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10/15/2026

Diversification is a key component of every investment portfolio. We use it to mitigate volatility and provide a certain level of predictability when investing in your future. Click the link below from First Financial Consulting to learn how diversification can work for you.

Diversification is a crucial to a healthy investment portfolio. By creating a mix of stocks and bonds, we can add some predictability into your portfolio.

10/15/2026

Planning for wealth preservation has always been important. However, today it is even more critical for one specific reason: the return of high inflation. With the rising cost of daily necessities, suddenly, every retirement plan has far less margin for error. If you don’t effectively plan for it, inflation can magnify any mistake you make.

Discover 6 wealth preservation strategies for effective wealth protection in our blog. Learn how to safeguard your assets and secure your financial future.

10/14/2026

Many people with don't realize that while your financial and living circumstances change, your Life Insurance policy may stay the same. Read this week's blog from First Financial Consulting to find out if it's time for you to make a change.

Life insurance should meet the needs of your specific life situation. When your situation changes, it''s also important to change your life insurance.

10/13/2026

Are annuities a safe bet for retirement? Not always. Learn about the potential risks and why they may not be the right choice for everyone. Ensure you're making informed decisions about your retirement.

Explore the pitfalls and risks associated with annuities in retirement planning. Learn why careful consideration is crucial for financial security.

10/12/2026

In this Bench Talk, we discuss the top 3 things you need to do in a Financial Recession. Click the link to learn more.

With discussion around an impending financial recession, here are three things your financial plan should include to protect you from any future recessions.

10/09/2026

Women can face a unique challenge in retirement: they typically live longer than men, which means their retirement income may need to last longer as well.

In this video, Greg Welborn explains why retirement planning should account not only for a longer life expectancy, but also for what happens to household income if a spouse dies. Pension benefits, Social Security, and other income sources can change after the death of one spouse, making survivor planning an important part of a retirement strategy.

10/09/2026

There is no sugar-coated way to say this: we have a retirement savings crisis on our hands. Many American's are not planning for the way they should be. Find out if your retirement is at stake by clicking the link from First Financial Consulting below.

The majority of American households do not have adequate retirement savings to support their lifestyles in retirement. The issue is only getting worse.

10/08/2026

Before you start , it's important to make sure that your overall financial health is in good order. In this Bench Talk, we provide our Investment Checklist to help you get started in investing. Click the link below to learn more!

Here is our investment checklist that we look at before someone is ready to start. Cash flow, personal financial situation, and a solid foundation.

10/08/2026

Americans are facing a serious retirement crisis because many simply underestimate what their retirement living costs will be. Click the link to find out more.

Americans are facing a retirement crisis. Rising healthcare costs, increased life expectancy, and inflation are leaving many without retirement savings.

10/07/2026

Can you trust your financial advisor? A survey by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards found that 60% of people using financial advisors “believe their advisor acts in their company’s best interest rather than the consumers’ best interest”. Click the link below to learn more.

Can you trust your financial advisor? Data show that 60% of people believe that their advisor acts in their company’s best interest rather than their own.