Lawrence V Roberts Financial Services Professional at Nylife Securities LLC

09/18/2026

Tax planning can play an important role in retirement. In some cases, a Roth conversion may create additional flexibility by helping manage when and how retirement income is taxed. However, Roth conversions also involve important tax considerations that should be carefully evaluated.

If you'd like to explore whether a Roth conversion strategy could make sense for your situation, let's connect.

09/18/2026

101 years ago 1925 was a year that saw many notable things happen politically, culturally, and there were some notable births that year such as Medgar Evers, Margaret Thatcher and Johnny Carson. The most important birth that year to me was my grandmother. Ida M. Roberts, 18 Sep she is not 101 years old.

Happy Birthday Grandma.

09/18/2026

Most people hope they will never need life insurance. But when the unexpected happens, it can become the safety net that helps a family keep its footing. Racquel Pleasants describes the relief of knowing that protection was there when her family needed it.

Do not wait for a crisis to find out whether your safety net is strong enough.

09/17/2026

Life insurance is not an isolated decision. It can be a foundational part of a financial strategy—helping protect the people, income and long-term goals that everything else depends on. A financial professional can help connect coverage decisions to the rest of your strategy.

Build protection into the foundation of your financial strategy.

09/16/2026

New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey has the numbers behind that gap. 61% of Americans now have a plan, up from 58% last year. But confidence that those savings will last a lifetime dropped 21 points in the same span.
One factor that made a real difference? People working with a financial professional felt far more hopeful, prepared, and excited about retirement than those without one. Check out the full results here.

If you'd like to talk through what planning built around your specific goals could look like, just send me a message and we'll find a time to connect.

According to new research from New York Life's Wealth Watch survey, Americans seek financial stability and prioritize retirement confidence

09/16/2026

Your income may fund everything. The home, the plan, the future you're building. And it's often the last thing people think to protect.
Many people with a solid financial plan may have covered almost everything—except the asset that may be behind all of it.
It's worth knowing whether the thing powering your plan is as protected as everything it pays for.
Schedule a quick income protection review to see where your plan stands.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

09/15/2026

Most inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules may come into play.

Most inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules could come into play.

09/15/2026

Looking for a little more certainty with your money?
Check out this guaranteed interest rate.
Contact me today!

09/15/2026

Life insurance coverage can help protect the people and plans that matter most—giving families greater confidence to keep moving forward. The right strategy can support more than a future benefit; it can help create financial freedom and flexibility along the way.

Ask which type of coverage may fit your goals and budget.

09/15/2026

More families are recognizing the value of having a written financial strategy. A clear plan can help align goals, priorities, and income needs while providing direction through life's changes and market uncertainty.

If you'd like to review your current strategy or discuss creating one, let’s schedule some time to talk.