Shield Financial Group

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩! 🇺🇸

This Labor Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the hardworking individuals who help make our communities and our country stronger every day. Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work matter—and we appreciate all that you do! 💙❤️

From all of us at Shield Financial Group, thank you for your hard work! We hope you and your family have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

📢 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
Our offices will be closed for Labor Day and will return to regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

🇺🇸 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲!
— The Shield Financial Group Family

💰 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

You’ve spent decades working and paying into Social Security. When it’s time to collect, the question isn’t simply "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭?” — it’s “𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭?”

The timing of your Social Security benefits can have a significant impact on your retirement income. Factors such as your age, other sources of retirement income, tax considerations, health, lifestyle, and your overall financial goals can all play a role in determining the strategy that may be right for you.

At Shield Financial Group, we help clients look at Social Security as one piece of their overall retirement income plan. We can help you understand your options, evaluate different claiming strategies, and coordinate Social Security with your other retirement resources.

📌 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Let’s take a closer look at your options and build a strategy designed around your goals, your retirement, and your future.

📞 Call Shield Financial Group at 𝟐𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟕𝟕-𝟖𝟏𝟖𝟕 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Shield Financial Group
Helping you protect what you’ve built and plan confidently for what’s ahead.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Britton Ouellette! 🎉

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Britton Ouellette, President of Shield Financial Group!

Britton, your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our team and the people we serve make a tremendous difference every day. We’re grateful for all that you do and hope your birthday is filled with plenty of celebration, laughter, and time with the people who matter most.

Wishing you an amazing year ahead and continued success! 🥳🎂

Happy Birthday, Britton! 🎈

How about another "Episode" of Myth Vs. Fact? Let's Do It!
❌ MYTH:
“Once I name my beneficiary, I don’t need to think about it again.”

✅ FACT:
Beneficiary designations should be reviewed regularly—especially after major life changes.

Marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, the death of a beneficiary, or changes in your family situation can all be reasons to review your beneficiary designations.

Your life insurance policy may still have the beneficiary you selected years ago—even if your circumstances have changed.

💡 A simple financial planning check-up:
Take a few minutes to review the beneficiaries on your life insurance policies and other financial accounts. Make sure they still reflect your current wishes and that the information is accurate.

At Shield Financial Group, we believe good financial planning isn't just about preparing for the future—it's about making sure your plans continue to reflect your life as it changes.

📞 Have questions about your beneficiary designations or overall financial plan? Give our office a call at 210-277-8187.

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🛡️ It's Monday. How about another episode of Financial Myth vs. Fact?

❌ MYTH:
"Estate planning is only for wealthy people."

✅ FACT:
Estate planning isn't about how much money you have—it's about protecting the people you care about and ensuring your wishes are honored.

A thoughtful estate plan can help:
✔️ Name who will make financial or healthcare decisions if you're unable to.
✔️ Direct how your assets should be distributed.
✔️ Reduce confusion and stress for your loved ones.
✔️ Keep important documents current as life changes.

No matter your stage of life, having a plan in place can provide confidence for you and your family.

If you have questions about estate planning or would like to review how it fits into your overall financial strategy, Shield Financial Group is here to help.

📞210-277-8187
💻www.shieldfinancialgroup.com

HERE IS ANOTHER💭 MYTH VS. FACT 💰📈 SEGMENT!
🚫 MYTH:
"Investing in the stock market is just gambling."

✅ FACT:
Investing is not about luck—it's about having a strategy.

While the market naturally experiences ups and downs, a well-diversified investment portfolio designed around your financial goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance can help you pursue long-term growth.

At Shield Financial Group, Britton Ouellette, ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant®), works closely with clients to:

✔️ Review your current investment portfolio
✔️ Develop a personalized investment strategy
✔️ Evaluate your risk tolerance and long-term objectives
✔️ Recommend diversification strategies when appropriate
✔️ Monitor your portfolio and make adjustments as your goals and life circumstances evolve
✔️ Help you stay focused on your long-term financial plan rather than short-term market fluctuations

💡The goal isn't to predict the market—it's to prepare for it with a strategy designed around you.

If you have questions about your current investments or would like a professional portfolio review, contact Shield Financial Group today.

📱 210-277-8187

Investment Advisory services offered through Optivise Advisory Services LLC ("Optivise"), an SEC registered investment advisory firm. Optivise and Shield Financial Group ("SFG") are non-affiliated entities. Optivise and SFG only transact business in states where they are properly licensed or are excluded or exempt from registration requirements.

This post is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as individualized investment advice. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Here is your weekly segment of Myth VS. Fact!
❌ MYTH:
"My taxes will automatically be lower when I retire."

✅ FACT:
Retirement doesn't necessarily mean lower taxes. Income from Social Security, pensions, traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other sources may still be subject to taxation. Without proper planning, taxes can have a bigger impact on your retirement income than you expect.

Many people assume their tax burden will disappear in retirement, but that's not always the case. Understanding how your retirement income is taxed can help you make more informed decisions and potentially keep more of what you've worked hard to save.

At Shield Financial Group, we help individuals and families develop retirement income strategies that consider taxes, Social Security, investments, and long-term financial goals.

📞 Schedule a consultation today: 210-277-8187