Financial Strategies for Survivors
Kay Bruns, LUTCF, CFP®


      I May Be Able To Help 
              Protect Your 
        Retirement Income

  Financial and Retirement Strategies for
   Surviving Spouses and Their Families

 

As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to guarantee your own retirement security, protect your family during your working years, or fund your children’s or grandchildren's college education. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.

Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. As a New York Life Insurance agent, and a Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC, in the Greater Detroit General Office, I am a trained professional who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.

Please use my Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact me for additional Information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.


 

Carolyn 'Kay' Bruns is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of FL, MI, NC. No insurance business may be conducted outside these states referenced.

Carolyn 'Kay' Bruns is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer, a licensed insurance agency, 4000 Town Center, Suite 1300, Southfield, MI 48075, (248) 357 - 8960. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of CA (CA Ins. Lic. # 0B20222), FL, & MI. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Carolyn 'Kay' Bruns is licensed to offer mutual funds and variable products. Market Watch data is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offering of securities.




 

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