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First Financial FCU to Host Complimentary Social Security Seminar

The Investment and Retirement Center located at First Financial Federal Credit Union (www.firstffcu.com) is offering two complimentary seminar sessions on social security and retirement in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Participants will learn:
• The value of Social Security 
• The “rules of the road” for receiving Social Security Benefits • Possible routes to take to maximize benefits 
• The future of Social Security and the challenge of setting up a retirement income stream 
• The retirement income planning process

Register for the 1pm session here, or the 6pm session here, or by contacting First Financial at 732.312.1565 or Samantha.schertz@cunamutual.com.

Representatives are registered, securities are sold, and investment advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, Iowa 50677, toll-free 800-369-2862. Nondeposit investment and insurance products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by the financial institution. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution, through the financial services program, to make securities available to members.

About the Presenter:
Mary LaFerriere is a trusted partner of both First Financial Federal Credit Union and Novartis Federal Credit Union. In keeping with the quality service commitment made to members, she is dedicated to helping clients identify and reach their financial goals. Her intent with each and every client is to meet them where they are at with their current portfolio, or even, in creating their first portfolio. She performs a needs-based assessment of each situation and work to provide objective, research-based solutions. She offers simple, streamlined plans with in-depth research to back them up. She is conscientious in managing investments and will revisit the plans in place as circumstances inevitably change. She is available by appointment at 732.312.1565. Mary is a registered representative of CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and a licensed representative of CMFG Life Insurance Company.

About First Financial Federal Credit Union:
First Financial Federal Credit Union (formerly Mon-Oc Federal Credit Union) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose goal is to provide the highest level of quality products and personalized services while maintaining financial integrity and stability.  Our vision is to be a long-term financial partner with our Members. While First Financial has a highly trained, professional staff using the latest technology, we also pride ourselves on our personal touch. Unlike huge banking conglomerates, policy setting and overall strategic direction of First Financial are overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of credit union members. The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA. For more information on First Financial, visit www.firstffcu.com.

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