Scott Hacker, Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC

08/26/2026

If you own a business, your estate plan has to do more than list who gets what. It needs to protect the company you’ve built, keep operations running smoothly if something happens to you, and give your family clarity instead of chaos. This article describes how the right trust can support privacy, continuity, and long-term planning for business owners. If you would like to explore how a trust can support your succession goals or safeguard your business for the future, let’s get together and walk through your options.

08/24/2026

What if you could keep your employee benefits when you left your job? With employee benefit protection products from New York Life Insurance Company, you can.
If you’re seeking a simple, straightforward application process and want to learn more, watch this video and get in touch today.

08/20/2026

You've worked hard to put a solid financial plan in place—savings, retirement, and protection for the people who depend on you. Many financial plans are built around the assumption that your income keeps coming in.

Individual Disability Insurance can help provide a portion of income if a qualifying disability affects your ability to work, so the plan you've built has a chance to stay on track.

If you've never taken a close look at your income protection, or if you're not sure how your workplace coverage may work, explore our white paper, The Cornerstone of Financial Security: Individual Disability Insurance, or connect with an agent to start the conversation.

Link to white paper: https://nyl.co/4gjqU22

08/18/2026

Passing down a family business often brings both financial and emotional challenges. For Sam and Helen, splitting ownership of the business evenly between their three children – only one of whom is active in the business - could lead to significant gridlock. Watch Sam’s story to see how estate equalization offers a way to fairly distribute assets while preventing conflicts and ensuring that each family member is cared for. If you want to know how to avoid family conflicts that could arise from traditional inheritance plans and gain peace of mind in knowing your family’s future is secure, let’s talk.

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08/13/2026

There's more financial advice out there for young people than ever—and somehow, that's making things harder, not easier. Trends like ""girl math"" and ""no-spend"" months turn budgeting into a game or a punishment, when what most young people actually need is a plan.
I'm sharing an article that gets into why all this noise is landing the way it is—and what actually helps cut through it.
https://bit.ly/4wZMYWF
Whether you’re thinking about how to build a stronger financial foundation for you or someone you care about, reach out. I’m always here to talk.

08/12/2026

Building resilience and making informed long-term decisions throughout every stage of your business' lifecycle can play an important role in long-term success.

Building resilience and making smart, long-term decisions throughout every stage of your business' lifecycle is what success is all about.

08/10/2026

Your target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here are some action items to consider.

Your target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here's what to do.

08/03/2026

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07/30/2026

Many people assume the worst about the future of Social Security, and the concern is valid. But the full picture is more complicated than “it’s running out.”
This piece from Yahoo Finance breaks down what’s actually happening and what it could mean for your retirement:
https://yhoo.it/45xnFPq
If it gets you thinking about your own situation, I’d love to connect about financial strategies to help you meet your retirement goals.