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Medicare Simplified: Navigating Options to Help Maximize Your Benefits
Join your local host at Courtyard by Marriott on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a timely and informative seminar covering all things Medicare. During this event, we’ll discuss:
- Understanding Medicare: What it covers, who qualifies and how it supports retirees.
- Breaking down Medicare’s four parts: Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans.
- Enrollment periods and deadlines: Key dates for signing up, switching plans and avoiding penalties.
Seating is limited. This is a no-cost, no-obligation event.
Join the 100,000+ who have attended Your Retirement Reality's nationwide events and walk away with newfound confidence and actionable retirement strategies.*
Event Details
Location
Courtyard by Marriott
2 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001
Date & Time
– Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
– Wednesday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration Closes In:
There's no better time to evaluate the Medicare plans and options available to you. At this seminar, we'll discuss:
- Common Medicare mistakes to avoid: Gaps in coverage, late enrollment penalties and network restrictions.
- Creating a personalized Medicare strategy: How to choose the right plan for your health and financial needs.
- Medicare Supplement plans: How Medigap helps cover out-of-pocket costs.
- What original Medicare covers: Hospital stays, skilled nursing, home health, physician visits and preventive care.
- Medicare Advantage plans: How they combine hospital, medical and drug coverage under private insurance.
- Prescription Drug Plans (Part D): How they work and changes coming in 2025, including a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap.
Why Attend?
01
Preparedness
People thinking ahead and preparing for an early retirement or looking to reach their goals and live the lifestyle they envision.
02
Preservation
Pre-retirees or retirees who have done a really good job at saving for retirement and want to do everything they can to preserve and protect their assets.
03
Confidence
Those who don’t currently have a retirement strategy in place or are looking for a second opinion to make sure they have considered all the strategies available to them.
Protect your financial future.
Stop worrying about your financial future as retirement approaches. Our events are designed to address your concerns and provide you with the latest tools and strategies you need to create a holistic plan by focusing on these core pillars of retirement income planning…
Proactive Social Security Strategies
Learn ways to help maximize your benefits and ensure you get the most out of your contributions.
Tax-Efficient Retirement
Income
Discover ways to help reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Investment Strategies for Volatile Markets
Learn how to help protect your wealth and invest it comfortably, even in uncertain markets.
Longevity & Legacy
Planning
Ways to help ensure your income lasts as long as you do and pass on a lasting legacy.
Your Presenters
Stef Celio | First Fidelity Group
While many businesses might emphasize the importance of their clients, at FFG, this belief is demonstrated daily. Clients spanning multiple states, from Connecticut to Arizona, receive unparalleled customer service that hinges on immediacy, meticulous attention to detail, and genuine care for their well-being. This isn’t just about finances—it’s about futures, and ensuring that every interaction with FFG’s team reaffirms this commitment to their success. Always available, the team ensures that every call and email is responded to promptly, often within the hour. It’s this dedication that sets FFG apart.
FFG’s vast network of professionals stationed across the country is a testament to the company’s collaborative spirit. Each person upholds the values the company cherishes, emphasizing that FFG is a group effort and not just a singular vision.
While FFG’s marketing primarily reaches out to the nursing community, their expertise and commitment are available to anyone seeking financial guidance.
Born and raised in Maryland, Stefani is a proud alumnus of the University of Maryland. Before diving into the world of finance, she served in the airline industry with esteemed companies like Delta Airlines and US Air. Today, when she’s not guiding FFG’s vision, she’s traveling the world with Bob, her partner in life and business for 37 years. Together, they have raised two wonderful children. Outside of her professional life, Stefani’s heart is dedicated to a New Orleans Animal Rescue organization, her Bible study group, and participating in two vibrant Mardi Gras Krewes.
At FFG, it’s understood that it’s not just about money. It’s about the future, and the community being built together.
Joseph R. Guillory | Licensed Insurance Professional
Born and raised in the small town of Bennington KS, Joseph attended Kansas State University, where he majored in Business Management. After almost 10 years in Retail Management, Joseph joined L&L Advisors in 2010 as an insurance advisor. Promoted to manager a few years later, his duties include helping clients customize their insurance coverage to meet their ever changing needs, as well has many other duties helping the agency in its day to day operations such as contracting and training of new agents.
When not meeting with clients or helping new agents, he can be found outdoors most time on his country property, helping raise his family along with his wife Shelby. Together, they have 2 children, their daughter Charli, born in 2019, and their newest addition, their son Grady born in 2022, and their 3rd “kid” Aspen a 125 pound Cane Corso who follows the kids around while outside making sure they don’t get in too much trouble. The family enjoys BBQ’s, fishing and road trips to visit close family in nearby Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Your Retirement Reality?
Your Retirement Reality is a national entity that partners with financial professionals all across the U.S. to offer unbiased information on the constantly changing tax laws and retirement strategies. There’s a knowledge gap as retirement approaches, and we’re here to help individuals like you understand the best course of action for your ideal retirement.
Who is this event for?
Our presentation is designed for individuals age 50-70 who are nearing retirement or those who have recently retired. To get the most from our events, attendees should have retirement savings ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000. This ensures our content and strategies are more tailored to your unique financial situation.
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Medicare Advantage Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Availability of benefits and plans varies by carrier and location. Deductibles, copays and coinsurance may apply. Plans purchased after initial enrollment period are subject to eligibility requirements.
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