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Derek Coburn

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Author of Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest - Now and Later at Author
📍 Arlington, Virginia, United States

Derek Coburn is an author, entrepreneur, and financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. He co-founded CADRE, a professional community for CEOs, and is the author of two bestselling books. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Salisbury Universitys Perdue School of Business.

Derek lives in Virginia with his wife and two sons, valuing his role as a husband and father above all else. He enjoys traveling and attending live music events. His posts reveal a dedication to spending quality time with his family, such as lifting weights with his teenage son.

He champions the idea of designing a life so fulfilling that you never want to retire from it.

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Current Role
Author of Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest - Now and Later
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Rethinking Retirement
His book, "Let's Retire Retirement," challenges the conventional wisdom of retiring at 65, advocating for a life of continuous growth and satisfaction.
Meaningful Networking
Author of "Networking Is Not Working" and co-founder of CADRE, he focuses on building quality, meaningful connections over collecting business cards.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Author of Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest - Now and Later
Author
4-2014
Author
Networking Is Not Working: Stop Collecting Business Cards and Start Making Meaningful Connections
2-2011
Founder
Cadre, LLC
1-2003
Executive Vice President
HUB Retirement and Wealth Management (formerly Washington Financial Group)
6-1998 - 12-2012
Financial Services Professional
MML Investors Services, LLC, member SIPC
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Media appearances

Let’s Retire Retirement – Derek Coburn, Bestelling Author. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Science
Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business
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