Chani M Bergen, Financial Services Professional Nylife Securities, LLC

06/08/2026

Life doesn't wait until you're ready.

I learned that lesson from both ends of my family at the same time.

While navigating caregiving for my father after his stroke and the reality that he had no life insurance, no long-term care insurance, and no legal documents in place, I was also facing a high-risk pregnancy and a NICU stay with my child.

In the middle of all of it, I realized something that changed the trajectory of my life:

The problem wasn't just that my father didn't have a LifePlan in place, it was that I came from a family that never talked about those things with me as a grew up.

No one talked about protecting income.
No one talked about long-term care.
No one talked about powers of attorney or advance directives.
No one talked about what would happen when life happened.

It simply wasn't part of our family culture.

And for many women business owners, it still isn't.

We're building businesses, raising families, supporting parents, managing employees, serving clients, and carrying more responsibility than ever before.

Yet many of us are still operating without a blueprint.

That's why I do what I do... and it's not because I sell financial products.

I work as a Financial Services Professional because I believe women deserve financial clarity.
I believe entrepreneurs deserve access to financial education and sound strategies.
I believe the people we love deserve better than crisis decisions made in emergency rooms, courtrooms, or moments of panic.

A LifePlan isn't about preparing for the worst.

It's about creating stability so you can build the future you want.

If you've been putting off these conversations, let's change that.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute virtual LifePlan conversation:
www.calendly.com/cmbergen/lifeplan

Life doesn't wait until we're ready.

06/05/2026

I spend a lot of time talking with people who tell me they can't afford life insurance or long-term care insurance.

And I understand. Everything costs more today than it did a few years ago.

But after walking through the reality of caregiving for my own father, I've learned something important:

The question isn't what planning costs today...it's what not planning will cost the people you love tomorrow.

My father had no life insurance. No long-term care insurance. No power of attorney. No advance medical directives.

When his health changed, our family wasn't just dealing with caregiving decisions—we were dealing with courts, guardianship proceedings, paperwork, and stress that could have been avoided.

Most people don't need a perfect plan.

They just need to start.

If you've been putting off conversations about life insurance, long-term care strategies, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, or simply organizing your family's LifePlan, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute virtual conversation.

No pressure. No obligation.

Just an opportunity to identify gaps, answer questions, and help ensure the people you love are protected.

Schedule a time that works for you:
www.calendly.com/cmbergen/lifeplan

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06/03/2026

Great players don’t get there alone. Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them grow.

The Assist shares the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who shaped their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here:
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their families in our thoughts today.

05/11/2026

If things feel more expensive these days, it's because they are. You can lighten your budget by cutting out these costs when money gets tight.

Loosen your budget by saying goodbye to these purchases

05/10/2026

I will be attending this event for women business leaders on May 16th.
It looks like an amazing day. Thought I would share the information.

05/10/2026

Millionaire status is rising, but most are older. Here are strategies younger Americans may consider when building wealth.

Millionaire status is rising, but most are older. Here’s how younger Americans can build wealth.

05/09/2026

At some point, this becomes a choice - to keep handling money as it comes, or to start building something more intentional around it.

When you understand how to direct your income, protect what you’re building, and make decisions with a long-term view— everything changes.

How you run your business.
How you think about growth.
What you’re actually working toward.

And when you have the right structure in place, that impact doesn’t stop with you.

It extends to your team, your environment, and the opportunities you’re creating for others.

That’s the work.

If you’re ready to approach your finances—and your business—with that level of intention, let’s connect.

05/08/2026

There isn’t a perfect time to get intentional about your finances.

Especially when you’re running a business.

There’s always something that needs your attention first.

Which is exactly why it gets pushed.

But the longer it stays unstructured, the more disconnected things become.

Income without direction.
Growth without protection.
Decisions without a long-term plan behind them.

At some point, that catches up.

Having the right structure—and the right conversations—changes that.

If you’ve been meaning to get more organized but haven’t known where to start, that’s exactly where I come in.

Let’s connect one-on-one.

05/07/2026

For a lot of women, money has been treated as something you figure out on your own.

Quietly.
Independently.
Without asking too many questions.

But that approach has limits.

Because the women who build real financial strength aren’t doing it in isolation.

They’re learning.
Asking better questions.
Having conversations that actually move things forward.

And when that extends beyond you—to your team—it creates a different kind of environment.

One where people feel more informed, more confident, and more supported in how they handle money.

That’s a big part of the work I do as a financial educator—creating spaces where those conversations actually happen.

If that’s something you’ve been thinking about for your business, let’s connect.