Events in April 2026

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March 30, 2026
March 31, 2026(2 events)

6:30 pm: Maximizing Social Security


March 31, 2026

Location:

Richard L Root KDL
4950 Breton Road Southeast
Kentwood, MI 49512

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: Maximizing Social Security Workshop


March 31, 2026

What You Need to Know to Help Get the Most Out of Your Benefit

Location: Kentwood Library
4950 Breton Road Southeast
Kentwood, MI 49512

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

April 1, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner


April 1, 2026

Location:
BOLD Restaurant
6915 W Q Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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

April 2, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: A Social Security Workshop Dinner


April 2, 2026

Location:
BOLD Restaurant
6915 W Q Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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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April 9, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Maximizing Social Security


April 9, 2026

Location:

East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

For many Americans, Social Security is the single largest asset they have in retirement, and greater than 90% of all recipients do not maximize their Social Security benefits. Advance planning is essential and the decisions you make today can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime.

This educational workshop will provide you with much needed information to help you understand the system, coordinate spousal and survivor benefits, minimize taxes, and maximize your personal benefits.

Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or widowed, there may be ways to maximize the lifetime Social Security benefits you receive.

One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000!

REGISTER HERE

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April 14, 2026(1 event)

6:00 pm: Social Security 101


April 14, 2026

Location:
Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch Library
4950 Breton Rd SE
Kentwood, MI 49508

For most Americans, Social Security makes up a significant piece of their retirement, with the value of a stream of monthly payments often exceeding $1 million for a married couple. Because of this, it is critical to have a plan and a strategy before you ever decide to turn on your benefits.

Come and learn more at this workshop dedicated to helping you formulate a plan and a strategy. This educational event will cover the essential mechanics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your retirement income.

  • When can I—and when should I—start receiving my benefits?
  • Upcoming changes to Social Security and its long-term sustainability.
  • How to reduce taxes on your Social Security after you start receiving benefits.
  • When your spouse can collect spousal benefits and how to avoid missing out.
  • How to coordinate Social Security with Medicare, Disability, and other income.
  • How to choose between taking benefits early versus delaying for a higher payout.
  • What the biggest risk in retirement is and how to plan for inflation.
  • What happens if you make a mistake and what factors will reduce your benefits.

REGISTER HERE

April 15, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Social Security 101


April 15, 2026

Location:
Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch Library
4950 Breton Rd SE
Kentwood, MI 49508

For most Americans, Social Security makes up a significant piece of their retirement, with the value of a stream of monthly payments often exceeding $1 million for a married couple. Because of this, it is critical to have a plan and a strategy before you ever decide to turn on your benefits.

Come and learn more at this workshop dedicated to helping you formulate a plan and a strategy. This educational event will cover the essential mechanics of Social Security and reveal the latest strategies for maximizing your retirement income.

  • When can I—and when should I—start receiving my benefits?
  • Upcoming changes to Social Security and its long-term sustainability.
  • How to reduce taxes on your Social Security after you start receiving benefits.
  • When your spouse can collect spousal benefits and how to avoid missing out.
  • How to coordinate Social Security with Medicare, Disability, and other income.
  • How to choose between taking benefits early versus delaying for a higher payout.
  • What the biggest risk in retirement is and how to plan for inflation.
  • What happens if you make a mistake and what factors will reduce your benefits.

REGISTER HERE

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April 21, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Maximizing Social Security


April 21, 2026

Location:

Central Park Place
421 Columbus Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417

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

April 22, 2026(2 events)

6:30 pm: Maximizing Social Security


April 22, 2026

Location:

Allegan District Library in Allegan, MI

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: Maximizing Social Security


April 22, 2026

Location:

Thought Design Learning Center
10 East Bridge Street Northeast
Rockford, MI 49341

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

April 23, 2026(1 event)

6:30 pm: Estate Planning & Surviving Your Retirement


April 23, 2026

Location:

Capital Prime
2324 Showtime Dr
Lansing, MI 48912
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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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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