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11/02/2026

🌰 Your garden gets a little attention before winter. Your portfolio deserves a thoughtful check-in, too.

Our blog, Portfolio Rebalance Checklist for Year-End, explores four areas to review: your current investment mix, holdings that have grown or lagged, potential tax-loss opportunities, and how you reinvest dividends.

Start with one simple question: How does my portfolio’s current mix compare with my intended allocation?

Pour a cup of coffee and read the checklist. It’s a starting point for a conversation about keeping your investments aligned with your goals.

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10/30/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN PRO TIP: The spookiest thing in your filing cabinet might be an old beneficiary form.

No ghosts or goblins here. Just a little piece of paperwork that can make a big difference. 👻

Here’s something that surprises a lot of people: for accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s, and life insurance policies, the beneficiary designation on file generally determines who receives that money, even if your will says something different.

That means a form you filled out years ago, before a marriage, a divorce, a new grandchild, or a loss in the family, could still be calling the shots today.

So this weekend, between handing out candy and carving pumpkins:

🍂 Make a list of your retirement accounts and insurance policies
🍂 Check who is named as beneficiary on each one
🍂 Make sure those names still reflect your wishes today

It’s a small treat for your future self, and a real gift for the people you love. 🍬💚

Happy Halloween from all of us at Norumbega Financial!

Caring for your investments.

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Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

*This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional about your individual situation.*

10/29/2026

Why do we put off updating our estate plans? 🍂

If you’ve been meaning to get to it “someday,” please know you’re in very good company.

Behavioral finance has a name for part of the reason: mortality salience. It’s the quiet discomfort we feel when we think about a future we won’t be part of. It’s completely human, and it’s one of the biggest reasons these updates keep sliding to the bottom of the list.

But here’s what I’ve seen again and again: the anticipation is almost always harder than the doing.

A widow once told me, “Updating our plan felt heavy at first, but afterward I slept better than I had in months.”

That’s stayed with me.

Because an up-to-date plan isn’t really about loss. It’s about making sure the people you love are cared for, your wishes are clear, and your family has one less thing to worry about.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Small steps add up fast. 🌿

Caring for your investments, and the people you love.

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Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/28/2026

If your family needed your important papers tomorrow, would they know where to look? 📂

It’s a gentle question, but an important one.

So many of us have done the hard work of creating a will, naming a healthcare proxy, or setting up a trust. But if those documents are tucked in a desk drawer, a safe deposit box no one has a key to, or a folder only we know about, they can be awfully hard to find when they matter most.

Here’s a simple, loving step you can take this fall:

🍂 Gather your key documents in one place
🍂 Make a short list of where everything is kept, including accounts and important contacts
🍂 Let a trusted person know where to find that list

That’s it. No big production. Just a little preparation that can save your family a lot of worry during an already difficult time.

It might be one of the kindest things you do all year. 💚

Caring for your investments, and the people you love.

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Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/26/2026

Your estate plan isn’t about endings. It’s a love letter to your family’s future. 💌

Estate planning isn’t just about wealth. It’s about care. And it isn’t a one-and-done task, either.

Life has a way of changing things. Marriages, new grandchildren, moves, and the causes we grow passionate about can all shift what we want for the people we love.

In this week’s blog, “When to Revisit Your Estate Plan,” I’m sharing four things worth reviewing every few years:

🍂 Wills and trusts: do they still reflect your wishes?
🍂 Power of attorney and healthcare proxy: are the right people named?
🍂 Beneficiaries: do they match your current relationships?
🍂 Document storage: could your loved ones find everything if they needed to?

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It’s natural for this kind of planning to feel heavy at first. But so many people tell me that once it’s done, the relief is real. 🌿

Caring for your investments, and the people you love.

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Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

*This is general information, not legal advice. Please work with a qualified estate planning attorney on your individual documents.*

10/23/2026

☕ Let’s grab a cup of coffee and talk about your year-end plans.

The last few months of the year tend to fill up fast. Holidays, family gatherings, the first snowfall… and suddenly it’s January.

Before things get busy, this is a wonderful time to sit down together for a fall financial review. We can talk through:

🍂 Where you are with your savings and retirement goals
🍂 Year-end giving plans you’d like to make the most of
🍂 Medicare or benefits decisions coming up this season
🍂 Any life changes that might call for a small adjustment

No pressure. No jargon. Just a comfortable conversation about what matters most to you, and a plan that helps your money serve the life you want to live. 🌿

Whether you’re a longtime client or we’ve never met, I’d love to hear from you.

📅 Call or email to schedule your fall review today. Appointments fill up as the year winds down, so reaching out early is always a good idea.

Caring for your investments.

GET IN TOUCH
Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/22/2026

Helping a parent or loved one with Medicare this fall? 💚

So many of us are in that season of life, caring for the people who once cared for us. It’s a labor of love, and it can also feel like a lot.

If you’re sitting down together to review their coverage, here’s a simple list of things to gather first:

☕ Their Medicare card and current plan information
☕ A list of current prescriptions and doses
☕ The names of their doctors, specialists, and pharmacy
☕ The “Annual Notice of Change” letter from their current plan, which outlines what’s different for next year

Having everything on the table before you start can turn an overwhelming afternoon into a manageable one.

And don’t forget to put the kettle on. Some of the best conversations happen over a warm cup of tea. 🍂

You don’t have to have all the answers. Just being there, asking questions, and taking it one step at a time is a beautiful gift.

Caring for your investments, and the people behind them.

GET IN TOUCH
Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/21/2026

Ever stood in the cereal aisle and walked out with nothing? 🥣

Too many choices can do that to us.

Behavioral researchers call it choice overload. When we’re faced with too many options, decisions start to feel harder, we second-guess ourselves, and sometimes we put off choosing altogether.

Medicare open enrollment can feel a lot like that cereal aisle.

So here’s a gentle approach that can help: before you start comparing every detail, narrow your options down to just two or three plans that cover your doctors and your prescriptions.

Then compare those few side by side.

It’s amazing how much calmer a decision feels when the list gets shorter. 🌿

And remember, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Bringing a trusted family member, friend, or advisor into the conversation can make the whole process feel a lot lighter.

Clarity is progress.

Caring for your investments.

GET IN TOUCH
Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/19/2026

Parts A, B, C, D… and supplements galore. 🏥

If Medicare open enrollment feels a bit like alphabet soup, you’re not alone.

Whether you’re nearing Medicare age yourself or helping a parent or loved one, this season can bring up a lot of questions. And open enrollment is here: October 15 through December 7.

In this week’s blog, “Preparing for Medicare & Open Enrollment,” I’m sharing a simple way to approach it, starting with three things to review:

🍂 Your current coverage: are your doctors and prescriptions still in network?
🍂 Your costs: compare the total yearly cost, not just the premium
🍂 The changes: plans update their coverage each year, so double-check your medications

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One client told me she dreaded Medicare paperwork until she made it her October project, with a cup of tea and a checklist. “It wasn’t scary,” she said. “It was satisfying.” ☕

That’s the goal. Less anxiety, more understanding, and a lot more peace of mind. 🌿

Caring for your investments.

GET IN TOUCH
Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

10/16/2026

🎉 FUN FACT: Norumbega Financial turns 25 today!

Twenty-five years. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I feel this morning.

When Norumbega Financial opened its doors on October 16, 2001, I couldn’t have imagined all the people, families, and stories that would come through them.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting at kitchen tables and around my own table with so many of you. Celebrating new grandbabies and retirements. Talking through hard decisions and big dreams. Helping families care for one another across generations.

Markets have come and gone. Headlines have changed a thousand times. But the heart of this work has stayed the same: listening, caring, and helping your money serve the life you want to live.

To every client, friend, neighbor, and community partner who has trusted us over these 25 years: thank you. You are the reason this work means so much. 💚

Here’s to the next chapter, and to many more cups of coffee together. ☕🍂

Norumbega Financial
Caring for your investments since 2001.

GET IN TOUCH
Marion R. Syversen, MBA, BFA™
📱207.862.2952
💌[email protected]

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