Free seminar
Retirement and Social Security Seminar
Join Donna McElroy of Financial Investment Services for a relaxed evening in Gretna on how the timing of your Social Security claim works, in plain English. Bring your questions; nothing is sold.
- Date
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
- Where
- Jefferson Parish Library, Gretna Branch, Gretna, LA 102 Willow Dr., Gretna, LA 70053
What you'll learn
Understand your claiming choices before you make them.
- How the age you claim at changes your monthly benefit.
- How spousal and survivor benefits work for married couples.
- The questions to ask before you decide.
Agenda
How the evening runs.
6:00 PM Welcome
Settle in and meet Donna and the other guests at Jefferson Parish Library, Gretna Branch.
6:10 PM How claiming works
The basics of claiming ages and how each one changes the monthly amount.
6:25 PM Couples and survivors
How spousal and survivor benefits fit together, explained with simple examples.
6:40 PM Your questions
Time to ask anything. No question is too small, and nothing is sold.
Meet your host
Donna McElroy
Financial Investment Services (F.I.S.) has been owned and operated by Donna McElroy in Metairie, Louisiana, for the past 30+ years. Donna is a Retirement Protection Specialist who builds lasting relationships with each client. You are as important as your money. She has redefined what a financial professional can be. F...
Good to know
Questions about the evening.
Does it cost anything? +
No. The seminar is free to attend.
Will anyone try to sell me something? +
No. This is an educational evening put on by Donna McElroy and Financial Investment Services. Nothing is sold, and you will not be asked to buy anything.
Who should come? +
Anyone in their late fifties or sixties who is deciding when to claim Social Security. Couples are encouraged to come together.
Can I bring my spouse or a guest? +
Yes. One registration can save up to 2 seats, so you can bring your spouse, partner or a guest. There are 40 seats in all.
What should I bring? +
Just your questions. There is nothing to prepare ahead of time.
Where to find us
Jefferson Parish Library, Gretna Branch
102 Willow Dr., Gretna, LA 70053
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT · Jefferson Parish Library, Gretna Branch, Gretna, LA
Join us
Make your claiming decision with clear information.
Spend an evening with Donna McElroy getting plain answers about Social Security timing. It is free, seats are limited to 40, and nothing is sold.