With the first quarter of the year behind us, Frank Congilose, Managing Partner at C&A Financial Group, and Mike Trudel, Managing Director at BlackRock, reflect on recent market volatility and share insights to help investors stay confident and focused as they plan for the rest of the year. Recorded: April 16, 2025 C&A Financial Group is an agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Securities products and advisory services offered through Pa...

C&A Financial Group Senior Vice President, Richard Pasick speaks on important rules to know when collecting your Social Security retirement benefits, when you should apply, how much you will receive at retirement, how to maxmimize your benefits, survivor benefits, and how to coordinate with other forms of retirement income. 2025-7812958.1 Exp 04/27 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more informatio...

Understanding the role money plays in relationships is important to recognize early on as a couple. Whether you're just starting a life together or have been together for years, managing your finances as a team can significantly impact your overall well-being and ability to meet future goals. By working together couples can strengthen their partnership, reduce financial stress, and pave the way for a more secure and prosperous future. C&A Advisors Emily Zeigler, CFP and Alex Tragnitz, E...

Frank Congilose, CEO and Managing Partner of C&A Financial Group hosts Mike Trudel, Managing Director of BlackRock where they share valuable perspectives on year end performance, current market trends, economic stability, and the outlook for 2025. 2025-7577735.1 Exp 1/27 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

Open enrollment is your opportunity to create a benefits package that truly fits your needs - but it's easy to overlook key details. On this webinar, C&A Financial CEO, Frank Congilose and C&A Financial Director, John Suckey discuss common mistakes to avoid, offer guidance on making the right selections to ensure you're fully prepared to maximize your benefits. Some of the topics discussed include: PreparationHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) o...

On this podcast episode, Frank Congilose stresses the importance of early retirement planning to maintain desired lifestyle post-retirement. Starting early allows for better preparation and potentially more options in the future. He emphasizes the importance of considering various life factors that contribute to overall well-being and financial security. He speaks to distribution planning in retirement and recognizing so many factors that play a part in what matters in life- heal...

With the election just weeks away and so much news surrounding both political and financial developments, it's natural for people to feel a mix of uncertainty and curiosity. On this podcast, Frank Congilose of C&A Financial Group hosts Mike Trudel of BlackRock will add valuable perspectives on market trends, economic stability, and the overall impact the election could have on the markets. Topics discussed on this podcast include: market overview, inflation, the job market, recession, bon...

Matthew Murphy is an expert on retirement and he challenges us to think about what really matters when in retirement. Retirement planning can be different for each person depending on the lifestyle you want to live in retirement. It is essential to plan for your last paycheck to maintain your desired lifestyle and planning early is encouraged. He also speaks to retirement savings fundamentals, life expectancy, inflation, health care costs, and loss of a spouse. 2023-165131 ...

For Disability Insurance Awareness Month, C&A Financial CEO and Managing Director, Frank Congilose, and C&A Financial Group Senior Vice President - Disability Insurance Specialist Rich Pasick discuss the most effective strategies for safeguarding your greatest asset, your income, against unexpected financial challenges, such as an illness or injury that prevents you from working. 2024-174345 Exp 05/26 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a ca...

Be the Beneficiary of Your Life's Work. CEO and Managing Partner of C&A Financial Group, Frank Congilose, hosts guest speaker and partner, David Suckey, as they dive deep into the key differences between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset. 2024-7080937.1 Exp 10/26 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

On this podcast, C&A Financial Managing Partner and CEO Frank Congilose and guest speaker Tim O'Mara of Nationwide discuss the basics of social security. On this podcast, you will learn how to make the right choice when it comes to filing strategies and how to optimize your social security income; how to access the Social Security Assessment designed to help guide you to make an informed decision about your cash flow in retirement, and learn about survivor benefits. Disclosures: ...

On this episode, C&A Financial Group Managing Partner and CEO Frank Congilose, hosts special guest and advisor, Brian Cunniff who shows us a unique process around savings that can lead to a secure retirement. Disclosures: The following show is for informational purposes only. Individual situations may vary and the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PA...

On this podcast, C&A Financial Group Managing Partner and CEO Frank Congilose and Financial Professional, Michael Canarick, JD, LLM will go over the essential components of estate planning. Whether you are just beginning to think about your estate plan or looking to refresh your existing strategy, this session will help put you on a path towards providing peace of mind for your loved ones. The topics discussed on this podcast include: Introduction to estate planning, wills and trusts, e...

Frank Congilose, Managing Partner at C&A Financial Group hosts Mike Trudel, Managing Director and Global Strategist at BlackRock, who shares his thoughts on the U.S. economy. Frank and Mike also provide valuable insight and prospective around interest rates, inflation, recession and the current market. To learn more about C&A Financial Group or to consider a fulfilling career with us, visit us online at www.ca-strategy.com for more information. 2024-170389 Exp 03/26 To learn more abo...

Frank Congilose, Managing Partner at C&A Financial Group hosts Mike Trudel, Managing Director and Global Strategist at BlackRock, who shares his thoughts on the U.S. economy. Frank and Mike also provide valuable insight and prospective around interest rates, inflation, recession and the current market. 2023-160482 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, ...

Without an income, you could quickly exhaust your family savings, undermining your family’s financial security. The money you’ve managed to put away for a vacation, the kids’ education, and your own retirement now has to be spent on gas, groceries, and other necessities. On this podcast, Katelyn Congilose shares her personal story of an unexpected emergency that left her grateful for having planned for the unexpected. 2023-156558. To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a ...

On this month's podcast, Frank Congilose and Bob Farrell discuss their perspective around the country's debt ceiling and what it means for the near future. 2023-156357 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

Frank Congilose and David Suckey of C&A Financial Group spend some time sharing their insights on financial literacy and how factors like education, accountability, and coaching are key. 2023-153968 Exp 04/25 To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

Frank Congilose, CEO and Managing Partner and Dave Suckey, Financial Advisor, both of C&A Financial discuss financial balance and your legacy, how to plan your income stream in retirement and how to protect it while leaving behind a legacy. To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

Frank Congilose of C&A Financial Group and Guest Speaker Mike Trudel of BlackRock discuss market conditions and the perspective and outlook around our current economy. To learn more about C&A Financial Group, schedule a meeting or to consider a career with us, visit www.ca-strategy.com for more information. Follow us online on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube