27 Feb Social Security - Maximizing vs Optimizing Social Security - Maximizing vs Optimizing Friday, February 27, 2026 (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) OC REALTORS® Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, California Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructors This Social Security workshop is designed specifically for REALTORS®, brokers, self-employed professionals, and entrepreneurs. You will gain a clear understanding of how Social Security works, when and how to claim your benefits, and the strategies that can help you maximize your retirement income. Through this class, you will learn how to integrate Social Security into your overall retirement plan and make informed decisions about the timing and options available to you. The workshop will cover the following learning points and essentials: What is Social Security and how does it work? The Reduction and credits that are applied to Social Security benefits. At what age should you begin collecting Social Security payments? Planning for your life expectancy. Qualifications that apply to individuals, married and divorced couples, survivors, self-employed, etc. Difference between voluntary suspension and withdrawal applications. How the earnings and Social Security benefits are calculated. The difference between maximizing and optimizing Social Security benefits. How to strategize social security income to fit into your overall retirement income plan. OC REALTORS® Fountain Valley - Training Room OC REALTORS® Fountain Valley (Training Room)10540 Talbert AvenueSuite 225 West BuildingFountain Valley, CA 92708 Map & Directions Ali Bavafa Ali is a financial planner, trainer, and educator. He holds licenses in real estate, insurance, life, and financial security and is a Transamerica Financial Advisors registered representative. California State University San Bernardino awarded him an MBA in business and information technology, and he has over 50 years' experience in entrepreneurship, the private sector, the government, and education.