Speaking and Media
Dan Fagan speaks to faculty, HR leaders, and institutional audiences on the financial decisions unique to academic and medical careers.
To inquire about speaking engagements, contact

Topics
Select speaking topics.
- What Faculty Wish They Had Known About TIAA Before They Retired
- The Five Financial Decisions That Define an Academic Career
- Phased Retirement: What the Numbers Actually Look Like
- Social Security and the Academic Pension: Navigating the Interaction
- When Is the Right Time to Retire? A Framework for Faculty
All topics can be tailored to your institution's specific benefit structure and audience.
Audiences
Who books Dan.
- University HR and benefits teams
- Hospital HR and benefits teams
- Faculty senates and pre-retirement workshops
- CUPA-HR regional and national conferences
- AAC&U annual meeting
- Financial planning association conferences
- Emeritus faculty associations

The Book
Dan's book Getting to Emeritus: A Financial Guide for Faculty at Every Career Stage is published by Johns Hopkins University Press in August 2026. Bulk ordering is available for institutional events.
Learn more about the book ›In the Press
Coming soon.
Coverage and media placements will appear here as they're published.
Interested in having Dan speak at your institution or event?
Tell us about the audience, format, and timing. We'll be in touch within a few business days.
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