Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Colleen Ceh Becvar, Gerontologist, Owner, and Co-Founder of Trinity Advocacy Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss multigenerational planning and how they help families create plans. Trinity helps members connect with services and resources that fit their needs and provides strategies for making informed decisions about needed care. For more information, visit trinityadvocacygroup.com or call 331-901-5945.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your silver or gold? What about crystal makeup brushes, Disney collectibles, or Andy Warhol pieces? Brian can help you and answer your questions! If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Paul Arnold, Head of Investment Solutions at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what investors should focus on and the importance of reaffirming that your portfolio is in good shape and diversified to absorb unpredictable outcomes. Paul and Jon talk about ignoring vibes and checking in with your financial advisor. To learn more about how Mesirow can help you, visit www.mesirow.com.

Sonja Beallis, owner of Bare Moxie, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month. Bare Moxie is a professional bra fitting service that excells at making women look and feel beautiful. Sonja shares how her and her best friend started Bare Moxie in 2017 to create a positive impact for women of all shapes and sizes. She chats with Jon about the importance of inclusion, having private appointments and more. Bare Moxie has locations in Geneva and Des Plaines.

Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what he and his colleagues do at TransformRX Chicago. How many hours of sleep do you need? What are the side effects and possible symptoms? Dr. Nandra discusses why some people don’t lose as much weight on a GLP-1 as others do and answers listener questions.

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan shares that Innovation DuPage will host their first-ever Member Showcase on November 10th, bringing together entrepreneurs, partners, investors, and community leaders. Mary Couzin from People of Play joins to talk about the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, which takes place November 7-8 in Rosemont and is one of the nation’s premier events for toy and game innovators. Plus, Tracy Sherrier from F.I for Kids shares how they fill a gap in childhood education by teaching kids about nutrition early, helping build healthy habits before a lifetime of food choices takes shape.

If you’re interested in any of Innovation DuPage’s programs, or want more info on the member showcase, visit www.innovationdupage.org.

It’s National Women’s Small Business Month, and Whitney Cimaglia, the Vice President of Business Banking at Republic Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss how owners can tell the difference between a temporary busy period and a real opportunity to expand, and how to better understand their customers to drive growth. For more information, visit republicebank.com. Republic Bank of Chicago – Supporting women’s business growth, together.

Philip and Colleen Flores, co-founders of Cremation by Water, join Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the water cremation process. Do you know your loved ones’ wishes? Afterlife care offers more than one option, and water cremation provides an environmental benefit. Water cremation uses 1/10th the energy of a flame cremation, with no emissions, and the process takes about five hours. For more information, visit Cremationbywater.org.

Sarah Brass, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Encore Village, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss senior living at Encore Village. Sarah explains how members can stay independent in the Encore Village apartments while getting the help they need. She also highlights their amenities like restaurants, a bar, a dog park, a pickleball court, a podcasting room, and more! Plus, they are proud of their vibrant community, with over 500 activities a month. If you are interested and want to learn more, visit encorevillage.com.

Attorney Eileen Kerlin Walsh of Kerlin Walsh Law joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss estate planning. Eileen shares her journey as a lawyer, answers listener questions, and explains who needs a trust versus a will. For more information, visit kerlinwalshlaw.com.