October 2025 – Newsletter

The Future of Social Security: What You Need to Know Today

How Social Security’s anticipated shortfall may impact you down the road

Social Security’s outlook continues to raise concerns. But while you may hear the program is in danger of becoming insolvent, that isn’t the case. The problem isn’t insolvency – it’s a challenge of changing demographics. Understanding those changes, and what solutions are on the table, is key for anyone planning for retirement.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE:

  • THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY
  • CALENDAR
  • ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE & OPEN HOUSE
  • TEXTING REMINDER

Calendar

October 15 – December 7 – Medicare Annual Enrollment

November 17 – 21 – Annual Food Drive to support the Jackson Community Food Pantry

November 20, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Food Drive Open House 

November 27 & 28 – Paramount office closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Food Drive – Save the Date

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa

Paramount Wealth Management is supporting the Jackson Community Food Pantry by hosting our 7th annual food drive.

We will host a catered Open House on Thursday, November 20, from 3pm – 6pm at our office in Jackson, serving beverages and appetizers for all who stop in with non-parishable donations.

If you are not able to attend the Open House, we welcome you to bring non-perishable goods to our office during business hours November 17 – November 21.

The Food Pantry is grateful for all donations; however, they are in particular need of items that contain protein. Here are some examples they provided:

  • Canned meat: tuna, chicken
  • Canned ravioli with meat
  • Hearty soups
  • Peanut butter

Please join in this effort to help those in our community who are at risk of going hungry. Paramount Wealth will match the non-perishable donations, enabling your generosity to make a greater impact within our community.

Texting Reminder

Due to industry regulations, all written communication regarding business-related activities must be captured by Raymond James. 

To ensure compliance, please use a Paramount Wealth email address to contact us rather than texting to a personal cell phone. We appreciate your cooperation.

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The Paramount Wealth Management Team
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Jackson, MI 49203
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Don Hershberger CFP®, AIF®, CRC®, Founder and President, PWM, was named on the 2024 Forbes Top Wealth Advisor Best-in-State list.

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