Shawn Reid, Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

08/25/2026

Money doesn’t have to come between you. It can bring you closer.

For many couples, talking about finances is tough. Different goals, priorities, and perspectives can make it hard to feel like you’re on the same page.

That’s where a financial plan helps. It gives you a way to talk openly, make decisions together, and feel more confident about the future you’re building.

To see how planning today, not “someday,” can make your goals clearer and your relationship stronger, watch this video, Plan Together, Grow Together.
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08/22/2026

A sickness or injury doesn't care about your business timeline. And if you're unable to work, the income you rely on could be interrupted.
Many business owners plan for external risks—a slow quarter, a lost contract, or changing market conditions. Fewer have a plan for the risk of being unable to work themselves.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability due to sickness or injury.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/20/2026

As a business owner, your ability to work is often closely tied to the income you earn.
Mortgage payments. Household bills. Everyday expenses. They don't stop if a covered sickness or injury keeps you from working.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/16/2026

When business slows down, your mortgage doesn't. The car payment, the tuition, and the household expenses all run on a schedule that has nothing to do with how last month went.
Many business owners have thought through their business risks. The personal financial exposure that comes with a bad stretch due to an owner’s qualifying sickness or injury preventing them from working and earning an income.? That's the gap people forget to plan for.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/13/2026

Your mortgage, your car, your kids' school—these obligations continue to exist whether you continue to work on your business or become disabled.
And when your income as an owner is interrupted, your household feels it first.
Many business owners have a plan for the business. Fewer have thought through what happens at home if a qualifying sickness or injury prevents them from working and earning an income.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/10/2026

Most business owners have a plan for what happens when equipment fails or inventory runs short. Few have a plan for what happens when they can't earn an income.
The clients, the revenue, the decisions that keep everything moving—none of it runs without you. Losing your income is an exposure many balance sheets never account for.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/07/2026

Your equipment, your inventory, your property are all reflected on your balance sheet.
But one thing might not be: you.
Yet the revenue you help generate, your client relationships, your business decisions—they all require you to run.
Most business owners have insured almost everything their business owns. Few have protected the asset they depend on.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

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.

08/06/2026

In today’s job market, finding great people is hard—but keeping them can be even harder. Robert Keebler’s guide for business owners explores how thoughtful retention strategies—from flexible work options and recognition programs to long-term incentives like profit-sharing and deferred compensation—can dramatically improve employee satisfaction and retention. Once you’ve read the article, let’s talk about how you can reward loyalty and strengthen your company’s future. https://bit.ly/4xsSGQI

08/05/2026

For some people, the appeal of retiring abroad lies in the ability to live well for less than it would cost in the U.S. Adventure, lower costs, potentially lower healthcare costs and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

08/03/2026

A business partnership without a plan can get messy fast. Just ask the famous couple who once bought a home and winery together… then split up, skipped the paperwork, and watched the whole thing spiral into a legal tug-of-war. One even ended up sharing his personal residence with a stranger tied to the sale. Not exactly the happily-ever-after they expected.
All of it could have been avoided with a simple buy-sell agreement to lay out what happens if an owner leaves – through death, divorce, disability, retirement, or simply wanting out – so the business keeps running smoothly and everyone knows their rights. Watch this video to learn more about how a buy-sell agreement works, and then let’s make sure your business interests are protected.

In this brief video, you will explore the crucial importance of buy-sell agreements for your business. These agreements are like insurance policies for your company, ensuring its stability and protecting the interests of co-owners. Don't wait until it's too late – watch now to secure your business...