William S. Van Ess - Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.

10/22/2026

Is buying always better than renting? Not necessarily. Run the numbers on both sides to see which option makes more sense for your situation and timeline.

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

10/20/2026

Three steps may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.

Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

10/15/2026

Bedtime Story: U.S. Federal Tax Code. How many pages have you read?

An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.

10/13/2026

Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical. [Learn More Now]

Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

2026 Packerland Brokerage Services ASCEND Conference! Bill was the #3 rep! What an awesome accomplishment! We are so proud!!👏🏼

10/08/2026

The average college senior graduates with credit card debt. How will your kids manage money?

You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

10/06/2026

Concerned about identity theft? Some things to leave at home.

Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

10/02/2026

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📈 We’re excited to announce that Packerland Brokerage Services has been named one of 2026’s fastest-growing broker-dealers by Financial Planning magazine—ranking 35th for total revenue and 8th for revenue growth.

We’re proud of this growth and especially proud that it reflects the success of our independent financial professionals nationwide. Thank you to our representatives for being part of Packerland’s continued growth. 🎉

Disclosure: Ranking awarded by Financial Planning magazine. Based on historical survey data and growth metrics for the period evaluated. The recognition is not indicative of future performance or client experience. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. did not pay a fee to participate in or receive this ranking.

10/01/2026

10 tips that can head-off marriage money problems.

Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.