A retirement consultant works with individuals or organizations to offer guidance on retirement plans and related financial products. Your responsibilities are to consult with each client to learn more about their future financial goals and needs. You then suggest retirement plans that can help them reach their goals, and help them implement those plans and products into their lifestyle and budget. As a retirement consultant for an organization, your duties include suggesting which retirement plans and benefits they should offer employees. You may also assist employees with choosing retirement plans that fit their needs.