Thomas Benjamin

Video Production Designer

Thomas is a dedicated Video Production Designer with a fire for using visual storytelling to guide pre-retirees and retirees along their path to retirement. His creativity blossoms in producing content that is both informative and engaging, making complex information accessible and compelling. With experience in video, photography, and graphic design, Thomas has lent his talents to a variety of projects, from television to print and digital promotions and advertising campaigns.

He is the driving force behind the engaging content on the Merkle Retirement Planning YouTube channel, where his passion for educating through entertainment shines bright. His work is not limited to YouTube; he actively shares stories across multiple platforms to assist and inform viewers about retirement.

When Thomas is not behind the camera or editing footage, he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, and participating in fantasy football leagues. He also likes to try a new whisky or craft beer. Thomas and his wife, Alyssa, enjoy attending Iowa State University football games.