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SUMMARY:Personal Finance: Maximizing Income & Building Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Date:  \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026\nLunch: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nSession: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \nHow to prioritize your money:\n \n\n401(k) match → Roth IRA → additional investing\nInvesting Basics (index funds\, long-term strategy)\n\n\nCompensation optimization: \n\nBonuses\, raises\, negotiating offers\nTaxes at a high level (how contributions reduce taxable income)\nCommon mistakes (lifestyle creep\, under-saving despite good income)\n\nTarget Audience:  \nDesigned specifically for those looking to lay the groundwork for strong financial habits\, manage their income effectively\, and make informed decisions about saving\, investing\, and long-term financial planning. Only open to professionals working for contractors signatory to Local 8 or 533\, or for MCAKC associate members. \n\nCost: This program is offered at no charge to Signatory Contractors and Associate Members of the MCAKC.   \nInstructor\n \nMercedes Givens\, CFP®\, is a Private Wealth Manager for Creative Planning\, where he helps clients create and maintain customized financial plans that address investments\, tax planning\, risk management\, retirement\, employee benefits and estate planning. He brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services\, including previous work as a wealth advisor at a major regional bank. Throughout his career\, he has focused on helping clients achieve their financial and personal goals. \nA graduate of Occidental College\, Mercedes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics for Business Management and is a Certified Financial Planner® professional. \nHe and his wife\, Shayne\, have three children: Samone\, Eden and Bentley. Outside of work\, he enjoys cooking\, golfing\, reading\, spending time with family and roller-skating\, something he is still freakishly good at.\n\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/personal-finance-maximizing-income-building-wealth/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Session: 1 - 3 hrs
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