Women & Wealth

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  • The Human Side of Accounting with Tevia Hoalst

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by Tevia Hoalst, owner and founder of TeKoda Accounting! Tevia is a catalyst for small business owners and entrepreneurs. She is passionate about empowering founders and business owners through giving them confidence in their numbers to make data-driven business decisions. In a nutshell: Tevia takes businesses to the next level with next level insights and firm guidance on the numbers. She sits down with Regina to talk more about TeKoda, her journey to where she is now – both as a mom and an owner – as well as sneak peek into her vision for retirement, some advice for other professional women and much more!

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:37 - Intro to Tevia

    3:10 - What companies and industries Tevia likes to work with

    6:49 - More on what Tevia does

    9:10 - "What's your favorite thing about what you do?"

    11:43 - Where you can go to learn more about

    12:13 - Some of the challenges Tevia has faced as a professional woman

    14:40 - Tevia's vision for retirement

    18:34 - 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 TEVIA HOALST

    Website: https://www.tekodaaccounting.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevia-hoalst/

    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.

    20 min
  • Navigating Life as a Widow

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina examines one of the most difficult situations a person will ever have to face. Losing a spouse.

    From the essential first steps every widower should take, like gathering important documents and handling insurance claims to managing joint accounts and updating beneficiaries – Regina will cover every step of the process and guide you through this traumatic and stressful time.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:31 - Navigating life as a widow

    2:03 - Avoid making major life decisions for at least a year

    3:16 - Get your spouse's death certificate

    3:41 - Organizing next steps, paperwork, social security and other details

    11:01 - Taxes and tax payments

    12:44 - Lean on your support system

    14:23 - Utilize support groups, stay active

    15:47 - 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]

    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.

    20 min
  • Educate, Advocate, and Lead with Dr. Kristin Meyer

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with a guest whose commitment to service is second to none. Dr. Kristin Meyer is Co-Founder at The REACH Group – an organization that empowers families with personalized guidance and advocacy, bridging the gap between families and schools and ensuring every child's needs are met with expertise and compassion. Kristin's work supports some of the most vulnerable in our society and her guidance is critical for parents of children with disabilities. She joins Women and Wealth to expand on her mission and the depth of her passion for helping others. Additionally, Kristin shares her experience as a professional woman, her plan for retirement and much more!

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:31 - Intro to Kristin Meyer

    3:51 - Diving deeper into Kristin's work

    7:51 - First steps in Kristin's process, evaluations

    12:13 - Where you can learn more about REACH

    13:58 - Challenges Kristin has faced as a professional woman

    19:24 - Kristin's vision for retirement

    23:52 - 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 DR. KRISTIN MEYER

    Website: https://thereachgroup.net/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kristin-meyer-68450b16a/

    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.

    25 min
  • Job Search Tips

    Just graduated and feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Regina has your back. In this week's episode, join Regina as shares her practical, no-fluff tips to help you navigate the job market post-graduation with confidence and clarity. From search tips and resume building to getting interview ready, budgeting and a few tricks you may have not heard before.. This is the ultimate crash-course in ensuring you have the best chance of landing a job – and most importantly, on your feet – after you graduate.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:39 - Job search tips for upcoming college graduates

    1:56 - Have a strong resume

    3:26 - Work on your LinkedIn profile

    5:44 - Get interview ready

    7:08 - Clean up all your socials

    10:20 - Be open to new experiences

    13:16 - Reach out to others in your industry

    14:49 - Find a mentor

    15:46 - Consider volunteering, add another internship

    17:01 - Eliminate unnecessary expenses

    19:28 - Put the credit cards away

    20:39 - Some resources that may help

    21:25 - 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]

    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.

    25 min
  • How Great Teams Grow with Amy Holtz

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with a guest that is tackling a serious issue that nearly every entrepreneur, small business owner and founder faces: "I used to run my business. Now it runs me." Amy Holtz is a Certified EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide specializing in helping entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders build their businesses and achieve their goals through helping to implement a complete, proven system with simple, practical tools. Amy joins Regina to discuss what she has experienced first hand as a professional woman as well as the challenges and obstacles she's faced. Additionally, Amy shares her vision for retirement, more about EOS and her mission for her clients, and what she means by "success is about sustained discipline".

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:39 - Intro to Amy

    2:36 - More about EOS

    7:26 - "Success is about sustained discipline"

    10:25 - Challenges Amy has experienced as a professional woman

    13:41 - Amy's vision for retirement

    14:45 - What type of person does Amy add the most value to?

    18:39 - 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 AMY HOLTZ

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

    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.

    21 min
  • Powering Through Market Volatility

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is addressing the marketing and the recent shake-up that we've seen with rumblings of a recession and more (or less) tariffs on the way. We all know that the market can be volatile, but with so much recent uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay calm and keep your head. From both an emotional and strategic perspective, Regina will give you the key points you need to focus on to avoid mismanaging your 401k, retirement or investments in general. Additionally, you'll get an excellent working overview of how the market reacts in situations similar to what we're seeing now, how you can hedge against downturns in the future, understanding risk and more.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:36 - The market, recent disruptions

    2:44 - Understanding market movements

    6:31 - Volatility is normal

    7:53 - Control your emotions and behavior

    9:45 - Take a longer view

    11:24 - Compounding (and how it works)

    13:33 - Diversification benefits

    15:27 - Investments should align with your goals

    18:10 - Importance of rebalancing

    19:43 - Understanding risk

    21:05 - Benefits of working with a professional

    25:05 - 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]

    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.

    32 min
  • Behind the Bakery with Tina Phillips

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by a guest that has really reached the holy grail: Owning your very own cookie company. Seriously, can you imagine? Tina Phillips is co-owner of the Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, an award-winning, nationally recognized cookie brand – and the Famous Cookie Creamery, an ice cream sandwich shop franchise. Regina sits down to discuss 4th Street with Tina – it's genesis, the scale of the operation and of course – all of their tasty offerings! And lastly, any Women and Wealth episode wouldn't be complete without exploring obstacles that professional women face – which Regina explores with Tina as a business owner.. as well as checking out what she has in mind for retirement and the next chapter of her life.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:43 - Intro to Tina Phillips 3:58 - More into 4th Street Cookies

    6:34 - Tina explains the bakery arm of 4th Street

    7:38 - 4th Street's focus on freshness

    10:18 - Some challenges Tina has faced as a professional woman

    12:47 - Tina's vision for retirement

    16:34 - Putting in the work to keep the business running (and successful)

    18:41 - 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 PHILLIPS

    Website: https://famouscookies.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-phillips-ceo/

    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.

    20 min
  • Budgeting: The 50/30/20 Strategy

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is breaking down a necessary part of everyone's financial health:

    Making a budget. …and like most topics on money, it can be difficult for people to sit down and think about – which is why Regina is making it easy and going over a specific plan that can get you started if you haven't already – the "50/30/20" budget.

    Additionally, Regina elaborates on spending, saving, debt repayment and the glue that holds any budget together, accountability.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:38 - Financial literacy

    2:19 - Budgeting

    4:19 - 50/30/20 Budget Rule

    5:46 - Breaking down "your wants"

    8:08 - Your savings and debt repayment

    10:16 - Accountability

    14:30 - 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.

    18 min
  • Solopreneur Success with Stephanie Cleck

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina invites Stephanie Cleck to the show to share her journey as a business owner and true innovator. Her company, Concihairge provides a one-of-a-kind service in which professional hair stylists come directly to the comfort of your home, office, studio, or hotel suite – which is perfect for busy professionals, brides-to-be, or new mothers – the very situation that inspired Stephanie to start Concihairge in the first place!

    In addition to Stephanie's experiences as a female business owner and her vision for retirement – she shares more of her path to starting her own business, how she's made it all work as a wife and mother of three and the technology being developed to launch Concihairge to the next level.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:39 - Intro to Stephanie Cleck

    3:18 - More about Stephanie's service

    9:37 - Creating the technology to support her business

    11:24 - A challenge Stephanie has faced as a professional woman

    14:08 - Stephanie's vision for retirement

    16:19 - Call to action

    16:50 - 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 STEPHANIE

    Website: https://www.concihairge.com/stephanie-cleck/

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

    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.

    18 min
  • Estate Planning

    In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina tackles an uncomfortable topic most people don't enjoy talking or even thinking about: Estate planning. The thing is, it's not just a crucial step for your legacy like most people think – it's also important should you become incapacitated yourself. What boils down to a simple list of instructions can get complicated fast. Proper planning can save your loved ones a lot of confusion, effort and headaches in the future. Regina also covers some easy steps you can take right now to ensure to augment your estate planning, as well as an action item that should start you in the right direction. This episode is the perfect crash-course even if you have some plans for your estate already in place.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Introduction

    0:37 - Beginning of episode

    1:43 - What happens if you don't have a will

    4:13 - What to do first with your will

    7:26 - Your 'living will'

    8:09 - Appointing an executor

    11:08 - Include previsions for minor children

    12:33 - End of life care

    15:11 - Keep a card sized outline of your will/directives

    15:46 - Make sure everyone has a copy

    16:07 - Healthcare POA vs. durable power of attorney

    19:04 - Make sure your beneficiaries line up across all documents

    22:31 - Privacy and revocable living trusts

    24:44 - Action item: take care of YOU

    25:40 - 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]

    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.

    29 min

About Women & Wealth

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to the Women & Wealth podcast brought to you by Regina McCann Hess, a CFP with over two decades of experience. This show is for professional women who want guidance in working towards their Retirement Vision – learning, building, planning, striving for your dreams and putting the work in now so that you can pursue your Financial Independence.