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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.
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Workshops
Events in November–December 2026
November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026Location:
Allegan District Library
Carnegie Room
331 Hubbard St
Allegan, MI 49010
View Map and DirectionsAn Estate Plan is vital for any individual, couple or family that owns a home and has assets. Ensure that your Estate Planning is in good order by reviewing the methods families use to avoid the delays and legal fees of Probate Court. Learn various methods and best practices to protect your family from unnecessary costs and wasted time in Probate.
You will learn the following topics, in easy-to-understand terms:
- The advantages and disadvantages of Wills and Living Trusts.
- How Powers of Attorney work and don’t work (some may not be valid if you are disabled or pass away).
- How Probate Court works and why you may want to avoid it for your family.
- Why putting property in your children’s names may be a mistake.
- Common missteps by families raising children with challenges, disabilities or Special Needs.
- Protect your home from being swallowed up by nursing home care.
- Protecting your heirs’ inheritance from lawsuits, divorce and spend-thrifts.
- Best Practices for naming retirement account and Life Insurance beneficiaries.
- How the SECURE Act affects your trust and/or retirement accounts.
- You may never need long-term care, but if you do, how will that affect your family? And how will you pay for it?
- Bonus Topics: Safe money management, protecting retirement savings and tax planning strategies.
Register Here
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026Location:
Allegan District Library
Carnegie Room
331 Hubbard St
Allegan, MI 49010
View Map and DirectionsAn Estate Plan is vital for any individual, couple or family that owns a home and has assets. Ensure that your Estate Planning is in good order by reviewing the methods families use to avoid the delays and legal fees of Probate Court. Learn various methods and best practices to protect your family from unnecessary costs and wasted time in Probate.
You will learn the following topics, in easy-to-understand terms:
- The advantages and disadvantages of Wills and Living Trusts.
- How Powers of Attorney work and don’t work (some may not be valid if you are disabled or pass away).
- How Probate Court works and why you may want to avoid it for your family.
- Why putting property in your children’s names may be a mistake.
- Common missteps by families raising children with challenges, disabilities or Special Needs.
- Protect your home from being swallowed up by nursing home care.
- Protecting your heirs’ inheritance from lawsuits, divorce and spend-thrifts.
- Best Practices for naming retirement account and Life Insurance beneficiaries.
- How the SECURE Act affects your trust and/or retirement accounts.
- You may never need long-term care, but if you do, how will that affect your family? And how will you pay for it?
- Bonus Topics: Safe money management, protecting retirement savings and tax planning strategies.
Register Here
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026Location:
Brick and Brine
100 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
6:00 PM
View Map and DirectionsAn Estate Plan is vital for any individual, couple or family that owns a home and has assets. Ensure that your Estate Planning is in good order by reviewing the methods families use to avoid the delays and legal fees of Probate Court. Learn various methods and best practices to protect your family from unnecessary costs and wasted time in Probate.
You will learn the following topics, in easy-to-understand terms:
- The advantages and disadvantages of Wills and Living Trusts.
- How Powers of Attorney work and don’t work (some may not be valid if you are disabled or pass away).
- How Probate Court works and why you may want to avoid it for your family.
- Why putting property in your children’s names may be a mistake.
- Common missteps by families raising children with challenges, disabilities or Special Needs.
- Protect your home from being swallowed up by nursing home care.
- Protecting your heirs’ inheritance from lawsuits, divorce and spend-thrifts.
- Best Practices for naming retirement account and Life Insurance beneficiaries.
- How the SECURE Act affects your trust and/or retirement accounts.
- You may never need long-term care, but if you do, how will that affect your family? And how will you pay for it?
- Bonus Topics: Safe money management, protecting retirement savings and tax planning strategies.
Register Here
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026Location:
Brick and Brine
100 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
6:30 PM
View Map and DirectionsAn Estate Plan is vital for any individual, couple or family that owns a home and has assets. Ensure that your Estate Planning is in good order by reviewing the methods families use to avoid the delays and legal fees of Probate Court. Learn various methods and best practices to protect your family from unnecessary costs and wasted time in Probate.
You will learn the following topics, in easy-to-understand terms:
- The advantages and disadvantages of Wills and Living Trusts.
- How Powers of Attorney work and don’t work (some may not be valid if you are disabled or pass away).
- How Probate Court works and why you may want to avoid it for your family.
- Why putting property in your children’s names may be a mistake.
- Common missteps by families raising children with challenges, disabilities or Special Needs.
- Protect your home from being swallowed up by nursing home care.
- Protecting your heirs’ inheritance from lawsuits, divorce and spend-thrifts.
- Best Practices for naming retirement account and Life Insurance beneficiaries.
- How the SECURE Act affects your trust and/or retirement accounts.
- You may never need long-term care, but if you do, how will that affect your family? And how will you pay for it?
- Bonus Topics: Safe money management, protecting retirement savings and tax planning strategies.
Register Here
Webinars
There are no webinars scheduled at this time. Please call our office at (616) 965-6275 to learn more.
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I had different financial planners sell me different products over the years, but there was always one element missing. My needs weren't the focus. They were more interested in their commissions than my needs. I was wary of anyone "guiding" my money to its fullest potential. Eventually we received an invite to what I'll call a social security enhancement class. It was from Curtis Cottle. We still did not have the answers we were looking for, so we decided to go.
We connected with Curtis right away and my experience has been completely different. I now have confidence that my money is working to fulfill my goals. It is well diversified and it has everything to do with me. Just as importantly, I get the guidance I need. I get the explanations I desire. Curtis keeps me informed as to when to move investments, take profits and when to hold off. The things I thought a financial advisor was supposed to do.
The thing I like best about working with SBC Financial is that I trust Curtis. That is probably the most important to me. I don't have to worry if I am making financial decisions wisely. If Curtis says this is the best for me, I have the confidence that it is. He has not steered menu wrong. I actually believe that the wisest financial move I made is my connection to Curtis Cottle and SBC Financial.
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