NEW YORK - eTradeWire -- We are thrilled to announce that this week on "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna," we will be featuring Mike Milligan—a renowned speaker, author, and financial planner. Mike is also the mentor behind the "One of a Kind Financial Plan for your one of a kind life" and the founder of One Oak Financial, a virtual financial planning firm based in Norfolk, Virginia, with offices in seven states and services available across all 50 states.

Mike brings over two decades of extensive experience in the financial industry. He developed the Retirement CHI™ method, a tool designed to help individuals build personalized financial plans rather than rely on generic advice. His successful book, "The One-Of-A-Kind Financial Plan: Say Goodbye to One Size Fits All and Hello to What Actually Works" offers actionable steps for achieving financial stability and preparing for retirement. The book is available on Amazon and through major retailers.

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In this upcoming interview, Mike will discuss with Tom Hegna why financial plans should be as diverse as our lives. Given that outliving one's money is the number one financial fear, this is an episode you will not want to miss. If you are interested in achieving financial freedom in retirement, be sure to tune in for real, actionable advice from Tom Hegna and Mike Milligan.

The national interview is scheduled to air as sponsored content on CNBC on Saturday, October 18, at 10:30 am EST, with the goal of building financial awareness.

The strategies in "The One-Of-A-Kind Financial Plan" are particularly aimed at individuals seeking practical, actionable steps for achieving financial stability and preparing for retirement. Mike also pays special attention to financial literacy for women, recognizing the unique financial challenges they often face, such as income gaps and longer life expectancies. As the largest generational wealth transfer in history unfolds, women are central to this shift and are expected to control nearly 40% of U.S. wealth within the next five years. In his book, Mike includes examples and advice to help women better understand their options, prepare for retirement, and build financial resilience.

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Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL is an author, speaker, and economist. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert! As a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars, helping Baby Boomers and seniors retire the "optimal" way.

Mike Milligan CFP with his corporate office in Norfolk, VA. He leads Ideas By Mike and 1 Oak Financial and supports clients using custom financial plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. He developed the Retirement CHI™ method and promotes clear, adaptable financial strategies.

Tune into "Financial Freedom with Tom Hegna" on CNBC, Saturday October 18th at 10:30 am EST. To learn more about Mike Milligan visit https://1oakfinancial.com/ and https://www.ideasbymike.com/.