John C. Keene and New York Life

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John C. Keene and New York Life Financial Advisor offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success.

I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions. I am a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, A
Registered Investment Adviser, I am also licensed as an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company and a
Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC,
(Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency. Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC are New York Life Companies

In addition, I am an Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies. Additionally, I am a Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life Company

Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. California Insurance License
733 Bishop St, Suite 2200
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 206-6765

Neither Keene Financial Group LLC nor New York Life Insurance Company, or its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. Keene Financial Group LLC is not owned or operated by New York Life Insurance Company or its affiliates. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions.

Retirement used to come with a pension that paid you every month, no matter what the market did. For most people today, ...
11/02/2026

Retirement used to come with a pension that paid you every month, no matter what the market did. For most people today, that safety net is gone. Your retirement income now depends almost entirely on the decisions you make, how much you save, how you invest it, and how carefully you draw it down over the next decades.

That's a lot to navigate on your own. A thoughtful income strategy can give you the confidence to enjoy retirement the way you intended without second-guessing every withdrawal.

If you're ready to build more certainty into your retirement picture, let's find time to connect.

Year-end brings important financial deadlines and opportunities. Join New York Life’s Allen Hensley for a timely convers...
10/29/2026

Year-end brings important financial deadlines and opportunities. Join New York Life’s Allen Hensley for a timely conversation about retirement income, required minimum distributions (RMDs), gifting for children and grandchildren, and other year-end financial and tax considerations to keep in mind as you plan ahead.

Get practical insights to help you plan for the year ahead—register today to reserve your spot.

Deadlines & Opportunities: Year-End Financial Decisions
Live online event
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Time: 3 pm ET | 2 pm CT | 1 pm MT | 12 pm PT | 11 am AKT | 10 am HT
Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4iMvI2m

Registration code: 178940

Not all retirement income is taxed the same way. Here’s a look at five common types of retirement income and how they ma...
10/29/2026

Not all retirement income is taxed the same way. Here’s a look at five common types of retirement income and how they may be treated for federal income tax purposes.

Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder o...
10/29/2026

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.

This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder of why it is so important to periodically review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts to make sure they still reflect your wishes.

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/4iaBVF8

If you have questions about your own beneficiary choices, send me a message.

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Help protect your legacy fr...
10/26/2026

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Help protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

Learn more about what’s currently shaping the markets. Read this quarter’s edition of The Eagle Edge here.https://bit.ly...
10/26/2026

Learn more about what’s currently shaping the markets. Read this quarter’s edition of The Eagle Edge here.
https://bit.ly/4yN1iSy

Learn about the common mistakes made in filing the FAFSA and how to help avoid them.
10/23/2026

Learn about the common mistakes made in filing the FAFSA and how to help avoid them.

I barely scratched the surface with my previous column about filling out the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here’s more from my interview with Mark Kantrowitz, financial aid expert and author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid”: Q. What are some commo...

The cost of long-term care can have a meaningful impact on individuals and their families. This article explores current...
10/20/2026

The cost of long-term care can have a meaningful impact on individuals and their families. This article explores current cost considerations and how extended care needs may affect household finances and retirement plans.
https://bit.ly/4BbBjql

Life insurance is that boring-but-crucial thing you really need to get now so that your family doesn't have to launch a ...
10/20/2026

Life insurance is that boring-but-crucial thing you really need to get now so that your family doesn't have to launch a GoFundMe when you're gone.

Life insurance is that boring-but-crucial thing you really need to get now so that your family doesn't have to launch a GoFundMe when you're gone. Also, that small policy from work? It's like a snack, not a whole dinner.

Talking to your kids about a proper home valuation can help save them from unexpected IRS penalties and capital gains ta...
10/15/2026

Talking to your kids about a proper home valuation can help save them from unexpected IRS penalties and capital gains taxes.

Talking to your kids about a proper home valuation can save them from unexpected IRS penalties and capital gains taxes.

Address

733 Bishop Street, Suite 2200
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18082066765

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