Joel Johnson, Author at Johnson Brunetti

Joel Johnson, CFP®

Managing Partner at Johnson Brunetti

Joel Johnson, the Managing Partner of Johnson Brunetti, has been in the financial services industry since 1989. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Joel and his team have helped thousands of families develop their own individualized retirement plans based on the unique needs of those approaching the second phase of their lives. Starting from humble beginnings but developing a strong work ethic early on, Joel’s grandfather taught him by serving others first and creating value for someone else, you will never have to worry about money. These important life lessons were the driving force in establishing a firm that stands for integrity and exceeding customer expectations. The goal of Johnson Brunetti is to create a sense of confidence as individuals head into retirement.

Through Joel’s leadership, Johnson Brunetti has grown into a firm specializing in Retirement and Investments with many Financial Advisors and neighborhood offices located throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the Greater Atlanta Area. Joel is the host of “Better Money” on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News, “Better Money Boston” on WCVB5, and “Better Money Atlanta” on WSB-TV on weekend mornings. He and Eric Hogarth, CFP® host a weekly financial radio show, “Money Wisdom” that can be heard on radio stations in New England, including WTIC NewsTalk 1080. He is the author of many books, including “The Money Map”, has articles published in the Hartford Business Journal, and the Journal Inquirer, and is a monthly contributor to Forbes. In addition, Joel’s weekly Podcast, “Money Wisdom”, aimed at educating the public about smart retirement options can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many other podcast streaming apps.

Joel has been instrumental in creating a team environment at Johnson Brunetti and due to this has become a well-sought-out mentor within the financial services industry. Through the years, his passion for helping others has led Joel and Johnson Brunetti to donate money and resources to numerous non-profits including the Salvation Army, Veterans Association, Wounded Warriors, Dress for Success, Make-A-Wish®, Camp Courant, Special Operations Warrior Foundation and many others.

Joel and his wife Wendy have four sons. He loves hockey, music, and traveling.

Articles Posted By: Joel Johnson, CFP®

Retiring During The Recession – Timing Is Everything!

Originally published in Journal Inquirer Should I Retire During a Recession? A recession is defined as a general decline in economic activity over two consecutive quarters. The mere definition doesn’t […]

Smart Financial Tips if You’ve Been Laid Off

Originally published in the Journal Inquirer The financial hardships of COVID-19 have engulfed Americans from all walks of life, socioeconomic backgrounds, education levels and geographic regions. The hospitality industry, travel […]

You’ve Been Laid Off – Now What? 5 Smart Financial Tips To Do Right Now

Click to read this article on Forbes.com The financial hardships of COVID-19 have encapsulated Americans from all walks of life, all socioeconomic backgrounds, all education levels and all geographic regions. […]

Financial Tips During A Bear Market, COVID-19 And Market Uncertainty

Click to read this article on Forbes.com The stock market, like anything else, has a life cycle – peaks and valleys and highs and lows. Changes in interest rates, international […]

Retirement: Lessons On Saving Versus Spending Expectations

CLICK TO READ THIS ARTICLE ON FORBES.COM During the years leading up to retirement, individuals are constantly told to save, save, save and then to save some more. Once they […]

Protecting Yourself From Cybercrime

CLICK TO READ THIS ARTICLE ON FORBES.COM Cybercrime is estimated, according to a 2019 report by Cybersecurity Ventures sponsored by the Herjavec Group, to cost the world close to $6 […]

Claiming Social Security Benefits: What You May Not Know

CLICK TO READ THIS ARTICLE ON FORBES.COM On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Its focus was to provide financial benefits to […]

Exposing The ‘B’ Word As You Near Retirement

Click to read this article on Forbes.com Budget is the ‘B’ word. The word sometimes connotes a negative implication for some as they feel budget means ‘less spending.’ Although in […]

Things You Can And Should Control In Retirement

You never know what might happen to you in retirement. After all, some things in life you just can’t control. However, you can control how you plan for the unknown. Joel explains why you should control what you can to prepare yourself for those “life happens” moments in retirement.

Retirement: Common Fears Plaguing Adults

Click to read this article on Forbes.com Common fears among individuals run the gamut from public speaking to an extreme fear of heights to claustrophobia and the list goes on […]