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Webinar – Estate Planning; Protecting your Legacy

Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and may reduce taxes and legal complications for your loved ones.

It’s a proactive way to protect your legacy and provide clarity during emotionally challenging times.

Key documents include a will, power of attorney, and healthcare directive
Helps avoid probate delays and unnecessary legal costs
Can include strategies for charitable giving, trusts, and tax efficiency

Please register for Paladin Financial Q3 Webinar on Aug 6, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT at:

Client Educational Event – The Graceful Exit: Planning Ahead So They Don’t Have To

When: Monday, September 8

Time: Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the presentation at 5:45 p.m.

Where: Gradient Center (First Floor)
4105 Lexington Ave N, Arden Hills, MN 55126

We invite you to join us for The Graceful Exit, a thoughtful and practical seminar focused on planning ahead for life’s final transition.

Led by Gary Bies, licensed funeral director with Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, this evening will provide clear, compassionate guidance on how to ensure your wishes are honored, so your loved ones aren’t left with hard decisions during a challenging time.

During the seminar, we’ll cover:

Typical funeral costs and how to plan for them
The difference between pre-planning and pre-paying
Essential legal documents like wills and advance directives
Tips for having meaningful conversations with your family

We know it’s opening night for Monday Night Football, and yes, the Vikings are playing! We’ve moved up our timeline for the evening to help you make it home in time for kickoff.

5 – 5:45 p.m. Football-themed Food and Drinks

5:45 – 6:45p.m. Welcome and The Graceful Exit Presentation with Q&A

6:45 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closing

We’ll keep things timely and engaging, then you can decide to stick around after the presentation for a Q&A session or sneak out in time for kickoff … we won’t judge. (Or record it stress-free knowing you took care of something truly meaningful).

Whether you’re just beginning or finalizing your plan, our goal is for you to leave with peace of mind and helpful tools to move forward. The Graceful Exit is all about giving you clarity, confidence, and control, because planning ahead is one of the most caring gifts you can give your loved ones. (And hey, it pairs well with purple and gold.)

Meet our Guest Speaker Gary Bies

Gary Bies is co-owner and funeral director at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, where he manages daily operations, guides families through preneed and at-need arrangements, and directs services. A licensed funeral director for nearly 20 years, Gary is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Mortuary Science program and a U.S. Navy veteran. He lives in Forest Lake with his wife and three children and stays active in the community, volunteering and coaching in the local youth hockey program.

Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, founded in 1905 by Gary’s step-great-grandfather, is a fourth-generation, family-owned funeral provider with locations in Roseville and Lino Lakes. Still operated solely by the founder’s descendants, the Bies family brings hands-on experience and deep knowledge to every aspect of funeral planning and care.

Pie Giveaway
When: November 24th 4-7pm
Where: Gradient Event Center