Christine Russell
Senior Manager, Retirement & Annuities, TD Ameritrade

About Christine Russell

Christine is a Senior Manager of Retirement and Annuities for TD Ameritrade. She is responsible for the development and management of retirement products, tools, and services at TD Ameritrade, with a particular focus on retirement income planning.

Before joining TD Ameritrade, Christine founded and managed a retirement consulting firm where she developed marketing and business-building programs for IRA and 401(k) plan products. She has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry, including running a full-service 401(k) business at Wilmington Trust, overseeing a large market 401(k) team at Vanguard, and launching the New Beginnings Retirement Income initiative at Bank of New York Mellon/Dreyfus Investments.

Russell earned her BA in policy and management at Dickinson College. She holds several retirement designations, including the AIF through the Center for Fiduciary Studies, and the RMA through the Retirement Income Industry Association. She is Series 7 licensed.

 

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Start Retirement Planning While Time Is on Your Side November 17, 2022 5:01 PM   |  

Some pros say your early investing years are among the most critical, including whether you set up a 401(k). Learn how to work toward your financial goals.

5 min read  |  Retirement Planning
How Does a 401(k) Work? 8 Frequently Asked 401(k) Questions October 20, 2022 12:27 PM   |  

Have 401(k) questions? We’ve got answers to the most frequently asked 401(k) questions to demystify the most common type of retirement plan. Explore contributions, taxes, withdrawals, and penalties for your 401(k) plan.

5 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
SEP-IRA vs. Profit-Sharing Plan: Five Small Business Considerations September 27, 2022 10:42 AM   |  

Want to provide a retirement plan for your employees? You have some great alternatives. Here’s how to choose between a SEP-IRA and an employee profit-sharing plan.

5 min read  |  Small Business
Retirement Portfolio Assets: Allocation by Age September 13, 2022 11:33 AM   |  

As you progress through your retirement investing journey, consider altering your asset allocation by age as your time horizon, investment goals, and risk tolerance change.

4 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Investor's Manual: What Is a 401(k) Plan? September 6, 2022 2:12 PM   |  

Understanding the basics of 401(k)s. This is an introduction to 401(k)s defining what is a 401(k).

2 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
Freelancer? Working in the Gig Economy? Four Retirement Plans to Consider September 1, 2022 10:42 AM   |  

As a freelancer, being fully committed to your business doesn’t mean you should ignore saving for retirement. Learn about self-employed retirement plans.

4 min read  |  Small Business
What Happens When You Inherit an IRA? Here’s a Breakdown August 31, 2022 11:02 AM   |  

Inherited IRA? Here’s what you need to know about making the most of that money.

5 min read  |  Estate Planning
Small Business Retirement: Debunking Some Common SEP-IRA Myths August 26, 2022 10:56 AM   |  

False myths about a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may be keeping you from considering them. Here's why business owners should consider SEP-IRAs for employees.

8 min read  |  Small Business
Retiring Early? 5 Things to Know About the Rule of 55 and Your 401(k) July 14, 2022 11:32 AM   |  

Hoping to access your 401(k) early? With the rule of 55, you may be able to access and take early withdrawals from your 401(k). Here’s what you need to know.

3 min read  |  Plan Distributions
4 Steps to Help Make Sure Your Retirement Plan Is On Track April 15, 2022 10:41 AM   |  

Retirement planning can be a daunting task. These four steps can help break the process down into manageable steps.

2 min read  |  Retirement Planning

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