Sagient

10/19/2026

Why do parents belong in every NIL conversation? Young athletes are making adult financial decisions for the first time — and some unregulated reps charge 10–20% vs. the 3–5% typical in pro sports. Be the guardrail, not the roadblock. Educational only.

10/17/2026

"Disabled? Me? Never." It's what almost everyone thinks — until an injury or illness changes the plan. Physically demanding work carries physical risk. Here's the difference between workers' comp and disability income insurance, and the questions worth asking now.

10/17/2026

Sagient hosted a blood drive in partnership with , and our team and community showed up in a big way.

Thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves, we welcomed 25 donors and collected 26 lifesaving units of blood, enough to help save up to 78 lives.

A few highlights we're especially proud of:
🩸 15 first-time donors, more than half of everyone who gave
❤️ 1 Power Red donation, which collects two units of red blood cells in a single visit

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported this mission. It's a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together for our community.

10/16/2026

Confused about probate? Discover why avoiding it can save you time and money, especially in states like California.

10/15/2026

You can gift up to $19,000 to any one person in 2026 without touching your lifetime exemption — $38,000 for married couples who elect to split gifts. Source: IRS annual gift tax exclusion, 2026.

10/14/2026

Family income and savings cover about 48% of college costs on average. Scholarships and grants cover 27%, borrowing covers 23%. Source: Sallie Mae.

10/13/2026

Gen X is projected to inherit $1.4 trillion per year over the next decade -- more annually than any other generation. Here's what the 'sandwich generation' needs to know about the Great Wealth Transfer.

10/12/2026

Lace up your running shoes! 👟 We’ve partnered with the and to bring our community together for The Rock & Run 5K.

After you cross the finish line, keep the celebration going at the official Rock & Brews El Segundo After-Party!

Best of all, support two meaningful causes with every step: CARE Los Angeles, which provides free financial literacy programs to local students and adults, and The Thach Family, our neighbors who tragically lost their son this year.

If you can't make the run, you can still make a difference by donating. See you at the starting line!



https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ElSegundo/RockNRunElSegundo

Sagient is a financial advisory firm with a century of combined experience in providing personally tailored financial guidance for a fast-changing world. Our financial advisors average over two decades of financial expertise.

10/12/2026

Revenue sharing vs. NIL: revenue sharing is paid directly by your school (up to ~$20.5M per school in 2025–26 under the House settlement); NIL is paid by outside brands and collectives. Both are generally taxable. Educational only.

10/10/2026

39.9% of registered nurses report intent to leave the workforce or retire within 5 years. Stress, burnout, and understaffing are among the most cited reasons. Whatever's behind your timeline, your financial plan should be ready for it.