ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck Oliver, founder and CEO of The Hidden Wealth Solution, is featured in a newly published interview in SF Weekly examining overlooked retirement planning risks that continue to impact Gen X, Baby Boomers, retirees, and business owners nationwide.

The interview, titled "Discovering Your Hidden Wealth Solution: A Conversation with Chuck Oliver," explores how gaps in coordination between tax planning, retirement income, Medicare, Social Security, and legacy strategies can quietly erode long-term wealth.

In the discussion, Oliver addresses commonly misunderstood topics, including:

• Social Security timing decisions
• Medicare income-related premium thresholds (IRMAA)
• Required minimum distributions (RMDs)
• Inherited IRA rule changes under the SECURE Act
• The long-term implications of tax-deferred retirement savings

Chuck Oliver defines "hidden wealth" as the financial opportunities individuals often miss because they are rarely addressed in conventional retirement conversations.

"The whole concept of hidden wealth is about helping people discover and uncover their hidden wealth opportunities in areas of wealth optimization that are commonly overlooked," Oliver told SF Weekly.

A central theme of the interview challenges the widespread assumption that tax-deferred retirement accounts automatically create long-term tax savings. Oliver explains that many Americans misunderstand the distinction between tax deferral and tax elimination.

"You do not save tax on those programs — you defer it," Oliver said, referencing traditional retirement plans such as 401(k)s and similar accounts.

The interview highlights how required minimum distributions can increase taxable income later in retirement, potentially impacting Medicare premiums, Social Security taxation, and legacy outcomes. Oliver notes that as Americans live longer, pensions continue to decline, and market volatility persists, the need for proactive retirement coordination has grown more urgent.

The conversation also explores the "Great Wealth Transfer" — the projected multi-trillion-dollar generational shift of assets expected over the coming decades. Oliver discusses how regulatory changes, including provisions of the SECURE Act affecting inherited retirement accounts, may create unexpected tax exposure for beneficiaries if planning gaps are not addressed.

"What you don't know about your hidden wealth is likely more important than what you think you do know about your hidden wealth," Chuck Oliver added.

The feature underscores the increasing demand for education-based retirement and legacy planning — particularly among families seeking to preserve accumulated savings, reduce unnecessary tax friction, and create greater financial clarity in an evolving regulatory environment.

The full SF Weekly interview with Chuck Oliver is available at:
https://www.sfweekly.com/marketplace/discovering-your-hidden-wealth-solution-a-conversation-with-chuck-oliver/article_f7127a26-53e6-4fc9-8305-b62ff6313526.html

About Chuck Oliver
Chuck Oliver is the founder and CEO of The Hidden Wealth Solution, a nationally recognized wealth strategy firm specializing in tax-efficient retirement income and legacy planning. A two-time best-selling author, national radio host, and lifelong entrepreneur, Oliver works with families across the United States to help reduce unnecessary tax exposure, manage risk, and build lasting financial confidence.
Oliver believes that true wealth is not defined solely by accumulation — but by clarity, coordination, and capability in navigating life's financial transitions.

Media Contact:
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The Hidden Wealth Solution
+1 407-478-1599 ext. 108

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