Untangling the Golden Knot

Untangle Your Retirement Fears and Step into Lasting Peace of Mind

ABOUT THE BOOK

In Untangling the Golden Knot, U.S. Army veteran and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner Chris Pollard draws on decades of experience guiding high–net worth families to reveal why financial security doesn’t automatically bring peace of mind—and what to do about it. Pollard blends the technical side of wealth management with the human side of retirement so you can stop second-guessing and start fully living without financial fear.

More than charts and spreadsheets, this book reshapes the way you think about money and the meaning of life to ask the questions no financial plan can answer: What are you retiring to? What will give you meaning in the next phase of life? How can you use your wealth to strengthen your family, support causes you care about, and build a legacy that lasts?

Clear, compassionate, and actionable, Untangling the Golden Knot shows you how to replace worry with wisdom so you can spend, give, and live without fear.

About the Author

Retirement Strategist, Wealth Advisor, Veteran Leader

CHRISTOPHER POLLARD, CFP®, MBA, EA, is a U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate, and principal of Great Path Planning. With over 15 years of experience in retirement income planning, tax strategy, and wealth management, he guides high–net worth families through the transition from saving to living with confidence. As principal of Great Path Planning, he combines financial expertise with personal insight to help clients move beyond anxiety and enjoy purposeful, secure lives.

From Saving to Living: A Guide to Retiring Confidently

Discover

  • What “enough” truly means—financially and personally.
  • How to shift from saving to spending with clarity and confidence.
  • Ways to build a long-term care plan that eases stress for loved ones.
  • How to identify “activity gold,” pursuits that bring lasting meaning.
  • Simple tools to reduce anxiety and make decisions with assurance.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

SELF HELP

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL GROWTH

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Untangling the Golden Knot:
Confronting Your Retirement Worries and Knowing When Enough is Enough

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Book Title: Untangling the Golden Knot: Confronting Your Retirement Worries and Knowing When Enough is Enough
Author Name: Chris Pollard
Publishing Company: mk1217 LLC
ISBN 13: Paperback: 979-8-9991397-0-2; ebook: 979-8-9991397-1-9;Hardcover: 979-8-9991397-2-6
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback; ebook 
Price: Paperback $18.99; ebook $9.99; Hardcover $26.99
Pages: 396
Publication Date: October 22, 2025