About the Author

Robert C. Carlson is editor of the monthly newsletter Retirement Watch. He is also the managing member of Carlson Wealth Advisors, L.L.C. Mr. Carlson is chairman of the board of trustees of the Fairfax County Employees' Retirement System, which has over $3 billion in assets, and was a member of the board of trustees of the Virginia Retirement System from 2000 to 2005, which oversaw $42 billion in assets at the time.

Mr. Carlson was trained as an attorney and accountant, passing the CPA exam. He received his J.D. and an M.S. (Accounting) from the University of Virginia and received his B.S. (Financial Management) from Clemson University. He also is an instrument-rated private pilot. He is listed in several editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.

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