Events in May 2026

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April 27, 2026
April 28, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: Estate Planning & Surviving Your Retirement


April 28, 2026

Location:
Rio Grande Steak House
5501 Northland Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
6:00 PM

You and your spouse are cordially invited to an educational event for area residents who are retired or planning to retire soon. This informative and entertaining program is absolutely free. There is no obligation and nothing will be sold.

Your presenter, Ben Smith, is a well-known professional Retirement Professional. In this jam-packed event, Ben will show you how to protect your estate, avoid probate, preserve your capital, decrease your risk, maximize your income and protect and grow your assets. You will leave with valuable information you can act upon immediately such as:

Protecting Your Home: A Lady Bird Deed can avoid probate!
Estate Planning: Wills vs Trusts; which is correct for you?
Social Security: Do you know how to coordinate IRA distributions with Social Security and Pension income?
Secure Act Law: Understand the new guidelines for 401(k)s, IRAs, RMDs & Beneficiaries.
Income: How to create lifetime income for you and your spouse.
Long-Term Care: Hybrid products combining care and death benefits.
Market Fluctuations: Why top economists are protecting their portfolios right now.
Asset Protection: The safest place to grow assets during Bull Markets and Corrections.
Taxes: Proactive strategies to save on future taxes and the benefits of ROTH conversions.

Register Here

April 29, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: Estate Planning & Surviving Your Retirement


April 29, 2026

Location:

Capital Prime
2324 Showtime Dr
Lansing, MI 48912

You and your spouse are cordially invited to an educational event for area residents who are retired or planning to retire soon. This informative and entertaining program is absolutely free. There is no obligation and nothing will be sold.

Your presenter, Ben Smith, is a well-known professional Retirement Professional. In this jam-packed event, Ben will show you how to protect your estate, avoid probate, preserve your capital, decrease your risk, maximize your income and protect and grow your assets. You will leave with valuable information you can act upon immediately such as:

Protecting Your Home: A Lady Bird Deed can avoid probate!
Estate Planning: Wills vs Trusts; which is correct for you?
Social Security: Do you know how to coordinate IRA distributions with Social Security and Pension income?
Secure Act Law: Understand the new guidelines for 401(k)s, IRAs, RMDs & Beneficiaries.
Income: How to create lifetime income for you and your spouse.
Long-Term Care: Hybrid products combining care and death benefits.
Market Fluctuations: Why top economists are protecting their portfolios right now.
Asset Protection: The safest place to grow assets during Bull Markets and Corrections.
Taxes: Proactive strategies to save on future taxes and the benefits of ROTH conversions.

Register Here

April 30, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Estate Planning & Surviving Your Retirement


April 30, 2026

Location:

Rio Grande Steak House
5501 Northland Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
6:30 PM

You and your spouse are cordially invited to an educational event for area residents who are retired or planning to retire soon. This informative and entertaining program is absolutely free. There is no obligation and nothing will be sold.

Your presenter, Ben Smith, is a well-known professional Retirement Professional. In this jam-packed event, Ben will show you how to protect your estate, avoid probate, preserve your capital, decrease your risk, maximize your income and protect and grow your assets. You will leave with valuable information you can act upon immediately such as:

Protecting Your Home: A Lady Bird Deed can avoid probate!
Estate Planning: Wills vs Trusts; which is correct for you?
Social Security: Do you know how to coordinate IRA distributions with Social Security and Pension income?
Secure Act Law: Understand the new guidelines for 401(k)s, IRAs, RMDs & Beneficiaries.
Income: How to create lifetime income for you and your spouse.
Long-Term Care: Hybrid products combining care and death benefits.
Market Fluctuations: Why top economists are protecting their portfolios right now.
Asset Protection: The safest place to grow assets during Bull Markets and Corrections.
Taxes: Proactive strategies to save on future taxes and the benefits of ROTH conversions.

Register Here

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May 5, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner


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)

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner


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

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May 12, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Maximizing Social Security - Sand Lake


May 12, 2026

Location:

Nelson Township KDL
88 Bass Lake Road
Sand Lake, MI 49343
View Map and Directions

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

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May 19, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: Maximizing Social Security - Grand Rapids


May 19, 2026

Location:

Gaines Township KDL
421 68th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
View Map and Directions

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)

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Stanwood


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

6:00 pm: Maximizing Social Security - Kalamazoo


May 20, 2026

Location:

Washington Square KPL
1244 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
View Map and Directions

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)

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Stanwood


May 21, 2026

Location:

Antlers Fireside Grill
10107 Buchanan Rd
Stanwood, MI 49346
6:30 PM
View Map and Directions

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

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May 26, 2026(3 events)

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Grand Rapids


May 26, 2026

Location:

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

 

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

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Kalamazoo


May 26, 2026

Location:

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

 

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

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Spring Lake


May 26, 2026

Location:

Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
6:00 PM
View Map and Directions

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(2 events)

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Grand Rapids


May 27, 2026

Location:

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

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

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Kalamazoo


May 27, 2026

Location:

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

 

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(2 events)

6:00 pm: Maximizing Social Security - Grand Rapids


May 28, 2026

Location:

Plainfield Township KDL
2650 5 Mile Road Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
View Map and Directions

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

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner - Spring Lake


May 28, 2026

Location:

Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
6:30 PM
View Map and Directions

 

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

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