77. Building a Post-Retirement Career: How Expats Can Start Crafting Their Portfolios

77. Building a Post-Retirement Career: How Expats Can Start Crafting Their Portfolios

From Expat Wealth - Cross-Border Financial Advice for Expats in America and Americans Abroad by Richard Taylor

March 12, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 77

About this episode

This episode discusses how expats can craft their portfolios and build successful post-retirement careers.

Traditional retirement is evolving. For many senior executives, stepping away from corporate life is not about slowing down; it is about redefining purpose and supporting long-term financial growth. While many plan to “do some consulting,” few have a clear strategy for what their next chapter will look like. Transitioning from a high-performance career can be challenging, but a wide range of post-career opportunities, from mentoring and teaching to advisory work and portfolio careers, allows experienced leaders to apply their expertise in meaningful and flexible ways. In this episode of Expat Wealth, Richard Taylor – dual UK/US citizen and Chartered Financial Planner – is joined by Naomi Kent – Founder and CEO of The Boardroom Company. They explore when and how professionals should begin preparing for retirement. The conversation covers what it takes to build a successful post-retirement career, from clarifying long-term goals to setting realistic expectations. Regardless of the path ahead, one principle is clear: retirement portfolios should be built intentionally throughout a career, not left as an afterthought, especially when managing international wealth and cross-border…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Taylor

Guest: Naomi Kent

Topics covered

  • post-retirement career
  • financial growth
  • consulting
  • mentoring
  • portfolio careers
  • international wealth
  • cross-border obligations

Keywords

  • retirement
  • financial planning
  • executives
  • consulting
  • advisory roles
  • mentoring
  • teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Boardroom Company

Places: UK, US

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