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09/25/2026

📣 Parents and college students: The FAFSA is open!

Here are a few key initial steps to take if you or your child will be a student during the 2026-2027 school year:

✅ Set up your StudentAid.gov account at studentaid.gov if you haven’t yet.
✅ Gather your 2024 tax info, W-2s, and financial documents.
✅ Check which parent(s) need to provide info (if applicable).

Remember, though the deadline is June 30, 2027, applying early can improve students’ chances of getting the most aid available.

Have questions about college financial planning or your broader investment portfolio? Give us a call. We’re here to help.

09/24/2026

This month, we are sharing a story that is a powerful reminder of what people can accomplish when they come together with a shared purpose.

Inside the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, 6,500 volunteers worked around the clock to build over 10,000 beds in just 24 hours for children who did not have one of their own. Lowe's employees rolled up their sleeves alongside thousands of others to support the charity Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to ensuring no child sleeps on the floor.

The effort was extraordinary in scale. Two hundred miles of raw lumber were transformed into 10,027 finished beds. Work was divided across 16 lines, with hundreds of people moving in sync through cutting, sanding, assembling, and finishing. When the tools finally went quiet, thousands of beds were stacked and ready for delivery to families across 36 states through 110 Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapters.

As one medical director of sleep medicine noted, without consistent, high-quality sleep, children can fall behind in ways that affect both their health and their learning. What these volunteers gave was more than just a bed. It was a foundation for something better. This story is a beautiful reminder that when people show up for one another, even the biggest goals become possible.

Read the full story here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/6500-volunteers-build-10k-beds-in-24-hours-in-north-carolina/

09/22/2026

Big life changes like getting married, divorced, or welcoming a child can lead to big tax changes, too. Your filing status, credits, and refund could all be affected.

Our team is here to help you navigate these transitions with clarity and confidence. Reach out today!

09/21/2026

Your retirement income plan should do more than look good on paper—it should help cover the bills you cannot afford to miss. In this video, we break down the critical difference between reliable income and guaranteed income, including how market volatility, withdrawal strategies, fixed-rate options, and annuities can affect the income you depend on in retirement.

See a real-world $500,000 retirement-income comparison and learn why matching guaranteed sources of income to essential living expenses may be one of the most important decisions in your financial plan.

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Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC (“Alphastar”), a SEC-registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Fixed insurance products, tax planning services and recommendations regarding precious metals are offered through SES Services and Andorra Capital. Alphastar Capital Management, SES Services and Andorra Capital are separate and independent entities. Alphastar is not involved in the offer, recommendation, sale or management of commission-based fixed insurance products or precious metal products. SES Services offers insurance products through individuals licensed to sell insurance. Information regarding guaranteed returns or income streams refer only to fixed insurance products offered by SES Services and, unless specifically stated, do not refer in any way to securities or investment advisory products offered by Alphastar. Fixed insurance and annuity product guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of the issuing company and are not offered or guaranteed by Alphastar. Alphastar also does not provide tax or legal advice.https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4nXAedd9CzE/default.jpg

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09/18/2026

With summer behind us and routines back in full swing, fall brings a natural time to reflect on progress made and refocus on the progress ahead.

However, progress doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it’s fast and visible. Other times, it’s quiet and barely noticeable.

What matters most is that we keep moving, even when the pace feels slower than we would like. We don’t have to have it all figured out. We just have to keep going.

What is one area of your life where you are making steady progress right now? Share it in the comments. We would love to cheer you on.

09/16/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. While many of us may think of emergency kits and storm plans, it’s just as important to prepare financially for life’s unexpected moments.

When it comes to retirement planning, being prepared means building a strategy that can help weather challenges. Swipe to learn more.

If you would like to review your current retirement plan or discuss strategies for preparing for the unexpected, contact me today.

09/16/2026

What does “Hamiltonian economics” mean—and how could a renewed focus on U.S. manufacturing, tariffs, Treasury markets, and currency policy affect inflation and long-term portfolios?

In this week’s episode, we break down the connection between America’s debt and Treasury markets, the recent support for Japan’s yen, and the broader monetary pressures facing global currencies. We also discuss why diversification—including an allocation to gold—may deserve consideration for investors planning decades ahead.

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09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed, and the courage, resilience, and unity that followed reminded us of what we are capable of in our darkest moments.

On Patriot Day, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to pay tribute to the first responders, volunteers, and everyday individuals who showed extraordinary strength when it mattered most.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.