Social Security Benefit Planning with Faye Sykes
Social Security Benefit Planners
Faye Sykes is one of the nation’s experts on Social Security benefits and retirement income planning, as well as a financial advisor for individuals, couples, and families. She enthusiastically serves a wide variety of business and personal clients through her two firms, Scarlet Oak Financial Services, and Social Security Benefit Planners as CEO, with a focus on delivering comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and Social Security benefits planning services.
In this episode of Websuasion Conversation, we discuss financial planning, implementing a plan, and maximizing social security benefits.
Introduction
Faye tells us about growing up in Wisconsin and spending time in Alaska before attending college at Syracuse University.
Working in Men's Golf Apparel
Faye tells us about designing men's golf apparel and her first experience with a financial planner.
Embarking on a Financial Journey
Faye talks to us about a move from fashion textiles to waste management before deciding to settle in Georgia and begin her career in financial services.
Advantages of Being Independent
Faye talks about the limitations of working for a bigger company and how being independent means she can offer her clients more options and save them money.
A Turning Point
Faye tells us about a specific situation that inspired her to begin educating individuals and professionals about Social Security planning.
Social Security Benefit Planners
Faye talks about strategic planning and the difference it can make in social security benefits.
Socialsecuritybp.com
Faye talks about getting started with the planning process and which level is appropriate.
Maximizing Social Security Benefits
Faye talks about calculating benefits and how social security statements can be misleading.
Restricted Application and Divorce
Faye discusses recent changes in the law and how divorce can affect social security benefits.
Marketing and Implementation
Faye talks about marketing and providing plans for the optimal way to take social security benefits.
Advisor Market Hub
Faye discusses the launch of an online program for other financial advisors to give them access to information to help with social security planning.
Atlanta Independent Women's Network
Faye talks about AIWN (Atlanta Independent Women's Network), an all industry meeting with speakers and education.
Hiring a Business Coach
Faye talks about the benefits of hiring a business coach and how she wishes she had done it sooner.
A Peer Group
Faye talks about having a business plan and a marketing plan as well as the support of a peer group.
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J. Ryan Williams is president and founder of The Websuasion Group LLC. He has over 20 years of application development experience. Ryan has experienced the challenges of changing technology and growing a business. Having benefited from mentors throughout his career, he now works to mentor others.