Informational Seminar at Methodist University - Clark Hall in Fayetteville, NC
Social Security
The Basics You Need to Know to Maximize Your Benefits
Event Details
Methodist University – Clark Hall
130 Joe Stout View Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311
Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Seating is limited. There is no charge to attend!
Do you have a plan to help maximize your Social Security benefits and minimize your taxes?
Social Security may be one of the largest sources of income in retirement while taxes may be one of the largest expenses. Not properly planning for both can lead to less income in retirement.
Join us for an informational seminar at Methodist University – Clark Hall where we will discuss the following important topics:
- What’s new and changing for Social Security and taxes in 2026.
- The changing financial landscape for those approaching retirement.
- The impact that proposed changes to tax laws, market volatility, high interest rates and rising inflation may have on your retirement income.
- Why taxes can be one of your biggest retirement expenses without a proper plan in place.
- Immediate, actionable steps to protect your savings from heavy, unnecessary “retirement taxes.”
- How Social Security Benefits relate to, and affect, your taxes in retirement and how to avoid excessive taxation.
- Claiming strategies, common mistakes to avoid and planning techniques to help you maximize your Social Security benefits.
- How you can create tax-free retirement income and potentially lower your tax bracket in retirement.
- Planning for longevity, inflation, and future tax increases to ensure you won’t OUTLIVE your money in retirement.
- And MUCH more!
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Do you have a strategy to help maximize your Social Security benefits and minimize taxes in retirement?
Don’t miss this information-packed event!
Why attend?
This presentation combines two empowering elements:
Professional Insight
Live instruction from knowledgeable financial professionals in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
Actionable Next Steps
An opportunity to receive a no-cost retirement snapshot analysis for your current strategy that will help you understand the best time to take Social Security.
Claiming Your Social Security Benefits at the Wrong Age May Significantly Reduce Your Benefits
Social Security is one of the most valuable and least understood benefits available to retirees today. Failing to maximize your benefits could potentially leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table.
Join us for an enlightening presentation to learn about the latest strategies to help ensure you’re optimizing your Social Security strategy in conjunction with your overall retirement income and tax strategy. We’ll also talk about strategies to help protect your assets from the impact of market volatility so you don’t outlive your retirement savings.
Meet Your Presenter
Graham Godwin, CLC Financial Services
Inspired to enter the financial services industry after witnessing the impact of thoughtful planning and strong client relationships, Graham believes financial guidance goes beyond investments and focuses on helping individuals make confident, informed decisions. Through his work, he is dedicated to helping individuals better understand their retirement options and make informed decisions about their financial future.
Meet Your Host
Desmond Taylor, M.S. Finance, CLC Financial Services
Persistent and purposeful, Desmond Taylor’s passion is teaching and behavioral finance. His expertise in financial analysis simplifies the complex instruments financial institutions employ, helping to build clients’ confidence along the way.
Desmond loves seeing people happy with the work he does. This motivates him to be precise and careful, helping to ensure the client understands all the moving parts of their holistic, generational wealth strategy.
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The presenter can provide information, but not specific advice related to social security benefits. Clients should seek guidance from the Social Security Administration regarding their particular situation. The presenter may be able to identify potential retirement income gaps and may introduce insurance products, such as an annuity, as a potential solution. Social Security benefit payout rates can and will change at the sole discretion of the Social Security Administration. For more information, please consult a local Social Security Administration office, or visit www.ssa.gov.