Rich Hedgepeth-Finance Professional

05/29/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape 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

05/29/2026

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.

05/27/2026

A Kiplinger editor shares some retirement wishes for her father.

05/26/2026

With some states floating proposals to tax wealth, it's important to remember that relocation doesn't always end a state's tax reach.

05/26/2026

As life changes, your needs can change. That's why having life insurance protection that offers flexibility is a must. Let's talk about how you can have the coverage you need, when you need it most, with a portfolio approach.

Discover how term life insurance from New York Life can protect you. Learn about converting term life to permanent coverage such as whole life insurance.

05/25/2026

The lessons that matter most are reflected in what we do every day. Each thoughtful choice helps shape the next generation’s path.
I work with families to protect what they’ve built and help make their vision for the future a reality.
Let’s start the conversation today.

05/24/2026

Family businesses carry more than hard work — they carry tradition, pride, and the love passed from one generation to the next.
I work with small business owners to help protect the legacy they’ve built, so it can continue for the people who matter most.
Let’s start the conversation today.

05/23/2026

Love often shows up in the small, thoughtful moments—the ones that guide, support, and steady the next generation.
I help families turn today’s dedication into tomorrow’s opportunities for the people they care about the most.
Let’s talk about what that could look like for your family.

05/21/2026

A closer look at the net-worth benchmarks, habits and long-term strategies that define top-tier wealth.

05/19/2026

How does New York Life Insurance Company manage the strength behind whole life insurance?

In this Q&A, our Chief Investment Officer shares how disciplined investment strategy helps support long-term commitments, stable values, and the opportunity for dividends.

Read the Q&A with Craig Sabal here:

https://nyl.co/4fvquqs