Agrace Offers Virtual and In-Person Grief Support in September

In September, Agrace is offering one-on-one grief support and professionally led grief support groups to anyone, even if the person who died did not have hospice care.

• One-on-one grief support is available in-person, by phone or video chat.

• Bridges is for adults grieving the death of any loved one. Meetings are held every other Wednesday and pre-registration is required. In-person meetings are September 7 and 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Agrace Grief Support Center. Virtual meetings are September 14 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., online.

• Grief on the Move invites any adult to join Agrace grief specialists for a gentle walk to connect, heal and ease the isolation of grief. The group meets September 6 and 20, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Agrace Grief Support Center to walk the paved Badger State Trail, weather permitting. There is no cost to attend this group.

• Journey Through Grief is a grief support group series for adults. The virtual group meets Tuesdays, September 8 to October 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., via Zoom.

• LGBTQ+ Spouse/Partner Grief Support is a seven-week grief support group for people in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced the death of a partner/spouse. It meets Wednesdays, September 7 to October 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Agrace Grief Support Center.

There is no fee for these programs if a participant’s family member was in hospice care in the past 12 months; fees for others can be lowered or waived, if needed. Call (608) 327-7118 with questions, to register or make an appointment.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company sells Settlers Life Insurance Company

Madison, Wis. (July 25, 2022) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a Madison-based mutual life insurance company, announced the sale of Settlers Life Insurance Company, a Wisconsin domiciled insurer, to Everly Holdings, LLC, the owner of Everly, LLC, a direct-to-consumer insurance agency.

Approximately 225,000 policies that are geographically disbursed throughout the United States consisting of final expense and single premium immediate annuity are included in the agreement.

“This sale resulted in NGL reaching historical levels of capital, giving the company unprecedented financial strength. The transaction further positions NGL to grow in the Preneed insurance industry and will allow us to enhance our digital capabilities to serve funeral homes and their customers in new ways,” said Knut Olson, President & CEO of NGL.

“We’re excited to acquire Settlers Life and believe it will further enable Everly to execute on its mission of providing direct and digital access to high quality and affordable life insurance products,” said Doug Wolff, Chairman of Everly Holdings, LLC. “It was a pleasure working with Knut Olson and the entire NGL management team in bringing this transaction to close.”

Olson continued, “We greatly appreciate the hard work and dedication from both teams as we work to close this transaction and ensure a successful transition.”

About Everly

Everly was founded by industry veterans who are passionate about the vital role that life insurance can play in all of our lives. Everly’s vision is to modernize the industry by providing a next-generation solution, using all the advantages that life insurance can provide to empower people to live confidently.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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WPS Military and Veterans Health® sponsors the Congressional Baseball Game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Military and Veterans Health^® sponsors the Congressional Baseball Game
Event allows WPS to highlight its work for veterans

MADISON, Wis.—July 25, 2022—On July 28, Republicans face Democrats in the Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The bipartisan baseball contest has taken place annually since 1909. WPS Military and Veterans Health, a division of WPS Health Solutions based in Madison, is an All-Star sponsor of the event, which is hosted by Congressional Sports for Charity.

Baseball fans can watch the game live on C-SPAN starting at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 28. Funds raised at the event are donated to a variety of D.C.-area charities.

“The Congressional Baseball Game has a long tradition of promoting bipartisanship through friendly competition and raising money for charity,” said Rob Palmer, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for WPS Health Solutions.

“WPS is proud to sponsor the 2022 Congressional Baseball Game to raise funds for the Washington Literacy Center, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the Washington Nationals Philanthropies, and the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund. The game provides us the opportunity to share with legislators and baseball fans the vital work we do for our veterans,” he said.

Read more about the history of the ball game, view the rosters for this year, and order tickets at congressionalbaseball.org. Watch for the Congressional Baseball Hall of Fame event in November.

About WPS Military and Veterans Health^®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Military and Veterans Health) administers claims and provides customer service and related activities for the Defense Health Agency (U.S. Department of Defense). WPS Military and Veterans Health serves more than 8 million military service members and their families around the world. Headquartered in Madison, Wis., WPS Military and Veterans Health is one of the divisions under the umbrella of WPS Health Solutions. Visit the WPS Health Solutions About page for more information.

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Savant Recognizes Team Member for Earning Industry Designation

Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), applauds Lillie Perry who recently earned one of the financial industry’s most well-known and rigorous professional credentials.

 

Perry, an associate advisor in Middleton, earned the highly regarded CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Administered by CFP Board in the U.S., those authorized to use the CFP® certification marks have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when working with clients. Perry earned the CFP® certification in June.

 

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management is a leading independent, nationally recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for over 30 years with approximately $13.5 billion in assets under management and assets under advisement (as of 3/31/22). As a trusted advisor, Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

 

Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, Savant has offices in Bloomington, Chicago, Downers Grove, Freeport, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Peoria, St. Charles, Sterling, and Wilmette, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Indianapolis, IN; Plymouth, MI; Santa Fe, NM; Madison, Middleton, and Park Falls, WI; and Manassas, McLean, and Reston, VA.

 

Savant is a registered Investment advisor. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Please read our Important Disclosures at savantwealth.com.

 

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

 

 

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Outdoor UW, Hoofers, Wisconsin Union Directorate to Host Concert on the Water, Featuring Band Sleeping Jesus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:
Madeleine Carr, Communications Coordinator
(774) 400-4141
madeleine.carr@wisc.edu

OUTDOOR UW, HOOFERS, WISCONSIN UNION DIRECTORATE TO HOST CONCERT ON THE WATER, FEATURING BAND SLEEPING JESUS
Concertgoers invited to enjoy free, live music from watercraft

MADISON – The Wisconsin Union’s Outdoor UW, Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee and Hoofer Outing Club are ready to make a splash with the Union’s first-ever Lakefront Live at the Memorial Union Terrace on July 14 at 6 p.m. The free outdoor concert – featuring indie pop band Sleeping Jesus – turns the band at the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage 180º around to face audience members on paddle and watercraft on Lake Mendota.

Community members and visitors can rent single or double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards – including an eight-person stand-up paddleboard called the SUPSquatch – or canoes from Outdoor UW to soak in the show from Lake Mendota. To rent Outdoor UW equipment for this event, each person must make a reservation. Each reservation is $15 and secures one spot on an Outdoor UW paddlecraft for the entirety of the event (6-9 p.m.). 

The Outdoor UW team encourages those interested in a certain paddlecraft to arrive early, as patrons with reservations will receive a spot on a craft on a first come, first served basis. Renters may arrive starting at 3 p.m., and all members of a party must be present to select their shared craft. Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult both at the service desk and while on Lake Mendota to rent an Outdoor UW craft during this event. Those under the age of 16 must also be in the same craft as their guardian. The Outdoor UW team will provide safety guidance and lifejackets. 

Guests can make online reservations at members.hoofers.org/event/87366. 

Additionally, the Hoofer Outing Club will offer free canoe rentals on a first come, first served basis to individuals 18 and older, starting at 5:30 p.m. on July 14.

The presence or consumption of alcohol/drugs is not permitted on Outdoor UW or Wisconsin Hoofers watercraft. Individuals who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs will not be allowed to board a craft.

Those with their own watercraft may paddle over to enjoy the concert, as well.

The one-of-a-kind concert can also be enjoyed from the Terrace, where audience members can pull up an iconic sunburst chair and savor a brat and other food options from Memorial Union’s many dining options while taking in the show.

“We are so excited to collaborate across the Union to bring an event that speaks to both our love for music and for the outdoors,” said Sean Michael Dargan, Wisconsin Union advisor. “It’s a true celebration of some of the best parts of Madison summers – getting out in nature, relaxing, live music and feeling the joy of community.”

Sleeping Jesus is a Minnesota-based band with a carefree pop style that has attracted a growing following – with more than 56,000 monthly listeners and 1.5 million streams of its hit song “Goddess” on Spotify, alone.

If there is a blue-green algae bloom on the day of the event, Outdoor UW will refund rentals, and water outings will be canceled, with Lakefront Live transitioning to a Terrace-facing event. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor rentals will be refunded, and the concert will occur inside Memorial Union at der Rathskeller. Details of this event are subject to change. The Wisconsin Union team aims to announce any unanticipated changes in this event by 4 p.m. on July 14. 

Lakefront Live is one of the many live music events held at the Terrace as well as throughout the year at Memorial Union and Union South. For a full lineup of this summer’s concerts and other Terrace season events, visit terracesummer.com.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu.

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/lakefront-live