BOWIE, Md. - Marylandian -- In this week's episode of  "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna," Tom Hegna sat down with Deborah West. A financial professional at AGAPE Retirement Group of Maryland, Deborah has been helping families with various financial planning aspects including retirement, long-term care and legacy protection for over 35 years.

As an annuity expert, some of the clients Deborah serves are baby boomers, government employees, and even women who are widowed. She provides clarity amidst all the complexity, by empowering her clients to make informed decisions and take control of their financial destiny.

A new national poll of bereaved women reveals a "tremendous financial burden," particularly for those who weren't prepared. Hear Deborah's powerful story and the role she plays in helping women adjust to widowhood.

While nothing can protect you against the heartache of losing a spouse, creating a financial plan with your spouse ahead of time is one of the greatest acts of love you can do for one another.

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Below is a short clip from Deborah West's interview with Tom Hegna, which is scheduled to air on CNBC  as sponsored content on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 10 AM EST. This is an interview you will not want to miss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pfqZGyeA5k



There's growing evidence to suggest that more women are seeking out and preferring to work with female financial advisors. As the largest generational wealth transfer in history unfolds, women are central to this shift and are expected to control nearly 40% of U.S. wealth within the next five years.

Women like Deborah are making significant strides and becoming a powerful force within the financial industry. They contribute unique insights, foster innovation, and are reshaping traditional norms.

Deborah offers a comprehensive guide to help you build a robust retirement income plan. Obtain a free copy of "Retire with Lifetime Income" at
https://agapemylife.com/free-retirement-guide

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Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL is an author, speaker, and economist. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert! As a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars, helping Baby Boomers and seniors retire the "optimal" way.

Agape Retirement Group of Maryland is licensed in 33 states. They create specific strategies that help their clients eliminate retirement risks, including inflation, deflation, stock market volatility, excess taxes, death of spouse, sequence of events, excess withdrawals, long term care, and  longevity risks. Their strategies prevent their clients from outliving their assets by proactively addressing all of these risks.

This informative interview with Deborah West is coming up this week on "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna". It is scheduled to air on CNBC, Sunday August 17th at 10:00 am EST as sponsored content to build financial awareness. To learn more about Deborah West and Agape Retirement Group of Maryland visit https://agapemylife.com/.