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Americans now see $1.46M as the comfortable retirement target, with persistent inflation, healthcare costs, longer lives, and fewer traditional pensions lifting expectations.
~71% of millionaires work with financial advisers, versus ~37% of Americans overall, showing how professional guidance supports stronger planning habits over time.
Discipline matters: ~36% of millionaires call themselves highly disciplined planners, compared with ~19% of Americans, turning intentions into measurable financial action more consistently.
Feeling behind can push risk: ~73% of Americans using high-risk assets cite that pressure, while millionaires emphasize diversification and downside protection instead.
Longer horizons matter now: ~27% of Americans expect to reach 100, so retirement plans may need 30 to 40 yr durability after work.

US Millionaires Lean On Financial Advisers

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