available to AIA components and their staff.

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Planning ahead

It’s never too early to start planning. Whether you’re just beginning to think about the future or actively preparing for transition, the AIA Trust can support you with strategic guidance on financial planning, leadership development, firm valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and tail coverage.

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Getting Started

Getting started is often the hardest part. These short articles are designed to guide you through simple, meaningful steps you can take today to strengthen your financial future and position your firm for long-term success.