Sean Gleason, Licensed Agent with New York Life

10/15/2026

Warren Buffett, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal have all shared their thoughts on inheritance—and their approaches may surprise you.

This Kiplinger article looks at how several well-known people think about passing wealth to the next generation, and raises an interesting question: What do you want the wealth you’ve built to do for the people you care about?

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/4yPVwjT

If it gets you thinking about your own plans, send me a message.

09/30/2026

More than 25 million young adults now live with their parents, the highest number on record. What’s going on?
Half of recent grads are moving back home after finishing school. While living with parents can have its own challenges, many of them see it as an opportunity to save—and use what they'd have spent on rent to travel, chip away at debt, or just get some breathing room before the next step.
Check out the full story here:
https://bit.ly/4AMacSy
If this sounds like you, or someone you know, send me a message and let's talk.

09/16/2026

New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey has the numbers behind that gap. 61% of Americans now have a plan, up from 58% last year. But confidence that those savings will last a lifetime dropped 21 points in the same span.
One factor that made a real difference? People working with a financial professional felt far more hopeful, prepared, and excited about retirement than those without one. Check out the full results here.

If you'd like to talk through what planning built around your specific goals could look like, just send me a message and we'll find a time to connect.

According to new research from New York Life's Wealth Watch survey, Americans seek financial stability and prioritize retirement confidence

09/14/2026

The volatility in the market has created levels of uncertainty that can only be quelled with the strongest companies out there. Below are the Fixed Annuity Rates that New York Life is offering for that safe, conservative money you still want to work for you. Guaranteed rates can ease the mind.

Take advantage THIS WEEK by reaching out to me ASAP!!

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, let’s take time to appreciate how the work we do every day builds a stronger community.

08/13/2026

There's more financial advice out there for young people than ever—and somehow, that's making things harder, not easier. Trends like ""girl math"" and ""no-spend"" months turn budgeting into a game or a punishment, when what most young people actually need is a plan.
I'm sharing an article that gets into why all this noise is landing the way it is—and what actually helps cut through it.
https://bit.ly/4gtgb6h
Whether you’re thinking about how to build a stronger financial foundation for you or someone you care about, reach out. I’m always here to talk.

08/06/2026

The TWO Seans of RIDGE were out at this year’s National Night Out, featuring local resources and vendors from across Brookhaven. As residents and neighbors of Ridge, we seek to help out our community with protection forward planning and holistic guidance.

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07/30/2026

Many people assume the worst about the future of Social Security, and the concern is valid. But the full picture is more complicated than “it’s running out.”
This piece from Yahoo Finance breaks down what’s actually happening and what it could mean for your retirement:
https://yhoo.it/4yOCB9s
If it gets you thinking about your own situation, I’d love to connect about financial strategies to help you meet your retirement goals.

07/21/2026

Inflation fatigue is real—and it goes deeper than the price of groceries. It’s the exhaustion that sets in when you’ve been managing rising costs for so long that even thinking about it feels like too much.
This piece from NerdWallet names what so many people are feeling right now, and offers some realistic ways to make things a little easier:
https://bit.ly/3ROqJUb
If it resonates, I’d love to connect on how the current environment is impacting your financial goals and strategies.

07/04/2026

Wishing you an Independence Day full of celebration and tradition. Happy 4th of July!