Free Workshop for Nebraska Educators & Public Employees
BEYOND NPERS
Retirement Planning
“I have NPERS, what else would I need for retirement?!”
We’ve heard it again and again… An educator or other public employee comes to the conclusion: NPERS is all they’ll ever need for retirement.
And don’t get us wrong — NPERS is great!
Especially with enough years of service, it can provide significant income throughout retirement.
But it’s not designed as a salary replacement. And retirement is long — often 20-30 years! That’s a lot of life to prepare for. The economy can change in a big way. And if your finances are overly dependent on NPERS and Social Security, you run the risk of your retirement not being quite what you’ve been looking forward to.
That’s why we emphatically believe: Your retirement planning doesn’t stop with NPERS. There’s just so much more to consider — and so much more that’s possible — when you think and plan beyond NPERS.
Come learn how NPERS fits into a bigger picture of retirement planning:
✅ Before Retirement — To be more financially prepared.
✅ The Big Decision — How to know when you’re ready.
✅ Through Retirement — Plan for the life you want.
No cost. No obligation. Free educational presentation. Taught by a Nebraska educator and licensed financial advisor.
UPCOMING DATES
OMAHA
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9th
🕕 Time: 4:30pm
📍 Location: ESU #3
6949 S 110th St, La Vista, NE 68128
LINCOLN
📅 Date: Thursday, September 17th
🕕 Time: 4:30pm
📍 Location: Ortner Center
@ Union Adventist University
4880 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE 68506
Light refreshments will be provided.
Hosted by Asset Strategies.
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We are NOT directly affiliated with NPERS.
That’s an advantage for you.
NPERS regularly offers classes on how the system works. You can get handbooks and resources to answer most technical questions about the program and your benefits. But because they’re primarily limited to talking about NPERS itself, they don’t typically answer one critical question:
→ “How does NPERS fit into my bigger picture?”
As independent financial advisors, we’re in a great position to answer that question. We’re not limited to just explaining how NPERS works. We can answer questions and cover NPERS benefits in the bigger context of your life, your family, your other savings and investments.
That’s why we often have NPERS members coming to us as clients. They may have accumulated significant NPERS benefits. But they’re still completely unclear on what their finances could look like in retirement. And they just need a little guidance.
And when we work with clients, we often recommend additional planning beyond NPERS, to help them pursue the retirement they’ve been hoping for.
And now we’ve put together some of our most important best practices into a free, one-night educational event, titled Beyond NPERS.
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Here’s what you’ll discover at this event.
✅ A simple way to estimate your NPERS retirement income.
✅ The hidden weakness in fixed income retirement benefits.
✅ How to build confidence with a 3-part retirement income plan.
✅ One income source that grew 3X as fast as inflation from 1960 to 2025.
✅ Why it’s dangerous to consider NPERS as a “salary replacement.”
PLUS:
➡️ 3 essential questions your retirement income plan must answer.
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Who should attend?
This may be a fit if:
✅ You’re a vested NPERS member.
✅ You’re a current or former Nebraska educator or other public employee.
✅ You want more options for your retirement finances.
✅ You’re curious to see what’s possible beyond NPERS.
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Taught by Dr. Josh Wilken, Ed.D.
A Licensed Financial Advisor and Nebraska Educator
Dr. Wilken (LinkedIn) came to his career as a financial advisor after nearly 20 years in education. He’s been a teacher, principal, district coordinator, educational consultant, and continues his education career as an adjunct professor.
He’s also a NPERS member, having participated in the program throughout his career. Not only that, his wife is also a Nebraska educator and NPERS member.
It may be needless to say, but Josh finds it deeply important to understand what NPERS can and can’t do for your family in retirement! And due to his long-term participation in the program plus his interest in financial planning, he’s developed a deep understanding of the topic.
This is part of why he’s so passionate about this and has spearheaded offering this workshop for other NPERS members, including educators and other Nebraska public employees.
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Seating Is Limited
This is a live, in-person event with limited seating, hosted in a private classroom inside ESU #3 in La Vista.
We’re keeping it small to maximize the value you receive.
Once the room is full, registration closes.
We expect the presentation to last up to about 60 minutes, followed by a 30-minute Q&A and conversation.
👉 If you’re even thinking about retirement… This is worth attending.
Why Asset Strategies?
2,000+ Clients in 48 States
Offices in Omaha & Lincoln, NE
Founded in 2002
We help clients:
- Build Your Financial Foundation
- Invest Strategically
- Develop A Clear Retirement Plan
- Plan to Minimize Taxes
- Safeguard Your Family & Legacy
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RSVP Now
Reserve your seat today:
- No cost to attend
- No obligation
- Educational and informational
You can also RSVP:
- By Phone: (402) 242-6440
- By Email: [email protected]
Asset Strategies is not affiliated with the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System (NPERS), Educational Service Unit #3 (ESU3), or Union Adventist University (UAU). This is an independent event hosted and paid for exclusively by Asset Strategies, and is not hosted or sponsored by NPERS, ESU3, or UAU.
This workshop is designed for members of the public who are not currently working with an Asset Strategies financial advisor. Current clients are welcome to attend, though you may find the information covered to be redundant to what’s being covered in your regular reviews. You are also welcome to reach out to your advisor for a personalized conversation about how these strategies may apply to you.
This educational event presented by a licensed financial advisor with Asset Strategies. No products will be sold at the event, and no individualized financial advice may be provided.
At the conclusion of the event, if you’d like to discuss how any topics covered apply to you personally, you are encouraged to schedule a no-cost personal visit with an Asset Strategies financial advisor.
