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Another amazing workshop in the books! Brad and I hosted 8 amazing women seeking to learn more about financial tips all while getting a relaxing pedicure! Details on our next Tips & Toes will be released soon! Please let us know if you are interested in attending and you will have first dibs on registering!

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Another amazing workshop in the books! Brad and I hosted 8 amazing women seeking to learn more about financial tips all while getting a relaxing pedicure! Details on our next Tips & Toes will be released soon! Please let us know if you are interested in attending and you will have first dibs on registering!

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Charitable Strategies to Maximize Impact: Dinner and Seminar

Is CHARITABLE GIVING a part of your plan to leave behind a legacy? Or perhaps you are a leader within a Non-profit organization or Church and would like to know the strategies that can help benefit your donors? Well, you are in luck! We still have availability at our dinner next week at Bog & Barley and would love to see you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing our registration link below! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charitable-strategies-to-maximize-impact-dinner-and-seminar-tickets-1530407733729?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eventbrite - Jim Cowgill presents Charitable Strategies to Maximize Impact: Dinner and Seminar - Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Bog & Barley Irish Pub...

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How do taxes on Social Security work?

Wondering how and if you will be taxed on your Social Security income? It depends on your income and filing status. Let’s connect and discuss how to be strategic about where you pull your retirement income from. There’s potential you may be able to reduce the amount of taxes you owe on Social Security.

If you’re at or near retirement, you’ve likely given a lot of thought to Social Security: how much you’ll receive, when to start taking it, and the role it...

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WOW!!! We had an overwhelmingly amount of positive feedback last night at IPAs & IRAs. Thank you to everyone who showed up! It seems like everyone had a blast and gained some insight on the 5 phases of an IRA. Our Tips & Toes event is fully booked for next week as well! I promise I will be getting more events scheduled soon! For those of you who have known me as a youth coach, you know I have always tried to make learning fun. Rule #1 has always been to HAVE FUN and Rule #2 is LEARN SOMETHING! I love being able to bring these to my business as well. Financial topics do not have to be scary! If you want a fun and enjoyable way to learn more about these type of topics, please let me know and I will put you at the top of our invite list!

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WOW!!! We had an overwhelmingly amount of positive feedback last night at IPAs & IRAs. Thank you to everyone who showed up! It seems like everyone had a blast and gained some insight on the 5 phases of an IRA. Our Tips & Toes event is fully booked for next week as well! I promise I will be getting more events scheduled soon! For those of you who have known me as a youth coach, you know I have always tried to make learning fun. Rule #1 has always been to HAVE FUN and Rule #2 is LEARN SOMETHING! I love being able to bring these to my business as well. Financial topics do not have to be scary! If you want a fun and enjoyable way to learn more about these type of topics, please let me know and I will put you at the top of our invite list!

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I will never forget the days (227 to be exact) that our son, Walker, spent in the NICU. It was a long road, and one that continues outside the NICU. Walker has several special medical needs from his G-tube to his Broviac to his hearing loss to his delayed development. He has now been through 6 surgeries and is almost 17 months old. When your child is going through these types of situations, the last thing you want to think about is how on earth do you afford all of this! We struggled to find the resources to explain what benefits are out there. I talked to other parents with children with special needs and they too struggled. From there, I decided it was time to start my journey as an advisor so that I could help families in similar situations! The first picture is right after Walker's emergency surgery at the end of July 2024. The second picture is pre-op of Walker's 6th surgery last week.

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I will never forget the days (227 to be exact) that our son, Walker, spent in the NICU. It was a long road, and one that continues outside the NICU. Walker has several special medical needs from his G-tube to his Broviac to his hearing loss to his delayed development. He has now been through 6 surgeries and is almost 17 months old. When your child is going through these types of situations, the last thing you want to think about is how on earth do you afford all of this! We struggled to find the resources to explain what benefits are out there. I talked to other parents with children with special needs and they too struggled. From there, I decided it was time to start my journey as an advisor so that I could help families in similar situations! The first picture is right after Walker's emergency surgery at the end of July 2024. The second picture is pre-op of Walker's 6th surgery last week.

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Balancing today’s priorities with tomorrow’s goals

Planning for the future can be overwhelming and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Working with a financial advisor can help you set and meet your financial goals through every stage of your life. Take a look at how your financial needs and priorities can change in your 30s through retirement. ⬇️

Work. Family. Financial commitments. These tips can help you juggle all three as you manage expenses and save for the future in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.

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IPAs & IRAs

Come join us for a fun, educational workshop at Owners Box Sports Grill on August 20th at 5:30pm! This workshop is of no cost to you and products will not be sold at the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ipas-iras-tickets-1582590915029?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a fun evening of sipping on IPAs and learning about IRAs - it's the perfect mix of finance and beer!

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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7 ways to help reduce your taxable income

Seeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️​

Discover practical and effective strategies to help reduce your taxable income. From retirement savings to smart investment decisions, opportunities to keep...

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How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic moves

Investing for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Once you know your retirement goals and investment style, you can make a solid, long-term plan for retirement. Let's connect to talk more about this important topic.

Investing for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Lay the foundation by learning the basic strategies, investment types and tax...

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