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Most people don’t feel stressed because the market is volatile…
They feel stressed because they don’t have a plan.

Volatility is normal.
Panic is optional.

When you have a strategy in place, you don’t need to guess—you know what to do.
That’s where real confidence comes from.

Save this for the next time headlines make you second guess everything.

There are a lot of ways to be a great dad. One of the quietest ones doesn't make the card, doesn't get the toast at dinner, and honestly — most kids won't understand it for years.

It's the plan he made. The coverage he kept. The financial foundation he built before anyone thought to ask for it.

To every dad who thought ahead this way: it matters more than you know.

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Opes One. 💙

What would you do if the market dropped tomorrow?

If your honest answer is "panic" — you're not alone. Only 28% of Americans say they stay calm when their investments dip. And here's the part that surprises most people: 1 in 2 Americans with over $1 million in assets still panic when markets get rough. (Guardian Life, 2025)

Wealth alone doesn't remove the fear. A plan does.
Working with a financial professional doesn't mean you'll always know what the market will do. It means you'll have a strategy built to hold through uncertainty — so you don't have to guess, and you don't have to react emotionally.

📩 DM us or tap the link in bio to connect with a financial professional.

Leadership is a competitive advantage.

This week, members of the Opes One team participated in Guardian's Advanced Leadership Forum, focused on developing the leadership, coaching, and talent development skills needed to build high-performing organizations and successful advisor practices. We were also proud to have one of our advisors participate in Foundations, a program designed to help financial professionals build a strong foundation for long-term success.

At Opes One, Guardian Life we are committed to investing in growth at every stage of the journey—from developing future leaders to helping new advisors build thriving practices.

Most people who have disability insurance get it through their employer. 87%, actually. That's a great starting point.

But it's worth knowing what "covered" actually means. Group plans typically replace 40-60% of your income, and that's before taxes get taken out. For a lot of households, that gap is the difference between staying in your home and not.

Two other things worth knowing about group coverage:
It usually doesn't follow you when you change jobs. And the monthly benefit is often capped, regardless of how much you earn.

Individual disability insurance plugs both holes. More replacement income, and it stays with you wherever you go.

Pull out your benefits summary this week. We'll help you figure out if there's a gap worth closing.

A very special congratulations to Tatiana and Mike Pruitt on the arrival of their baby girl, welcomed into the world on May 28th!

There’s nothing quite like the joy of growing your family, and we couldn’t be happier for you both as you begin this exciting new chapter together.

Wishing your family endless love, precious memories, and all the happiness that comes with welcoming a new little one.

Congratulations, Tatiana and Mike!

Most people don't fail financially because they lack information. They fail because no one's in their corner when emotions run high, life shifts unexpectedly, or motivation runs out.

A solid financial plan means nothing without ex*****on — and ex*****on is hard alone.
This is why the advisor relationship matters more than any single strategy.

What's the #1 thing that keeps your clients on track long-term? Drop it below 👇