Education

Education

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Education First.

Financial decisions improve when people understand their options — and how those options fit together.

That’s why we host ongoing educational conversations for clients and guests throughout the year.

Not sales presentations.
Not product pitches.

Conversations designed to bring clarity to complex topics—so people can think clearly before they act.

Most people don’t lack intelligence.
They lack coordinated information.

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Why Education

Why We Host Events

The financial world is layered. Tax rules shift. Markets move. Decisions carry weight. We believe financial education should be:

Clear.
Practical.
Grounded in real decisions.
Free of pressure.

These gatherings are one way we serve our community—whether someone works with us or not.

And we’re transparent about something else: education is also how we meet people. Both are true. We believe clarity benefits everyone, regardless of what happens next.

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Join Us

Upcoming Conversations

Upcoming conversation event

Taxes & Estate Planning

A focused conversation on coordinating taxes and estate planning. Explore how strategic tax decisions align with your long-term estate goals and navigate the complexity of comprehensive planning.

May 20 & 21, 2026
6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Shoreview Community Center
Upcoming conversation event

Retirement Planning

An engaging conversation about retirement planning—what it looks like when all the pieces work together. We'll discuss income sequencing, healthcare, Social Security strategy, and the behavioral side of transitioning from accumulation to distribution.

June 3 & 4, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Acqua
Upcoming conversation event

Taxes in Retirement

A focused conversation about taxes in retirement—how different income sources are taxed, Roth conversion strategy, withdrawal sequencing, and how tax decisions coordinate with Social Security and Medicare.

June 10 & 11, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Forest Lake Community Center
Upcoming conversation event

Taxes in Retirement

A focused conversation about taxes in retirement—how different income sources are taxed, Roth conversion strategy, withdrawal sequencing, and how tax decisions coordinate with Social Security and Medicare.

June 16 & 18, 2026
6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
Woodbury Central Park
Upcoming conversation event

Taxes & Estate Planning

A focused conversation on coordinating taxes and estate planning. Explore how strategic tax decisions align with your long-term estate goals and navigate the complexity of comprehensive planning.

July 15 & 16, 2026
6:00 PM
Tria
Upcoming conversation event

Taxes in Retirement

A focused conversation about taxes in retirement—how different income sources are taxed, Roth conversion strategy, withdrawal sequencing, and how tax decisions coordinate with Social Security and Medicare.

July 22 & 23, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Roseville Oval
Upcoming conversation event

Estate Planning

A thoughtful exploration of estate planning—what it encompasses and why it matters regardless of your net worth. Covering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and how to think strategically about your legacy.

July 15, 2026
1:00 PM
Wyoming Area Library Community Room
Upcoming conversation event

Estate Planning

A thoughtful exploration of estate planning—what it encompasses and why it matters regardless of your net worth. Covering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and how to think strategically about your legacy.

July 16, 2026
11:30 AM
Wyoming Area Library Community Room
Learn

Topics We’ve Covered

Retirement transitions and income sequencing
Business exits and liquidity planning
Coordinating taxes and investments
Private investments and alternative assets
Real estate strategy and liquidity tradeoffs
Legacy and generational wealth transfer
Stewardship and charitable planning
We choose topics based on real questions we hear in client conversations—not marketing trends.
For Clients

Private Client Gatherings

From time to time, we host smaller, invitation-only gatherings for families and business leaders navigating more complex decisions.

These aren’t networking events.

They’re private conversations among peers—about leadership, investing, transition, generosity, and long-term impact.

If that environment would serve you, let us know.

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What to expect

What to Expect

When you attend a Tailwinds event, you can expect:

A welcoming environment.
Clear communication.
Respect for your time.

No pressure. We take the work seriously.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously. And we believe learning should feel thoughtful, accessible, and worth your time.

Inquire about upcoming events

Interested in Joining an Upcoming Event?

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