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Will Allen, CRPC®

FOUNDER & FINANCIAL ADVISOR AT SENTARA CAPITAL

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Will Allen, CRPC®, founded Sentara Capital, an independent, fee-only investment advisory firm in Marietta, Georgia, in 2011. He has worked in financial services since 1998 and became an independent advisor in 2007. He manages investments and retirement planning for individuals and families.

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Available for interviews and commentary on markets, the economy, retirement, and personal finance.

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Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance: October 14, 2026

I'm a Financial Planner: The COLA Trick Saving Retirees Nearly $1,150 a Year

On how Medicare premiums, taxes and rising expenses can reduce what retirees keep from a Social Security increase.
AOL

AOL: October 12, 2026

Why Experts Say 2027 COLA Shouldn't Factor Into Your Social Security Strategy

On why cost-of-living adjustments shouldn’t determine when you claim Social Security, and what should guide that decision.
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Yahoo Finance: October 8, 2026

How Much Can You Realistically Afford to Spend on a Vacation? A Financial Advisor Explains

On how much you can realistically afford to spend on a vacation, and why the answer depends on the rest of your financial picture.
Featured in Washington Post

The Washington Post: October 8, 2026

Why Retirees Are Going Back To Work

On rising retirement expenses and how testing a budget before retiring can help avoid a return to work.
Will Allen featured in Times Square Investment Journal discussing Nike

Times Square Investment Journal: October 1, 2026

Nike Stock Tumbles Well Below Its 2021 Peak as Investors Wait for Proof of a Comeback

On Nike’s decline and why discount retailers are attracting customers across income levels.
Will Allen discussing gold's role in a portfolio in U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report: September 17, 2026


How Much of Your Retirement Portfolio Should Be Gold and Precious Metals?

On gold’s role in a retirement portfolio and why it isn’t necessarily a low-risk investment.
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U.S. News & World Report: September 16, 2026

5 Best Index ETFs to Buy in 2026

On bond index funds and why higher interest rates have improved the outlook for investors.
Will Allen discussing how a beginning investor can avoid mistakes in Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance: September 15, 2026 

Ramit Sethi's first scholarship was $2K and he put it in the stock market. Here's the simple lesson he learned

On keeping investing simple and avoiding mistakes that can discourage new investors from getting started.
Will Allen discussing how to minimize inheritance taxes in Kiplinger

Kiplinger: September 14, 2026

Shielding Your Heirs: The Expert Guide to a Tax-Free Inheritance

On splitting beneficiary designations by tax bracket, and what a ten-year payout can cost an heir who is still working.
Will Allen discussing how to make sure you save enough for retirement in Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance:  September 9, 2026

5 Signs You’re Not Saving Enough for Retirement, Even if You Think You Are

On signs your retirement savings may fall short, and steps you can take to close the gap.
Will Allen' interview on Sirius XM discussing Social Security and how to save more

SiriusXM:  September 1, 2026

Will Allen Joins On the Move with Dan Ronan

Will Allen joined Dan Ronan to discuss saving with uneven income, everyday spending, and how per diem affects Social Security benefits on the September 1 edition of On the Move on SiriusXM.
Will Allen discusses advisor fees in MarketWatch

MarketWatch:  August 15, 2026

I’m 69 and retired with $1.1M saved and a $400K annuity. A financial adviser wants to charge me 1.2% but will actively manage my money. Should I move forward?

On whether a 1.2% fee is worth paying, and what a retiree should expect to get for it.
Will Allen discusses the investment case for Amazon on AOL

AOL:  July 23, 2026

Is it Too Late To Invest in Amazon Stock? Some Experts Think It Can Still Rise

On the five business lines driving Amazon and why that diversification makes the stock interesting today.
Will Allen discusses a Roth IRA's role in retirement in MarketWatch

MarketWatch:  July 3, 2026

I’m 57 and I want to retire at 60. I have two pensions that’ll pay $7.5K a month and a $400K 401(k). I’m considering a Roth conversion. Smart move?

On whether a Roth conversion makes sense when two pensions already cover most of the income need.
Will Allen joins a panel on the Early Bird podcast discussing the stock market's first half of 2026

Early Bird:  June 29, 2026

Biggest Stock Market Themes in the First Half of 2026

A conversation on the winners, losers, and big themes in the stock market through the first half of 2026.
Will Allen shares his thoughts on a few BlackRock etfs for U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report: April 3, 2026

5 Best BlackRock ETFs to Buy Now

On emerging markets funds and the long record of the Chinese stock market.
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