⸺ TWO NIGHTS, ONE FOCUS

CHOOSE ONE TRACK

Session Dates

Retirement wasn't taught in school. 
Maybe it's time it was.

Wednesdays • Oct 7 & 14, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 PM

Thursdays • Oct 1 & 8, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 PM

International Quilt Museum

University of Nebraska East Campus

1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503

Future in Focus is a two-night, university-style master class on the decisions that shape retirement — Social Security, taxes, healthcare, and legacy — taught without a sales pitch attached.

  • When should I take Social Security?
  • Will my income last?
  • How much will taxes matter?
  • What happens if markets fail?
  • How do all of these decisions connect?

If you’ve found yourself asking some of these questions, Future in Focus was created to help you understand the pieces—and see how they work together.

Seating is limited. Registration confirmation is required to guarantee your seat.

⸺ WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?

The retirement timeline has four modes.

Every decision — when to save, when to claim, when to spend, and what to leave behind — depends on where you sit on this timeline.

⸺ WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?

The retirement timeline has four modes.

Every decision — when to save, when to claim, when to spend, and what to leave behind — depends on where you sit on this timeline.

⸺ THIS ISN'T A SALES SEMINAR

We believe financial education should stand on its own — not tied to products, fees, or obligations.

Through instructor-led discussion, real-world case studies, and practical examples, Joel brings complex retirement concepts to life in an engaging, university-style setting. Rather than treating income, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, and estate planning as separate topics, each session builds on the one before it — so you leave with a working understanding of how the pieces fit together, not just a stack of individual strategies.

University Style Learning

Learn complex topics in a clear, engaging way. 

Engaging Discussion

Ask questions, explore real scenerios, and learn alongside others.

Practical and Relevant

Walk away with strategies you can apply to your own retirement plan.

International Quilt Museum
University of Nebraska East Campus

1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68503

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⸺ MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Joel Barjenbruch

CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, LACP | Financial Planner

Joel Barjenbruch CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, LACP is a comprehensive financial planner, owning and operating JS Financial, Inc. with offices in Lincoln & Omaha. Joel and his office specialize in full scale retirement planning & risk management following a fiduciary standard, serving the needs of individuals, business owners, and their families.


JS Financial's goal is to preserve, manage and grow the wealth their clients have worked a lifetime to build by designing and implementing focused, custom, financial solutions. Their dedication to best-in-class service is rooted in commitment to putting each of their client’s interests first. They take great pride in building relationships with clients, appreciating them, working together, and delivering an experience that helps clients navigate the full spectrum of their financial goals.


Joel is married to his wife Stacey. Together they have three children, Celia, Warren and Joy. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing, and attending Husker athletics. He and his family are members of Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln where Joel served as President of the Church Council.

⸺ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

NIGHT ONE

NIGHT TWO

Building the Foundation for a Smarter Retirement

Turning Your Savings into a Lifetime Plan

Part 1: The New Rules of Retirement

Part 4: Navigating Retirement Benefits

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Retirement has changed. We’ll explore how longer lifespans, inflation, shifting markets, and today’s tax landscape affect your future—and how to protect your purchasing power.

Social Security and Medicare are essential but often confusing parts of retirement. Learn how it works and how timing can affect your income and healthcare costs.

Part 2: Understanding Your Financial Toolbox

Part 5: Creating Sustainable Retirement Income

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Turning savings into lasting retirement income requires a different strategy. We’ll discuss spending, income planning, longevity, and preparing for potential long-term-care needs.

Where you save matters as much as how much you save. Learn how different retirement accounts are taxed and when strategies such as Roth conversions may make sense.

Part 3: Connecting the Pieces – Making Informed Financial Decisions

Part 6: Protecting Your Legacy

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A complete retirement plan protects what you’ve built. Learn the essentials of estate planning, asset transfers, and leaving a meaningful legacy.

Successful investing means understanding how the pieces work together. We’ll cover risk, return, diversification, interest rates, and the role of different financial tools.

Is this Master Class
for you?

How has retirement changed, and how can I protect my purchasing power?

Am I using the right accounts, and could a Roth conversion benefit me?

This master class is designed for people approaching or living in retirement who want to better understand

the decisions ahead—and how those decisions connect. It may be for you if you’re asking:

Am I taking the appropriate investment risk for this stage of life?

When should I claim Social Security, and how should I approach Medicare?

If you’ve found yourself asking any of these questions, Future in Focus was created to help you

understand the pieces—and see how they work together.

How can I create lasting income while preparing for long-term care and protecting my legacy?

You spent a lifetime learninghow to earn it.Now learn how to retire with it.

Reserve My Seat

Sign up to reserve your seat at our two-night university-style master class and learn how to confidentally shape your future retirement. 

There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Check the background of your financial professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck.


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