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Free Financial Planning with Valerie Bevan of MassMutual
Free Financial Planning with Valerie Bevan of MassMutual
As part of our relationship with MetLife, all DCSD employees have access to financial planning at no cost. Financial Advisor Valerie Bevan is here to help you feel confident about your financial future. Valerie offers one-on-one support for employees including:
Reviewing your fund selections and asset allocation to ensure they align with your goals, objectives, and risk tolerance
Reviewing or updating your beneficiary information
Defining your retirement goals and creating a timeline for annual check-ins
Developing mini-plans or retirement analyses to help you stay on track
Taking a holistic approach that considers your retirement plan, PERA, other pensions, Social Security, and additional investments
Family members or spouses are welcome to join these conversations, either in person or virtually.
vbevan@financialguide.com
916-437-1713
Valerie looks forward to helping you build a strong financial future!
Upcoming Personal Finance Classes💰💸
Upcoming Personal Finance Classes💰💸
Countdown to Retirement
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual Register Here
Prepare for a rewarding future with this pre-retirement workshop. It provides practical insights and key strategies for estimating income needs, tax and distribution planning, investment optimization, healthcare choices, and lifestyle adjustments, ensuring a smooth shift to a fulfilling post-career life. We also offer valuable real-time insights to help you understand current economic conditions.
Social Security
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
🕔 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual Join Here
This program will provide a general overview of all programs and services Social Security administers including Retirement, Auxiliary benefits for Spouses and children, Survivor benefits for spouses and children, Disability, and Medicare. The presentation will cover: eligibility requirements to receive benefits, how your benefits are calculated, the application process, Medicare enrollment, and online services available at SocialSecurity.gov. There will also be time for question and answers at the end of the presentation.
Retirement planning is like a crossword puzzle, you just need good clues to fill in the blanks.
Planning your retirement is easier to do with a little help! Solve your PERA puzzle by attending one or more of our live webinars.
If you are within 2 years from retirement, Register Here for a Retirement Process Webinar where we’ll help you get retirement ready. You’ll learn how to apply for your PERA retirement and other important steps to take in the months before you retire.
Do you need health insurance from PERA in the next 2 years? Then you’ll want to learn about PERACare options for retirees.
Register Here for a PERACare (under age 65) webinar
Register Here for a PERACare (age 65 and up) webinar
Check out more webinar offerings created just for school division employees here.
All PERA webinars give you the opportunity to have your questions answered and see and hear what others are asking as well.
Free Legal Resource center
Free Legal Resource center
Thanks to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), all DCSD employees have access to legal forms like creating a will, living trust, rental agreements, etc.
Find the legal documents by following these easy steps:
Visit supportlinc.com
Group code: dcsd
Create an account if you don't have one already
Once in your account, search for "legal resources."
Financial Assistance Links/Resources:
Douglas County Human Services (Phone 303-688-4825) is able to provide online services for:
Douglas County Community of Care Financial Assistance
The Community of Care Network is a collaborative group of organizations, agencies and individuals seeking to provide an opportunity for everyone in Douglas County to thrive. They offer rental assistance, food, clothing, car repairs and wraparound support for families in need.
DCSD Benefits & Staff Wellness offers a financial wellness program to help reduce financial worries for our employees.
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