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Ann Meiring, LPL Financial Planner

LPL Financial planner specializing in women investors, women business owners, and families.

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10/23/2026

A little Friday favor! ❤️

I’m on a mission to get more women talking about money. And not just saving a few dollars at the grocery store (although I’m all for a good deal!).

I’m talking about building wealth. Protecting what you’ve worked hard for. Understanding your investments. Planning for retirement. And making sure your money is actually helping you live the life you want.

Because here’s something I’ve learned in my years as a financial advisor:

You can be incredibly successful in life and still have questions about your money.

And that’s okay.

On this page, you’ll find financial education without all the confusing jargon, a little humor, some real-life stories, and occasionally a glimpse into the chaos of my own life.

My goal has always been to make money conversations less intimidating and a whole lot more approachable.

So here’s my Friday favor:

If you enjoy what I share, would you invite a friend or two to follow this page? Especially a woman who could use a little more financial confidence in her life.

The more women we can reach, the more conversations we can start.

And that’s something worth growing. ❤️

Happy Friday!

10/22/2026

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and I want to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough.

What happens when the business you’ve worked so hard to build becomes successful?

We spend a lot of time encouraging women to start businesses. To take risks. To chase their dreams. To build something of their own.

And I LOVE that.

But what about the women who have already done it?

The women who have spent years pouring their blood, sweat, tears, and probably a few choice words into building something successful?

Here’s what I want those women to know:

Your business is an asset. But it shouldn’t be your entire financial plan.

Are you building wealth outside your business? Do you have a strategy for eventually stepping away? Have you considered what happens to your business, your employees, and your family when you’re ready for your next chapter?

Because building a successful business and building lasting personal wealth aren’t necessarily the same thing.

And you deserve both.

So here’s to the women building businesses, creating jobs, and making things happen. Just don’t forget to build something for YOU along the way.

10/21/2026

Today, my baby girl turns 17. SEVENTEEN. How in the world did that happen?! 🥹

And last night, I spent my evening with a room full of women at our monthly Savvy Women Invest on Purpose event.

At first glance, those two things don’t have much to do with each other. But this morning, I’ve been thinking about how much they really do.

Last night, we had quite a few new faces. There were lots of notes being taken, great conversations, and even some vulnerable moments shared.

And I love that. Because money is personal. Sometimes really personal. And being willing to talk about it, ask questions, and admit what we don’t know takes courage.

As I watch my daughters grow into young women, I think about what I want for them.

I want them to be confident. Independent. To know their worth. To never feel intimidated by financial decisions or believe that managing money is someone else’s job.

And really, that’s what I want for every woman who walks into Savvy Women.

Not to know everything. Not to have it all figured out.

But to have the confidence to ask questions, learn, and take ownership of her financial future.

So today, I’m celebrating my beautiful 17-year-old daughter, and reflecting on another wonderful evening with some pretty amazing women.

Here’s to raising strong women, supporting strong women, and remembering that no matter our age, we’re never done learning. ❤️

10/20/2026

Let’s talk about cost vs. value.

I recently stayed at a pretty swanky hotel in California. You know, the kind where you wonder if breathing the air is going to show up on your bill. 😂

As I was looking through the menu, I noticed a bottle of The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon.

Price? $100.

Now, I happen to know I can buy that exact same bottle at the store for $39.99.

Same w**e. Same bottle. A $60 difference.

But here’s the thing. The hotel wasn’t just selling w**e. They were selling an experience. The atmosphere, the service, the convenience. All of it.

Was that experience worth an extra $60 to me? Maybe. Maybe not.

Because value is personal.

And the same applies to our finances.

I think about this in my own profession, too. Financial advice has a cost. But the real value goes far beyond what’s on your investment statement.

It’s in the planning. The conversations. The strategies you may not have considered. The confidence that comes from understanding your financial picture. And having someone in your corner who knows what matters to you.

Because managing money and helping someone make the most of their wealth aren’t necessarily the same thing.

The lowest price isn’t always the best deal. And the highest price doesn’t automatically mean the greatest value.

So whether we’re talking about financial advice or a $100 bottle of w**e, maybe the question shouldn’t just be “How much does it cost?”

But rather, “What am I actually getting for my money, and is it worth it to me?”

Cost is what you pay. Value is what you receive.

P.S. For $100, I still think that w**e should come with someone to do my laundry. 😂🍷

10/19/2026

I’m going to need another weekend to recover from my weekend. 😂

Actually, make that the entire past week.

Last week started with a quick trip to California for a conference at PIMCO. A great opportunity to learn, connect with other professionals, and bring some new perspectives back to my clients.

Then it was off to Bowling Green for Parents Weekend, followed by our annual family trip to Suter’s for pumpkins, apple c***r, and all the fall things.

And now it’s Monday. Again. How does that keep happening? 😂

As I sit here thinking about everything on my plate this week, I’m reminded that growth doesn’t always happen when life is calm and everything is perfectly organized.

Sometimes growth happens when you’re exhausted, a little overwhelmed, and wondering how you’re going to fit everything into the next five days.

But here’s something I’ve learned over the years.

Being comfortable doesn’t necessarily mean you’re growing.

Whether it’s your career, your finances, or life in general, sometimes the next step comes with a little uncertainty. Maybe even a little fear.

And that’s okay.

You don’t have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward.

So here’s to another week of learning, growing, and hopefully finding a few minutes to catch our breath.

And coffee. Definitely coffee. ☕

10/13/2026

Makerfest 2026 is in the books!

For the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer at this event, and I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite community events. (Second only to Women in Business, of course. 😉)

I’ve lived in the Lima/Allen County area for most of my life. And for as long as I can remember, I’ve heard people talk about wanting to leave. How there’s nothing here. Nothing to do. No opportunities. Nothing worth staying for.

And quite frankly, I disagree.

I’ve always believed that your community is what you make of it. And sometimes I think people are so busy focusing on what we don’t have that they completely overlook what we do have.

That’s one of the reasons I love Makerfest.

Sophomores from schools throughout our region get the chance to connect with local employers, colleges, and professionals. They get hands-on experiences, ask questions, explore careers, and discover opportunities that exist right here in their own backyard.

And let me tell you, there are some pretty incredible opportunities here.

But you know what’s even more incredible? The young people walking through those doors.

They’re curious. They’re talented. They’re full of potential. And they’re the future of our community.

What if we spent a little less time telling our young people there’s nothing here and a little more time showing them what’s possible?

Because the more we invest in our young people, connect them with others, and give them reasons to build their futures here, the stronger our community becomes.

And to those who love to talk about everything that’s wrong with Lima and Allen County, I’d encourage you to spend a day at Makerfest.

Look around. Talk to the businesses. Meet the students. See the opportunities.

You might just walk away with a different perspective.

I’m proud to call this community home. And I’m incredibly grateful to work for a bank that believes in investing in the communities we serve, and gives me the ability to be part of events like this.

Our community has a lot to offer. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes and see it. ❤️

10/06/2026

You’ve done the hard part.

You built a career.
You saved.
You invested.
You made good decisions.
And somewhere along the way, you accumulated real wealth.

But here’s a question I don’t think we ask enough:

Do you actually know what all of that money can do for you?

Not just what your account balances are.

Can you retire earlier than you thought?

Could you work less?

Are you paying more in taxes than you need to?

Should you be doing something different with the money sitting in cash?

What happens to everything you’ve built when you’re gone?

Could you help your kids now instead of leaving them money someday?

And maybe the biggest question:

Are all the pieces actually working together?

There’s a point where financial planning stops being about simply accumulating more.

It becomes about being intentional with what you’ve already built.

Because having wealth and having a plan for your wealth are two very different things.

And you deserve to understand both.

10/05/2026

I almost didn’t post today.

Not because I don’t have anything to say.

Actually, quite the opposite. My brain currently has approximately 47 tabs open, three are frozen, and I’m pretty sure music is playing somewhere but I can’t figure out which one.

Work.
CFP studying.
Family.
Commitments.
Decisions.
The never-ending list of things that apparently require an adult.

And sometimes, you just get tired.

I think we spend a lot of time—especially professionally—pretending we’re supposed to have everything neatly organized and under control.

We don’t.

Sometimes you’re productive and motivated and checking things off the list.

And sometimes your biggest accomplishment is looking at the list and deciding, “Nope. Not today, Satan.”

😂

So if your brain feels a little overloaded today too, consider this your reminder that you don’t have to conquer the entire world before dinner.

Pick the next thing.

Do that.

Then pick the next one.

That’s enough for today.

09/25/2026

At some point when I signed up for the CFP® program, I apparently also enrolled at MIT.

Nobody told me.

This morning I sat down to study and was once again greeted by equations that look less like financial planning and more like something NASA uses to determine whether a rocket will make it to Mars.

I am a financial advisor.

I help people plan for retirement.
I talk about investments.
I help people make smart decisions with their money.

WHY AM I DOING THIS MUCH MATH? 😂

And yes, I know there’s a reason for it. And yes, I will learn it.

But there are definitely moments when I stare at my study materials and think:

“Ma’am. I just wanted to help people retire.”

So if you’re learning something new right now and occasionally wondering whether you’ve made a terrible mistake…

Solidarity. 😂

Back to studying I go.

09/24/2026

I have reached the age where completely boring purchases bring me an unreasonable amount of joy.

My most recent one?

A cast iron Dutch oven from Sam’s Club for $40.

FORTY DOLLARS.

My wannabe-chef heart absolutely swooned. 😂

There was a time in my life when I got excited about new clothes, going out, or something fun and completely unnecessary.

Now apparently I walk through Sam’s Club, spot a Dutch oven and think, “THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER.”

Adulthood is weird.

So now I need to know…

What completely boring adult purchase has made you ridiculously happy?

A vacuum?
Really good sheets?
A new appliance?
The perfect storage containers?
A leaf blower? 😂

Please tell me I’m not alone in this.

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