Scott Edmiston, Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC

10/26/2026

🔥 4 THINGS COZY COMFORT WISHES YOU KNEW! 🏠

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10/24/2026

When people think about IRA withdrawals, taxes are often the first consideration. However, retirement distributions can sometimes affect other areas of your financial picture as well, including Social Security taxation, Medicare premiums, and overall retirement income flexibility.

Understanding these potential ripple effects can help support more informed retirement decisions. Let's discuss how IRA withdrawal strategies could affect your retirement income plan and identify opportunities that may improve long-term outcomes.

10/23/2026

Future tax rates are impossible to predict, but even modest changes can affect how much retirement income you actually keep. Looking beyond account balances and considering after-tax income can provide a more complete view of retirement readiness.

If you'd like to discuss how changing tax rates could affect your retirement income and explore strategies that may help improve your long-term financial flexibility, let's connect.

10/23/2026

Did you know that 2026 will mark the 172nd consecutive year New York Life has paid a dividend to eligible participating whole life policyowners? Best of all, it will be the largest dividend payout ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let me tell you more about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

10/22/2026

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Help protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

10/22/2026

Global events can create uncertainty and short-term market swings. While these periods can be unsettling, history shows that markets have demonstrated resilience following significant disruptions.

A clear financial strategy can help keep your attention on long-term goals rather than short-term headlines. If current events have you concerned about your portfolio or retirement plan, let's talk.

10/21/2026

Market headlines can be distracting, especially during periods of uncertainty. Yet history continues to highlight the importance of maintaining a disciplined investment strategy focused on long-term goals.

While short-term market fluctuations are inevitable, staying focused on your overall objectives may help you avoid making decisions based solely on temporary market movements. If recent volatility has raised questions, I'd be happy to discuss your strategy.

10/20/2026

Market volatility can make investors feel like they need to act. But the decision to rebalance should be driven by your financial goals, not the latest headlines. In a recent Kiplinger article, John Boccio, Head of Wealth Management at New York Life, shares key considerations for making thoughtful portfolio decisions. Not Every Headline Calls for a Portfolio Change.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/4yvPL9W

10/16/2026