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Planning Moves Pre-Retirees Should Know # 513

March 2, 2026

As you move toward retirement, several ages offer specific opportunities for your benefit. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss often overlooked planning moves you may consider when turning age 59 1⁄2.

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401k Update: Changes That May Impact Your Retirement Plan # 512

February 17, 2026

New regulations relating to 401k plans are now in effect. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by Jaron Carmichael and Dennis Jablonoski of Mercer Advisors’ Retirement Plan Group. They discuss rule changes, including new catch-up provisions and tax changes, that may impact 401k plan participants and plan sponsors.

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Donations to Charity and Your Tax Planning # 511

February 2, 2026

Making mutually beneficial charitable donations can be an important component of your financial and tax planning. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They welcome Drew Ellis, Director, Institutional Partnerships at Mercer Advisors, to discuss his work with foundations, as well as how the landscape for making charitable donations has changed due to recent legislation.

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Knowing When To Retire # 510

January 21, 2026

Good timing matters. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ways to help you understand the signs and recognize when it may be time for you to enter retirement.

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Top 10 Tips for Retiring in 2026 # 509

January 5, 2026

Before making financial decisions that may impact your retired years, there is much to consider. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ten retirement related points to ponder before you leave the workforce.

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Planning Wrap-up for 2025 and a Look Ahead to the New Year # 508

December 2, 2025

The year’s end is a good time to consider some financial and tax related moves to potentially maximize tax saving opportunities available to you. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss strategic tax planning for retirement, charitable giving and more for this calendar year and the coming year.

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The Investment Risk You Want vs. The Risk You Need # 507

November 12, 2025

The amount of risk taken within your investment plan may be driven by your comfort zone. However, is your comfortable level of risk different than the amount of risk you need to take to maintain your desired lifestyle throughout your retired years? Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss ways to help you find a balance between risk tolerance and risk capacity.

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Roth vs Traditional IRAs # 506

October 29, 2025

Proper tax planning can be an important part of determining the real value of your IRA accounts. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss traditional and Roth IRAs and how each may fit into your overall retirement plan.

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New Tax Guidance Relating to Your Charitable Deductions # 505

October 15, 2025

Newly enacted regulations may have an impact on the how your charitable tax deductions will be treated by the IRS. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors along, with Mercer Advisors colleague Bryan Strike, MS, MTx, CFA, CFP®, CPA, PFS, CIPM, RICP®, CPWA®, CAS, Director of Financial Planning. They discuss how you may be impacted by the changes.

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Financial Consideration in Divorce # 504

October 2, 2025

If you are facing a divorce, you likely need a team of professionals to protect your interests. In addition to your divorce attorney, you may consider involving your financial planner for a clear understanding of the important financial considerations for your future. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Jason O’Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They welcome Mercer Advisors colleague Lorraine Eugenio, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

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