Saman Khodai Auhtor Headshot Image

Saman Khodai

Retirement Coaching

Saman Khodai, PhD, CPRC is a finance expert who has conducted pension research at Columbia University and the University of Toronto, advised governments, corporations and non-profits on pension reform globally and co-founded a technology start-up focused on modern pension communication for plan members. As a Certified professional retirement coach he focuses on the non-financial side of retirement, helping professionals transition into a meaningful life after work while partnering with financial advisors to integrate personal insights into their clients’ retirement planning.

Retirement coaching and the new retirement

What these partners do, and how to pick the right ones for your centre of influence model

By Saman Khodai |February 9, 2026

4 min read