Compassionate guidance for your financial freedom.
Meggin Reeder
Financial Advisor
"Blossom with peace to achieve purpose."
Meggin's Story
Meggin (she/her/hers) was born in Woodstock, Illinois about 50 miles northwest of Chicago where the movie classic "Groundhog Day" was filmed.
She grew up on a multi-generational family farm full of entrepreneurs. Her parents owned and operated a horse breeding and training facility and her grandparents owned and operated a national trucking fleet. She spent her childhood watching and learning hands on business management.
She was surrounded by a family setting with her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was also the first LGBTQIA+ family member to be out, proud and accepted for herself.
As one of the eldest in her generation she grew up watching and helping them with their respective enterprises which led her on a path to a career in finance.
She began her journey in finance as a banker in 2006. As she advanced in her profession, she discovered a passion of working closely with kindred spirits and small business owners. She quickly found that most of her clients needed financial guidance in some form or another and had limited resources or support.
After nearly 15 years in the banking world, she felt she could be of better service to her community by focusing on guiding people versus being a salesperson alone.
In 2021 she took a leap of faith to start her own business with a focus on guiding individuals and small business owners in all facets of their unique and purposeful lives. She is passionate about helping her clients realize that their dreams can become a reality with perspective, purpose and guidance.
She and her husband Steve own small farm of their own in Havre de Grace, Maryland where they care for their own animals which includes 2 horses, 3 dogs, 5 cats, 4 goats, 4 chickens and 3 ducks every day. They have 2 sons and 2 beautiful young granddaughters whom they raise together.
In her free time, playing with her granddaughters, she enjoys riding horses with her husband, drawing, sewing, crocheting, reading, writing, painting and video games.
Fun Fact: Meggin is a renaissance faire enthusiast!
Areas of Expertise
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Education Planning
- Disability Income Planning
- Life Insurance Planning
- Long Term Care Planning
- Credit Consulting & Financial Literacy
- Business Risk Management
- Business Continuation Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Business Credit Consulting
- Business Cash Flow Consulting
- Business Revenue Strategies
- Employee & Executive Benefits Planning
- Qualified Plan Design Assistance
- Qualified Plan Employee Education
Financial Planning
Estate Planning
Insurance Protection Strategies
Long-Term Care Planning
Business Planning & Succession
Business Employee & Executive Benefits Planning
Disability Planning for Physicians & Dentists
Tax-Efficient Strategies
Professional Background
Meggin is a 3rd generation woman-owned small business. She wants to take the time to understand what makes you unique so that she can provide financial advice and solutions that help you grow, manage, protect and plan for the future.
She became an advisor because she watched her family and clients over the years struggle with financial hurdles that could have been easily circumvented with proper guidance and support. She can help people navigate the credit world with ease while building a foundation for generations to come.
Her specialties are serving women, minorities, LGBTQ+, Veterans, small business owners and their employees.
She can help you with your many financial goals including budgeting, credit, tax efficient strategies, risk assessment, business credit, scalability, lendability, cash flow, employee benefits, succession planning, estate planning and exit planning.
Business planning
No matter if your business is big or small, we'll work hard to help you grow. From protecting against risk and managing growth, to attracting and retaining top talent, we have a range of solutions designed for you and your employees.
Get a financial plan that prioritizes your priorities.
I'll guide you through each step so you'll feel confident that you can do the things you've always wanted to—without having to worry if you can. See how we'll get it done below:
Look at where you are today
Your plan will help you make the most of what you already have, no matter where you're starting from, and give you a snapshot of your financial big picture.
Identify where you want to go
Whether it's shorter-term goals like managing your debt, or longer-term ones like saving for a new home, or retirement, your financial plan will show you how you're tracking, help you understand what's working, and point out any gaps you might have.
Put together range of options to get you there
Looking across all your goals, you'll get personalized recommendations and strategies to grow your wealth while making sure everything's protected. And I'll help you determine the right moves to make today and later on. Your financial plan is based on your priorities. As those priorities change throughout your life, we'll shift the financial strategies in your plan, too-so your plan stays flexible, and you stay on track to consistently meet goal after goal.
Lending a hand in my community.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:
Fresh Start Furnishings
Fresh Start Furnishings is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Maryland. We provide furniture and home goods to families and individuals that financially qualify for our program. Our current focus area is Harford County, Maryland but are happy to give referrals to resources in other counties when possible. We are currently the only organized furniture and home goods resource in Harford and Cecil counties. Fresh Start is run 100% by volunteers from several local area churches. In 2016, we served over 100 families in need and more than 80 donors through our program.
Inner County Outreach
Inner County Outreach (ICO) a faith-based nonprofit was founded in 1986 by Pastor Nathaniel Johnson, a former accountant and active pastor, is one of the two oldest grassroots non-profits in Harford County. Along with the assistance of a handful of faithful members of Aberdeen Bible Church, ICO was founded in response to the great need in our community, helping those in financial crisis, broken relationships and young people suffering from health, behavioral, spiritual, educational deficiencies and emotional problems. ICO is a privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our employees are proud to live and operate in the community we serve.
The Maryland LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
The Maryland LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce provides a safe and empowering environment where it’s members thrive as equal partners through education, networking and advocacy.
Chesapeake Professional Womens Network
Our Mission: to provide local businesswomen with opportunities for connection, collaboration and community that will help them thrive both professionally and personally. Connection Build relationships that help you to be the best that you can be. Youll find people who will become colleagues, mentors and friends. The connections are invaluable. Collaboration Together, these women learn, teach, volunteer and share through a variety of events designed for member interests. Community Most importantly, CPWN members have a strong sense of community, raising thousands of dollars annually through the renowned CPWN gala fashion show. All proceeds go to causes that support women in the workforce.