Posts by Signature Wealth
2020 Charitable Giving Guide
Giving builds positive change in people. It can also help lower your tax bill. Giving creates positive change in people and communities. It sustains a multitude of worthwhile organizations. It launches innovative new programs and services. Plus, it makes us feel good and is a cause for celebration. At year-end, when family get-togethers and exchanging…
Read MoreThe Top 7 Social Security Myths (and How To Get the Most from Your Hard-Earned Benefits)
Social Security seems simple. But this retirement benefit is in fact quite nuanced, with many variables to consider–including when to start collecting, how to maximize your benefit, and what to do if you choose to go back to work. Here, we shine some light on common Social Security misconceptions to help get the most from…
Read MoreWhy Rethinking Retirement Can Lead to a Healthier and Happier Life
Picture this… what’s the first thing that enters your mind with these words? Flower Friend Retirement Music Anyone can quickly imagine a flower, a friend or music. But, retirement? What does retirement look like? Most of us think about retirement as “life after 65”, having taken a nice, clean, dramatic transition from the grind of…
Read MoreCarla Souther Hauser Financial Services Joins Signature Wealth
Florence, SC – Signature Wealth Group (an independent organization aligned with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC) has opened an additional office in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina that specializes in assisting long-term investors in creating comprehensive financial strategies. In early March 2020, Signature completed the latest addition to their continually expanding footprint when they affiliated…
Read More[ Podcast ] Seasons of Uncertainty, Side Hustle Advice, and a Real-life Approach to Retirement Planning, with Wes Gay
Join Chip Munn, CEO of Signature Wealth Group and Senior Wealth Advisor with RJFS as he interviews Wes Gay, CEO and Chief Guide of Wayfinder, a StoryBrand Certified Agency. Wes believes clarity is king. With it, he helps organizations reach more customers, grow their sales, and align teams around their mission. He’s a writer, contributor…
Read More[ Podcast ] Consulting in Retirement, When Leaving the Workforce Doesn’t Mean Quitting Work, With Gary England
Join Chip Munn, CEO of Signature Wealth Group and Senior Wealth Advisor with RJFS as he interviews Gary England, General Counsel and Human Resources Consultant. Gary considers himself “an HR guy who went to law school”, rather than a lawyer who sometimes focuses or specializes in Human Resources. Gary’s focus his entire career…
Read More[ Podcast ] Embracing Change for Your Ideal Retirement With Jay Lavrinc
Join Chip Munn, CEO of Signature Wealth Group and Senior Wealth Advisor with RJFS, who is joined on this episode of The Retirement Remix Podcast by Jay Lavrinc, Director of Membership Relations at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce in Florence, South Carolina. Jay has had a long, varied career in the electrical services industry. From…
Read More6 Ways to Navigate Your Next Salary Negotiation with Ease
Salary negotiations can feel stressful. For many people, the idea of barging into a manager’s office and demanding a raise inspires a wide range of conflicting emotions, from fear to hope and everything in between. While many workers would like (or need) to take this step to continue feeling valued in their careers, the fact…
Read More[ Podcast ] Tax Planning on the Journey to Retirement with Nancy Waring
Join Chip Munn, CEO of Signature Wealth Group and Senior Wealth Advisor with RJFS as he interviews Nancy Waring, CPA, and President of Waring & Associates in Florence, South Carolina. Nancy is a 1975 Auburn University graduate, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a minor in Spanish. Nancy merged with a friend and mentor in…
Read More[ Podcast ] Living With Intention and Utilizing Your Finances to Make a Bigger Impact With Angie Ward
Join Chip Munn, CEO of Signature Wealth Group and Senior Wealth Advisor with RJFS, as he interviews Angie Ward. Angie is a leadership professor and author living in Greenwood, Indiana. Angie and her husband, Dave, have always believed in being intentional with their lives, including their finances. This belief in intentionality, coupled with a value…
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