About
Ideal Income
Ideal Income is a comprehensive financial services firm that helps soon-to-be retired and retired residents in Florida and Nebraska effectively plan and prepare for life’s greatest journey.
We understand that retirees face many important decisions that can affect their long-term financial success. Some of these decisions revolve around making investments that will help create a hedge against outliving their income, the impact of inflation, taxation, and rising healthcare costs. As the majority of our clients are retirees with similar concerns, we’ve had the opportunity to gain the skills and experience necessary to provide the help and insight you need when planning for your future.
Our focus is on empowering pre-retirees and retirees towards a safe, secure, and stress-free retirement. We are committed to guiding our clients through the intricate landscape of retirement income planning, protection, and wealth preservation by minimizing unnecessary risks. With a dedicated emphasis on financial literacy and strategic holistic planning, we strive to assist you in making informed and smart decisions that resonate with your goals.
Ideal Income
Meet The Team
Mark Weidner
Owner and Income Specialist
Growing up on a farm in Nebraska taught me how to work, how to plan, and how to help others. For over 35 years I have had the privilege of helping individuals with their insurance and retirement income needs. My approach is simple: listen first, understand what matters most, and build a plan around your lifestyle and income needs. Relationships are key and clients become friends.
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Our Financial Solutions
Income Planning
Through our retirement planning process, we will review your current income situation and show you your potential income in retirement. We’ll work with you to create a sustainable income that will last for your lifetime. We’ll help you understand your social security options and maximize the benefits for your situation. If you have a pension, we will guide you through the options available and help you make the right choice. We’ll help prepare you for other considerations such as a premature death of a spouse, inflation or taxation.
Health & Long-Term Care
Choosing the best Medicare Plan that fits your needs can be a challenging task. Long-term care planning can help financially protect you and your family from unexpected medical issues that may arise as you age. You have many options to choose from and our senior health insurance specialists are available to help you make a confident decision about the plan options that may be best for you.
Legacy & Estate Planning
We believe the fastest way to erode away your life’s work is to not have an estate plan in place. An estate plan shelters your assets and provides for your family in the event you are no longer around to provide for them yourself. By working collaboratively with estate planning attorneys, we can help maximize the amount that your loved ones will inherit, help control how the money is to be given, and minimize the taxes that are paid.
Social Security Planning
Understand the benefits you are entitled to and how to maximize Social Security income in retirement.
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Events in June 2026
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Optimizing Social Security
Optimizing Social Security In Today’s World
Claiming Social Security at the wrong time could cost you tens of thousands over your retirement—and you may not even realize it. This guide shows how the right strategy can unlock more income, more security, and greater confidence in your financial future. Make sure you get what you’ve earned!
Tax Planning Guide
Work to Reduce Your Taxes In This Year and The Future
Most retirees don’t realize how much in unnecessary taxes they could be paying—until it’s too late. This guide reveals how smart tax strategies can help you keep more of your retirement income and help prevent taxation from affecting your financial foundation.
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Financial Calculators
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