Michael Banner is one of the nation’s most compelling voices on the two most important forces reshaping retirement in America today: longevity and affordability.
As the Founder and Host of the powerful and widely respected 62WhoKnew Podcast, Banner has become a national thought leader at the intersection of aging, financial security, healthcare, and the profound family impact of living longer than ever before.

We are witnessing historic breakthroughs in medicine and technology that are extending life at an unprecedented pace. But Banner challenges audiences with the question few are asking:
What happens when longer life becomes America’s sharpest double-edged sword?
Longevity is one of our greatest blessings.
But without preparation, it may also become one of our greatest curses—creating financial strain, caregiving crises, emotional stress, and family disruption on a national scale.
With a rare ability to combine heartfelt storytelling, urgency, and real-world solutions, Banner delivers keynote experiences that resonate deeply with audiences across industries.

His presentations illuminate the new retirement reality:
• Living 30 years beyond age 62
• The rising impact of long-term care and chronic illness
• The shifting role of family, caregiving, and aging in place
• The financial consequences of being unprepared
• The opportunity to thrive—not just survive—in the later decades of life

Michael Banner is known for his emotional, dynamic, and unforgettable delivery—moving audiences to action, clarity, and purpose.

For organizations seeking a speaker who can inspire, educate, and awaken America to the most urgent planning conversation of our time, Michael Banner delivers.
Longevity is the future. Preparation is the difference between thriving… and merely surviving.