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Ben Searer | Aug 19, 2025

Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Investment Plan (No Matter What the Market Does)

Investments
Finance
Savings
Risk Management

The Dow crosses 45,000. Your brain whispers: "This has to be the top."

The market drops 15%. Your brain screams: "Get out before it gets worse!"

Different

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Ben Searer | Aug 5, 2025

5 Signs You’re Headed for a “Cushy” Retirement

Retirement
How much do you need to retire wealthy? Believe it or not, there’s no set number for anyone. Lifestyle and the quality of your retirement plan are certainly
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Ben Searer | Aug 1, 2025

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Privacy
Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than

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Ben Searer | Jul 15, 2025

Why Patience Beats Perfection: The Long-Term Investor's Guide to Market Timing

Finance
Investments

Over the course of your investing life, you’ll encounter market lows and highs. Headlines often spotlight the extremes, especially when markets reach record

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Ben Searer | Jul 1, 2025

Financial Spring Cleaning: 8 Ways To Refresh Your Finances

Retirement
Investments
Savings

As spring arrives and the weather warms up, many people turn their attention to cleaning out closets and organizing their homes. According to a recent survey

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Ben Searer | Jun 17, 2025

The New Face of Fraud: How AI Is Changing the Scam Game

Technology

Technology has changed nearly everything about the way we live, work, and connect including how scammers operate.

Once upon a time, scams came in the form of

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Ben Searer | Jun 3, 2025

The New Face of Fraud: How AI Is Changing the Scam Game

Technology

Technology has changed nearly everything about the way we live, work, and connect including how scammers operate.

Once upon a time, scams came in the form of

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Ben Searer | May 20, 2025

Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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Ben Searer | May 6, 2025

5 Time-Tested Investment Strategies to Match Your Financial Mindset

Investments

What makes one investor stick with their strategy through market swings while another panics and pulls out?

Often, it comes down to mindset.

Your investing

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Ben Searer | May 1, 2025

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2025

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning

Tax season might not spark joy, but a refund sure can.

In 2025, the IRS estimates the average federal income tax refund will top $3,170.1 That means a lot of

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Ben Searer | Apr 15, 2025

5 Critical Questions HNWIs Should Ask to Address Major Financial Concerns

Investments
Retirement
Tax Planning

What do you do when faced with a complex financial challenge?

Do you seek an immediate solution, or do you take the time to fully understand the issue before

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Ben Searer | Apr 1, 2025

5 Tax-Saving Strategies to Keep More of Your Money

Tax Planning
Retirement

Tax season doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. With the right strategies, you can minimize your tax bill and keep more of your hard-earned money where

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2655 Warrenville Road,
Suite 175,
Downers Grove, IL  60515

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Lenoir, NC  28645

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Scottsdale, AZ  85254

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P | 630-786-2391, 828-203-2256
E | ben.searer@lpl.com

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E | john.searer@lpl.com

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