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Drop-in Office Hours: Own Your Worth, Own Your Wealth

November 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Own Your Worth, Own Your Wealth: Retirement & Saving for Business Owners

Free Drop-In Office Hours with Jen Ewers (Edward Jones)

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5, 9:00–11:00 AM
Format: In-person, drop-in (no appointment needed)
Cost: Free
Who can attend: Open to everyone—you do not need to be a Sphere member.

As a business owner, paying yourself last can feel normal—but building long-term wealth doesn’t have to be scary. Bring your questions for Jen Ewers, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, and get plain-English guidance on how to think about retirement and saving while running a business.

What you can ask about

  • Choosing between SEP IRA, Solo 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, Roth/Traditional IRA

  • How much to save (rules of thumb, percentages, catch-up contributions)

  • Paying yourself: salary vs. draws, and planning for consistency

  • Emergency funds and buffers for seasonal cash flow

  • Getting started if you’ve saved $0 so far

  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

How it works

  • Drop in any time between 9–11 AM. Brief first-come, first-served conversations

  • Bring your questions (and any relevant numbers)

  • Leave with practical next steps and resources

About the host

Jen Ewers is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, helping small business owners build sustainable saving and retirement strategies.

Note: These office hours provide general information and education, not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice.

Details

Organizer

  • The Sphere Northampton

Venue

  • The Sphere Innovation Lab
  • 82 Maple Street
    Florence, MA 01062 United States
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