Financial Planning Seminar Series

Practical Strategies for Taxes, Investing & Family Planning

Economic uncertainty, evolving tax rules, and changing retirement policies are reshaping financial decisions for many households. This three-part seminar series explores practical planning strategies to help individuals and families better understand the current environment and organize their financial plans with greater clarity.

Each session focuses on a different aspect of financial planning—from near-term tax opportunities and investment strategy to retirement income and family planning.

Session 1

2026 Economic Outlook: Navigating a Volatile Market
The era of steady, passive growth has shifted. In today’s environment, relying on market momentum alone is no longer a strategy—it is a risk.
This session introduces a practical framework for analyzing volatility, diversification, and portfolio architecture in 2026.

Topics include:

• The Volatility Regime
  Analyzing the drivers behind current market swings

• Beyond 60/40
  Why traditional diversification may no longer be sufficient

• Tangible Assets
  The institutional role of precious metals in 2026

• Defined-Risk Approaches
  Frameworks for managing downside exposure

• Portfolio Architecture
  Structural considerations in the current environment

• NY Secure Choice
  Compliance and impact of the new retirement mandate

Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Venue: 65, Seward Ave, Middletown, NY 10940

Speaker

Li Li, CFA, CIPM, CFP®
NYU Faculty & Wealth Management Advisor

Session 2

Investing Beyond Stocks & Bonds: Managing Risk, Liquidity & Market Uncertainty

Periods of market volatility highlight the importance of portfolio structure. This session explores how investors think about diversification, risk management, and liquidity when building long-term investment strategies.

Topics include

• Investor behavior and common mistakes during market cycles
• Diversification beyond traditional stock-and-bond portfolios
• The importance of liquidity during market downturns
• Understanding defined-risk strategies such as structured notes and buffer approaches
• Insurance-based market strategies, including index-linked annuities
• Balancing growth opportunities with risk management

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue: 65, Seward Ave, Middletown, NY 10940

Session 3

Family Planning: Independence, Opportunity & Legacy

Financial planning often extends beyond individual retirement goals. This session focuses on strategies families use to coordinate retirement income, healthcare planning, and long-term opportunities for the next generation.

Topics include

• Structuring retirement income for long-term independence
• Managing sequence-of-return risk in retirement
• Planning for longevity and long-term care needs
• Tax-advantaged growth strategies, including Roth and “Trump account” concepts
• Intergenerational planning, including 529 education savings and Roth for working teens

Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue: 65, Seward Ave, Middletown, NY 10940