​2026 Financial Wellness Checklist

​Hosted by Xiaolan Kruk, Financial Advisor at National Financial Network.

​A new year is the perfect time to get clear on your finances and feel more confident about what you can control. This peer-led conversation offers a practical overview of the key building blocks of personal financial wellness so you can set yourself up for your goals in 2026—without overwhelm.

​Attendees can expect to:

• ​Review core areas of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, and investing

• ​Learn how to assess where you are now and prioritize next steps for the year ahead

• ​Walk away with a simple checklist to support your financial goals in 2026

​About the Host: Xiaolan Kruk is a finance advisor at National Financial Network with over 13 years of prior experience at companies like Samsung and working closely with startups across stages, where she saw how often financial wellness takes a back seat amid the demands of career, business, and family life. She works with corporate professionals and entrepreneurs—especially women and young families—to bring clarity across compensation, equity, career transitions, and long-term wealth building through a collaborative, values-driven approach. Born and raised in Shanghai and having lived and worked in South Korea before settling in the U.S., Xiaolan brings a global perspective to helping women make confident financial decisions that support both their goals and their lives.

​Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 900 STEWART AVENUE, SUITE 500, GARDEN CITY NY, 11530, 516-7455600. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. NATIONAL FINANCIAL NETWORK is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License Number - 4452551.  8690793.1  Exp 02/26

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