Derek J Draper

12/21/2025

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12/02/2025

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 is a proud sponsor of Texas Baptists theme for the 2025 annual meeting: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗖𝟮: 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀. We're excited to support the attendees as they gather for their annual meeting, at the Abilene Convention Center from November 16-18.

Don't miss our Monday afternoon session! 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 will be speaking on "𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲." Keely is joined at the conference by Financial Advisor Derek Draper and Associate Advisor Jordan Whitley.

We look forward to connecting with you!
Simplicity Guardian — helping ministers retire with confidence.

09/29/2025

Simplicity Guardian sponsored the Pastor Strong Initiative Marriage Retreat this past weekend at T Bar M Camps & Retreats in New Braunfels. The Pastor Strong Initiative is a ministry of Texas Baptists to help the spiritual, emotional, financial, and physical health of pastors. Live the Life-San Antonio did a great job leading the weekend with over 40 couples who are in pastoral roles, mainly from the San Antonio area. It was great seeing some familiar faces and getting to meet new people.

09/26/2025

09/25/2025

Join me and 9 other speakers at XPastor’s Smart Ops workshop. Get a one-day master class on church operations! The 4th person comes free! https://www.xpastor.org/smart-church-operations/

09/23/2025

National Life Insurance Awareness Month - Secure What Matters Most

September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, the perfect time to plan for your future. The process is easy and designed for you to move at your own pace. Just follow the steps below to get your personalized quote. If you have any questions, I’m here to help.

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09/02/2025

September is here! September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. If you need term insurance or more term insurance, click here for a quote:

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08/07/2025

Blessed to represent Simplicity Guardian in their sponsorship of the Texas Baptists Pastor Strong Retreat this week. Enjoyed meeting the pastors and reconnecting with some I already new. Texas Baptists are investing in the emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical health of Texas pastors through the Pastor Strong initative

07/18/2025

Enjoyed representing Simplicity Guardian and meeting many church administrators and executive pastors this week at The Church Network conference in Omaha. The Church Network does a great job of networking and providing resources for church administrators.

05/30/2025

Marc Zabicki, LPL’s Chief Investment Officer, discusses two potential market scenarios following a 15% or more decline and what investors should pay attention to.

05/30/2025

About 4.2 million people in the U.S. are forecast to turn 65 this year, according to a report by the Alliance for Lifetime Income’s Retirement Income Institute, citing Social Security Administration figures. This shift has financial and economic implications:

🔹 Where money lives is shifting: More assets are moving from banks to insurers and other investments as retirees adjust portfolios.

🔹 Retiree debt is rising: Americans age 60+ now hold nearly a quarter of all U.S. household debt, including mortgages and credit card balances.

For those approaching 65, does this surprise you? What’s at the top of your mind regarding retirement? 👇