Your Guide to Social Security Benefits

From What-Ifs to What's Next

Social Security is complex. Deciding when to begin taking benefits depends on a lot of factors, some of which aren't very well understood and may or may not apply to you. There are so many questions that need answers!

• How does being married affect the amount of benefits I might receive?
• Can I receive benefits and keep working?
• How are my taxes affected?
• Will Social Security even be around in a few years from now?!

Join Dogpatch resident and Financial Advisor Brett Villaume for an informative community conversation designed to help you better understand Social Security and make more informed decisions about your future. Brett will break down key concepts, address common misconceptions, and answer your questions in a welcoming, accessible environment.

Bring a friend, partner, and your favorite bag lunch, salad, burrito, or bento box, then settle in for an afternoon of practical information and discussion!

BOOKING
All ages
Pre-registration required | light refreshments provided
 

PRICING
FREE
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BIO

Brett Villaume is a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Francisco. His clients include individuals, families, and business owners in the Bay Area and throughout the West Coast. He has lived in Dogpatch since 2021 and is a board member of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association.

Securities offered through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN). Investment advisory products and services offered through Equitable Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.  Annuity and insurance products offered through Equitable Network, LLC.

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