Women & Wealth

Designing the life you want starts with your income.

This week, Regina sits down with Kim Daly, a history-making franchise consultant and mindset coach, to unpack how franchising can de-risk business ownership, create cash flow, and buy back your time. Kim explains why you should pick a business for the life it creates, not for a hobby or what your town "needs", and how mindset shifts fueled her 350% growth in 12 months. She also shares realistic capital ranges, FTC guardrails, semi-absentee ownership, and the legacy of modeling success as a single mom.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Intro & guest

0:44 - What Kim does + who she helps

3:57 - 9 Vision-first franchising: match the life, then the business

5:40 - The process (free), how she's paid, and wide industry options

7:21 - Kim's path into franchising

9:05 - Franchising vs. entrepreneurship; cash flow + semi-active ownership

11:46 - Costs, FTC guardrails, and mindset (Z Suite)

17:31 - Challenges, legacy, and "never retire" philosophy

23:24 - Action item + outro & disclosures

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH KIM DALY

Website: https://thedalycoach.com/

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Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

When you're taking care of everyone else – who is taking care of you?

This week, Regina goes deep on women as caregivers and how the "sandwich generation" strain shows up financially, emotionally, and physically. Both for yourself and for loved ones, there needs to be a plan for long-term care (LTC) with clear-eyed costs, coverage myths (hello, Medicare), and policy options (traditional vs. hybrid; reimbursement vs. cash-indemnity). You'll leave with concrete next steps a new understanding of how to navigate this tricky aspect of life.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Episode beginning 0:38 - Today's topic: caring for women caregivers 2:24 - The "sandwich generation" reality 3:07 - Burnout, time strain, mental health 4:52 - How it hits women; key stats & income impact 8:19 - What LTC means; ADLs & cognitive impairment 11:34 - Care options: adult day, home care, assisted living, hospice, nursing home 15:11 - What it costs (2023 figures) 20:18 - Paying for care: self-funding & Medicare limits 21:27 - Insurance types: traditional vs. hybrid (premiums, increases) 25:47 - Reimbursement vs. cash-indemnity—how payouts work 29:11 - When to buy, budgeting, choosing a carrier & action steps 33:32 - Outro & where to find Regina

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. This material was prepared by Brighthouse Financial. Brighthouse Financial is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group or Forge Wealth Management.

Women, work, and winning your seat at the table.

This week, Regina sits down with Kelly Gates, a CRO/CVO and longtime growth + strategic marketing leader to talk career paths, owning the room in male-dominated spaces, mentoring the next generation, and using networking + follow-through as unfair advantages. Kelly also shares how she balances venture-building with revenue leadership, and her "downshift, not full stop" vision for retirement.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

2:36 - What led Kelly to marketing

10:16 - How to reach out to Kelly

12:21 - Kelly's vision for retirement

15:56 - Action item

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH KELLY GATES

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gates-4b63709/

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

It happens to all of us, and how we prepare for it can mean all the difference for your loved ones. This week, Regina walks you through a 7-point estate planning checklist: what to prepare, which pros to involve, and how to keep your family out of chaos if something happens. You'll learn how to choose the right attorney, organize your assets, decide on wills vs. trusts, set financial and medical powers of attorney, protect loved ones with the right life insurance, craft a values-based gifting plan, and why clear communication (even a recorded family meeting) can prevent costly disputes later.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

1:26 - #1 Find a trusted partner

12:54 - #2 Have a valid will and trust

19:37 -

21:07 - #4 Medical directives

23:42 - #5 Life insurance

25:56 - #6 Gifting plan

27:30 - #7 Communicate the plan

31:40 - Action plan

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. This material was prepared by John Hancock Investment Management. John Hancock Investment Management is not affiliated with Forge Wealth Management, Private Advisor Group, or LPL Financial.

How do small and mid-size companies build a real HR function without hiring in-house? Regina sits down with entrepreneur Tina Hamilton, CEO & Founder of myHR Partner, to unpack how her company evolved from hiring support into full-scope outsourced HR across 43 states.

The two also dive into what's really driving today's hiring slowdown and why now can still be a smart time to recruit top talent. Additionally, Regina explores Tina's plans for retirement, her biggest obstacles she's faced as a professional woman, and much more!

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

3:07 - How Tina got started

17:40 - Where can people find you

18:17 - Some of the challenges Tina faced as a professional woman

22:19 - Retirement vision

25:04 - Episode wrap-up

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH TINA HAMILTON

Website: https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/author/tina-hamilton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinahamiltonmyhr

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Medicare made (much) clearer. This week, Regina breaks down what Medicare is, who's eligible, the differences between Parts A–D. Most importantly, you'll get a sneak peek into how you can avoid costly mistakes. so you can plan healthcare confidently in retirement. Additionally, Regina covers enrollment windows, penalties, Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, and what 'Original Medicare' doesn't cover.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:33 - Episode beginning

3:01 - What is medicare?

3:32 - Who is eligible?

4:09 - What are the different parts?

5:14 - Part B

7:30 - Part D

9:13 - What is not covered?

10:05 - When can I enroll?

11:55 - What if I delay my enrollment?

12:59 - How does a Medical Supplement Insurance Plan fit?

15:46 - Call to action

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. This material was prepared by Hartford Funds.

Regina welcomes coach and speaker Mihika Patel, founder of One Mighty Mama, to explore reclaiming identity in motherhood and designing a flexible, fulfilling future. Additionally, the two cover tiny habits for tough days, "Mind Movies" for affirmations, and why investing in yourself strengthens your relationships.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:43 - Meet Mihika Patel

2:24 - Why focus on moms?

8:43 - Mihika's morning routine

14:07 - Where you can connect with Mihika

15:36 - Challenges Mihika has faced as a professional woman

19:30 - Mihika's plans for retirement

22:08 - Action item

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH MIHIKA PATEL

Website: https://www.1mightymama.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihika-patel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentswithmihika/?hl=en

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Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Investing in the stock market is a common, but significant part of most American's retirement and wealth-building strategies. It can come with one major hitch – volatility. Nobody likes it, but everyone deals with it.

In this Women & Wealth episode, Regina McCann Hess shares 10 things you should know about stock-market volatility, from what the VIX really measures to why time in the market matters more than timing. You'll learn how to frame scary headlines, ways to soften volatility in a plan, and why downturns can be long-term opportunities.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

1:29 - You have to put it into perspective

2:33 - The "fear index"

3:16 - The only thing to fear is..

3:44 - Don't let bad days blind you

4:49 - Volatility is lower than it has been historically

5:33 - Patience is a virtue(?)

6:30 - "No one said it would be easy"

7:10 - You can work to minimize volatility (if it bothers you)

7:54 - Embrace volatility

8:56 - The glass is more than half-filled

11:07 - Action item

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

This material was prepared by Hartford Funds. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group or

Forge Wealth Management.

Welcome back to another edition of Women and Wealth!

This week, Regina has on Shikha Bajaj – Shikha Bajaj is a globally recognized transformation expert, award-winning author, and visionary executive with over 25 years of experience leading innovation and impact across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and mission-driven institutions. Her new book, Own Your Color: How to Unleash Your Limitless Potential with One Secret Tool: MENTOR, explores three actionable steps: understanding your values, daring to dream big, and taking decisive action. Shikha gives you and Regina a sneak peek into her book and what motivated her to put pen to paper. As always, they also dive into the career challenges women face as well as Shika's plans for retirement!

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:42 - Introduction to Shikha

2:14 - The process of writing the book

4:53 - Gender equity vs. equality

11:32 - Where you can learn more about Shikha

15:30 - "What is your vision for retirement?"

17:30 - Action item and episode wrap-up

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH SHIKHA BAJAJ

Website: https://ownyourcolor.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-bajaj1/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Color-Limitless-Potential/dp/B0CT5K4G6S

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Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Welcome back to another edition of Women and Wealth! Regina returns back to social security yet again! Because it's fun? No! Because it's exciting? No! It's because it's important! And as you've learned from previous social security episodes – and will learn from this episode as well – it can be complicated and there are many scenarios that can positively (or negatively) impact what you receive in your retirement years. This week, Regina focuses on social security for widows and widowers in particular. From specific questions like "Will I automatically receive the survivor benefit?" or "What if I remarry?" to broader approaches to managing your social security and retirement planning alike – this episode is the perfect crash course for the different situations that you, or a friend or family member, may find yourself in after losing a loved one.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:45 - Social Security Death Benefits For Widows and Widowers

2:23 - Some benefits that could be available to you 3:04 - What are the amounts based on? 4:34 - What percentage of the deceased benefit can I receive?

8:04 - Can I receive the maximum survivor benefit even if I receive a reduced spousal or retirement bonus?

9:20 - "Will I automatically receive the survivor benefit?"

11:11 - "My spouse claimed social security before they passed away, how is their survivor benefit calculated?"

12:45 - If they claim AFTER retirement age.. 14:54 - "What if my spouse died and never claimed SS?"

16:11 - "Can I receive both my retirement benefit and my survivor benefit?"

16:25 - "What if I remarry?"

17:08 - Can I start my retirement benefit and then switch to the survivor benefit? (And vice versa)

19:59 - "What if I worked in a government position that did not pay into social security?"

21:32 - Action item and wrap-up

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

This material was prepared by MFS Investment Management. MFS Investment Management is not affiliated with Forge Wealth Management, Private Advisor Group, or LPL Financial.