Legacy vs. Inheritance: Transferring Values, Not Just Wealth

March 20, 2026
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In this personal episode, Ben Taatjes shares, Founder & CEO of Stewards Planning Group, startling news - his father suffered a mild heart attack. While his father is okay, the experience prompted profound reflection on life's brevity and the finite time we have left on Earth. Through this lens, Ben dissects the crucial difference between legacy and inheritance and why it matters deeply for retirees. Discover how to utilize your remaining time to impact those you love in the greatest way - not just financially, but through the transfer of values from one generation to the next. If you're considering what a well-lived retirement and life truly looks like, this episode offers essential perspective on investing in what endures beyond bank accounts and estate plans. 

This episode is a conversation between Ben Taatjes, Founder & CEO of Stewards Planning Group, and Jerrid Sebesta, Keynote Speaker. The opinions contained in this material are those of the author, and not a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell investment products. This information is from sources believed to be reliable, but Cetera Wealth Services, LLC cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Stewards Planning Group is located at 1104 19th Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201.

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Ben has been in the financial services industry for nearly two decades. He has worked alongside thousands of families and individuals while owning and operating Taatjes Financial Group, a retirement planning firm in west-central Minnesota. While Ben loves to work with retirees, his passion extends far beyond the numbers. This passion led to the publishing of his first book, Repurposed: The Untold Story of Retirement in America in 2017 as well as co-founding Retire Repurposed in 2019.
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