John Solyman - Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

10/16/2026

10/09/2026

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09/29/2026

Why long-term care deserves a place in your financial strategy.

Most people spend years preparing for retirement. They estimate how much income they may need, decide when to claim Social Security, review their investments, and think about Medicare. Yet one potentially significant expense is often left out of the conversation: the cost of long-term care.

The question is not simply whether care may be needed. It is how that care would be paid for—and how the cost could affect a spouse, children, savings, and the retirement plan as a whole.

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09/21/2026

How does a Fixed Indexed Annuity work, and why may it deserve a place in your retirement conversation?

A Fixed Indexed Annuity is a contract with an insurance company that allows your money to grow based on the performance of a market index—such as the S&P 500—without directly investing in the stock market.

As Fixed Indexed Annuities become more popular, many Americans have found that it may offer balance between growth potential and principal protection.

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09/15/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every industry, and financial services are no exception.

Today, consumers have access to sophisticated calculators, retirement projections, investment research, budgeting applications, and AI-powered tools that can provide financial information almost instantly.

Technology can process information quickly. What it cannot fully understand is the person sitting across the table — their family, fears, priorities, experiences, goals, and the life they hope to build. That is where the value of personal financial guidance becomes especially important.

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09/14/2026

Don't fall into one of these common IRA trust mistakes.

Naming a trust as your IRA beneficiary can help you meet important estate planning goals. However, if you are considering this, you should proceed with caution. Here are four common mistakes with IRA trusts you will want to avoid.

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