John Presta, Creative Financial Group

10/23/2026

Three things for an employee to look at if your ESOP company is sold:

1️⃣ What does this mean for you financially? It’s important to be clear on the details – price per share, deal structure, and your voting rights are all important considerations.

2️⃣ How and when you’ll get paid – this varies, so it is important to be clear on the details about vesting, payout timing, and form of payment to expect.

3️⃣ Taxes and distribution options – for many employees, this may be the largest sum of money ever received, so it’s important to understand how it is taxed and how it fits in your overall financial plan.

Don’t go it alone – I can help you understand these considerations and more. Let’s connect.

10/22/2026

The best financial lessons often start at home. As Halloween approaches, consider using candy budgets, costume spending, or trick-or-treat rewards as opportunities to teach children healthy money habits.

This Halloween, candy as currency can become a lesson on budgeting, market value, even taxes. This article covers suggested lessons parents can teach kids.

10/15/2026

The 4% rule is a basic rule-of-thumb when it comes to retirement, but how can we make it better? Let’s talk about your retirement plan and how adding an annuity can help reduce your market risk.

Researchers compared four ways to turn a $1 million nest egg into retirement income, weighing lifetime payouts, liquidity, and money left for heirs and emergencies.

10/08/2026

As your kids plan costumes, candy, and Halloween fun, it's the perfect time to start conversations about money management, budgeting, and making choices that align with priorities.

10/02/2026

Thanks to all that came out to our w**e event featuring Paul Cullen from bad company. Was great time had by all.

10/02/2026

Thanks to all that came out to our w**e event featuring Paul Cullen from bad company. Was great time had by all.

10/01/2026

Retirees with annuities have reported higher well-being than those with defined contribution plans. Let’s talk about how reliable guaranteed income can take the stress out of retirement.

Discover why annuity owners value lifetime income for financial security, peace of mind, and protection against market volatility and inflation.

09/24/2026

Getting ahead of year‑end financial decisions can help reduce stress and create clarity. A quick check‑in now can make a big difference later. Let’s connect.

09/17/2026

Studies show that 21.8 million American seniors have no alternate form of income other than social security. Now is the time to ensure that you have a foolproof retirement plan that will allow you to retain your way of life once you decide to stop working. Let’s talk about bolstering your retirement plan today.