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Hosted by SBC Financial, our workshops and webinars are offered complimentary to our community. Stay informed about our specialty services and learn more about retirement options by joining us at one of our financial workshops. Call today or click on a date below to get started in reserving your seat for one of our upcoming events.

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Events in May 2026

  • May 5, 2026 (1 event)


    May 5, 2026

    Location:

    Dusty's Cellar & Wine Bar
    1839 W Grand River Ave
    Okemos, MI 48864

    6:00 PM

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 6, 2026 (1 event)


    May 6, 2026

    Location:

    Dusty's Cellar & Wine Bar
    1839 W Grand River Ave
    Okemos, MI 48864
    6:30 PM

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 12, 2026 (1 event)


    May 12, 2026

    Location:
    Nelson Township KDL
    88 Bass Lake Road
    Sand Lake, MI 49343

    What You'll Learn at This Event...

    •  How do I figure out when I should start taking my Social Security Benefits?
    •  How am I affected by recent rule changes that could lead me to miss out on substantial benefits?
    •  How can I potentially avoid paying excessive and unnecessary income taxes?

    Why You Need to Attend This Event...

    Do you know the exact date you will claim your Social Security benefits? With over 531 claiming options, a precise strategy for when and how to claim your Social Security benefits could prevent you and your family from needlessly losing thousands of dollars. A successful retirement plan all starts with wisely managing your Social Security income.

    We help our clients build their retirement income plans and watch them retire successfully from the effort.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 19, 2026 (1 event)


    May 19, 2026

    Location:
    Gaines Township KDL
    421 68th Street Southeast
    Grand Rapids, MI 49548

    What You'll Learn at This Event...

    •  How do I figure out when I should start taking my Social Security Benefits?
    •  How am I affected by recent rule changes that could lead me to miss out on substantial benefits?
    •  How can I potentially avoid paying excessive and unnecessary income taxes?

    Why You Need to Attend This Event...

    Do you know the exact date you will claim your Social Security benefits? With over 531 claiming options, a precise strategy for when and how to claim your Social Security benefits could prevent you and your family from needlessly losing thousands of dollars. A successful retirement plan all starts with wisely managing your Social Security income.

    We help our clients build their retirement income plans and watch them retire successfully from the effort.

    Registration Here

  • May 20, 2026 (2 events)


    May 20, 2026

    Location:

    Antlers Fireside Grill
    10107 Buchanan Rd
    Stanwood, MI 49346
    6:00 PM

     

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE


    May 20, 2026

    Location:
    Washington Square KPL
    1244 Portage Street
    Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    What You'll Learn at This Event...

    •  How do I figure out when I should start taking my Social Security Benefits?
    •  How am I affected by recent rule changes that could lead me to miss out on substantial benefits?
    •  How can I potentially avoid paying excessive and unnecessary income taxes?

    Why You Need to Attend This Event...

    Do you know the exact date you will claim your Social Security benefits? With over 531 claiming options, a precise strategy for when and how to claim your Social Security benefits could prevent you and your family from needlessly losing thousands of dollars. A successful retirement plan all starts with wisely managing your Social Security income.

    We help our clients build their retirement income plans and watch them retire successfully from the effort.

    Registration Here

  • May 21, 2026 (1 event)


    May 21, 2026

    Location:

    Antlers Fireside Grill
    10107 Buchanan Rd
    Stanwood, MI 49346
    6:30 PM

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 26, 2026 (2 events)


    May 26, 2026

    Location:

    Founders Brewing Company
    235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    6:00 PM

     

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE


    May 26, 2026

    Location:

    Brick and Brine
    100 W Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    6:00 PM

     

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 27, 2026 (3 events)


    May 27, 2026

    Location:

    Founders Brewing Company
    235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    6:30 PM

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE


    May 27, 2026

    Location:

    Brick and Brine
    100 W Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    6:00 PM

     

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE


    May 27, 2026

    Location:

    Brick and Brine
    100 W Michigan Ave
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    6:30 PM

     

    New laws or modifications to past laws may impact your benefits and the way you make your election. Your Social Security claiming strategies can vary dramatically depending on numerous factors that the government doesn’t share directly with you.

    Come and learn more at this presentation hosted by local retirement specialist Tim Fordham. This educational event will cover the basics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your benefits.

    • What is the SECURE Act 2.0, and how could it affect your retirement?
    • How the new federal tax legislation may cost your family thousands in tax dollars and what you can do about it.
    • How to reduce taxation on your Social Security after you start receiving your benefits.
    • How two special claiming strategies may increase your total benefits.
    • How to potentially pay far less on your retirement income.
    • How married couples can avoid missing out on substantial benefits.
    • How to plan Social Security with all other sources of retirement income.

    REGISTER HERE

  • May 28, 2026 (1 event)


    May 28, 2026

    Location:
    Plainfield Township KDL
    2650 5 Mile Road Northeast
    Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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    What You'll Learn at This Event...

    •  How do I figure out when I should start taking my Social Security Benefits?
    •  How am I affected by recent rule changes that could lead me to miss out on substantial benefits?
    •  How can I potentially avoid paying excessive and unnecessary income taxes?

    Why You Need to Attend This Event...

    Do you know the exact date you will claim your Social Security benefits? With over 531 claiming options, a precise strategy for when and how to claim your Social Security benefits could prevent you and your family from needlessly losing thousands of dollars. A successful retirement plan all starts with wisely managing your Social Security income.

    We help our clients build their retirement income plans and watch them retire successfully from the effort.

    Registration Here

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