Joshua Hawkins, Sr. MBA FSCP CLTC

09/18/2026

Most people hope they will never need life insurance. But when the unexpected happens, it can become the safety net that helps a family keep its footing. Racquel Pleasants describes the relief of knowing that protection was there when her family needed it.

Do not wait for a crisis to find out whether your safety net is strong enough.

09/17/2026

Life insurance is not an isolated decision. It can be a foundational part of a financial strategy—helping protect the people, income and long-term goals that everything else depends on. A financial professional can help connect coverage decisions to the rest of your strategy.

Build protection into the foundation of your financial strategy.

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

09/15/2026

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09/15/2026

Life insurance coverage can help protect the people and plans that matter most—giving families greater confidence to keep moving forward. The right strategy can support more than a future benefit; it can help create financial freedom and flexibility along the way.

Ask which type of coverage may fit your goals and budget.

09/13/2026

Conventional rules don't count savings, lack of debt or credit score as much as a monthly income. But there are alternative routes you can take.

09/10/2026

Life insurance can create breathing room when a family is facing the unimaginable. For Racquel Pleasants, it provided a financial security blanket that helped her focus on her children and continue the life she and her husband had dreamed of.

Consider what financial flexibility would mean for your family.

09/08/2026

Your family may inherit your memories, values and traditions—but life insurance can help prevent them from inheriting the financial strain of unpaid obligations. Coverage may help with debt like outstanding medical bills, student loans, and even credit card debt.

Review the obligations your family would need help covering.

09/07/2026

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