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loiyson Advisory Group aids to financil lonning
Layson Advisory Group spe—
cializes in all aspects of financial .
planning, from managing that
first paycheck to making the most
of retirement. The Layson Group
offers tax preparation services
for individuals and small busi—
nesses, financial planning, life
insurance, 40 1 k rollovers, money
management services and retire-
ment planning. Layson Advisory
Group can now offer Medicare
and Medicare supplements with
the help of their Medicare Spe-
cialist, Terry Smith.
The company, which is located
at 5233 Riverside Drive, Suite
C in Macon, has been in busi-
ness since 1981. Layson Advi—
sory Group is a family— owned
business, started by husband
and wife team Tony and Debby
Layson. “We are most proud of
the growth our business has been
able to achieve,” said the Laysons.
“Today we have been able to ex-
pand our business and offer our
clients so much more than when
we first started this business. We
value all of the friendships we
have made over the years. It truly
is what keeps our business going.”
Along with Tony and Debby,
. the business includes their
daughter, Skye, and two of
Debby’s siblings, Terry Smith and
Wanda Andrade. Layson Advi-
sory Group is family and treats
clients like family.
“We enjoy making long-lasting
relationships with our clients,”
the Laysons said. “We have
clients who have been with us
since we first opened. Because of
those long-lasting relationships,
we have earned their trust to be
able to work with their kids and
grandkids throughout the years.
It is so rewarding to see multiple
generations come through our
doors.”
Layson Advisory Group is dif-
ferent from similar businesses in
that it provides both tax planning
and financial advice, whereas
most businesses offer one or the
other. “With the proper tax plan,
you will make more money by
saving‘on taxes than you can by
making more money! A financial
plan without a tax plan is an in-
complete plan,” the Laysons said.
“We are able to design a unique
financial plan for each client with
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all financial aspects in mind.
The Layson Advisory Group
uses its New Generation Planning
Tool to show clients where they
are, listen to their concerns, and
help get them to where they want
to be. Layson Advisory Group
is an independent firm, and it is
able to customize a financial plan
to the needs of any particular cli-
ent. The Laysons are fiduciaries,
meaning they act on behalf of the
client and what is' best for him
or her. “Our clients are our No. 1
priority,” the Laysons said. “Our
mission is to provide the families
and businesses we serve with
innovative financial strategies,
solutions and planning that result
in financial clarity, security and
overall financial health.”
The trust of clients is very
important to the Layson Advi-
sory Group, especially in a world
s where people have to be vigilant
about whom they trust. It is com-
mitted to earning and maintain—
ing that trust. The Laysons are
there for anyone who needs help
with small business account-
ing, tax issues or financial and
retirement planning. For more
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Pictured, left to right, are the members of the Layson Advisory Group
team: Terry Smith, Tony Layson, Debby Layson, Skye Layson. 1
information, call 478-743-0260 or
visit wwwLaysonAdvisoryGroup.
com. “
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Layson Advisory Group is not
affiliated with, or endorsed by, the
federal Medicare program or any
other government agency.
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Call to register for one of our
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{BEFORE
Commissioners balk at strict new
rules on conduct at meetings
By Richard Dumas that ended with Ambrose forum to belittle, ridicule or
ager Jim Hedges said the
forsyihomymemet accusing Evans of violat- embarrass county commis- Friday
before the Tuesday
' ing the county’s new ethics sioners, other county of- meeting was
sufficient.
Monroe County Com- policy by revealing publicly ficials, county employees,
or Commissioners then settled
missioners postponed on a discussion that occurred others in attendance at
the on the Thursday before the
Tuesday, Aug, 5 a vote to in closed session. ' meeting. Violation of
the Tuesday meeting as a com—
adopt new guidelines on Perhaps the most notable rules of decorum in this
or- promise between Hedges
how county meetings are section of the new docu— dinance by a member of
the and Vaughn.
run and how long members ment is Section titled, Board of Commissioners, a
District 4 commissioner
of the public would i . county employee or George Emami said he
have to speak. ‘You mean If there’s a vote taken on 1C)ounty pfficial
sfhtill thinliis the requfirements for
Monroe Coun ' ' r ' ' e 'a vio ation o e agen a item in
ormation
attorney Ben this board and its not to my liking Monroe County .mduded in
the proposed
Vaughn said he and l VOte agamSt It, I can t say a Code of Ethics.”
ordinance are too onerous.
wrote the ordi- word pu b|ic|y or anything about it? Commissioners The
ordinance instructs
nance amendment en I d isa ‘ me with that ‘ objected to details
commissmners to pro- ‘_
primarily using _ g ' ' of the ordinance. Vlde such spec1fics as
the di-
meeting rules - Commissmner John Ambrose Ambrosesaid he amount ofmoney
required
established by the opposes a rule that to implement an agenda
Association of would only allow item and a statement of
County Commissioners of “Decorum.” The Deco- the four district com-
' why the agenda request is
Georgia (ACCG), Com- rum section would make missioners to direct their
needed and how it would
missioners discussed the personal arguments like the comments to the
commis— affect the county.
amendment for an hour in one between Ambrose and sion chairman, Greg
Tapley, Emami, who requested
their first pre—meeting work Evans violations of the code instead of
each other or an item for discussion on
session but tabled it after of ethics. Section reads: to members of the
public. the Aug. 6 regular meet-
revisions were suggested, “The Chair shall enforce Vaughn said the
county’s ing agenda about making
The amendment was pre- the rules of decorum. The customary parliamentary an
amendment to the
sented 19 days after District purpose of meetings of the procedure under
“Robert’s county’s building code, i
1 commissioner Larry Board of Commissioners Rules of Order” is orga-
said, “I would not have
Evans and District 3 com- is to conduct the County’s nized in such a way
that wanted to have had to go i
missioner john Ambrose business. Meetings shall be commissioners should
only and prepare a financial i
engaged in a public feud conducted in an orderly address comments to the
analysis for bringing this ,
during 3 july 18 meeting fashion. They are not a chairman. up tonight. And
that would i
Ambrose said he also have irritated me to have to j
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478.994.8325 disagrees a rule that do when Ijust want to i
' would bar commissioners get a poll and see what y’all 5
from publicly opposing an think.”
approved board action. Vaughn replied that i
Ambrose asked, “You general brainstorming ideas ,j
, mean if there’s a vote taken like Emami’s should be 3'
V I V on this board and it’s not to discussed in future work 3
s my liking and I vote against sessions and said itegllll‘lls to i
it, I can’t sa a word publicly be included On a re ar
:or anything, about it? Then I meeting agceinda should i
disa ree with that.” have more etails. l
WEDNESDAY' AUST Vaighn replied that Another major proce—
. . . “5”” “””””W”” commissioners are already dural
change would require
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med smoked turkey, mushroom and Swiss on French bread prdnblted State law
from members 0f the p11th
speaking out against actions wishing to be on the agenda
suit“ were taken by the board. also to provide notification
Blackened chicken W" Penne in a V Vaughn said, “You can to the
county manager by
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Thursday. Memi
‘ ' ‘ "' " ' action is taken, but once the bers
of the public wishing
THURS 0‘“ AUGUST ‘57” board votes and takes an to give public
comments
we summit action, you’re not supposed at meetings without prior
“baded” P°*°*° bisque to publicly oppose the ac- notification will
still be
Pally Me" tion taken by the board.” allowed to do so under the
a“ mm; A significant procedural new ordinance but be
NWV one“, BBQ shrimp we, provolone change outlined in the restricted to a
time limit of .
‘ soft grlts with ciabal-ta proposed ordinance would three minutes per
person.
. . , . . . require county commis- A hearing led by an
FR [DAY AUGUST 16TH sioners, the county attorney independent arbiter to
and county department * determine whether Evans
5PM zucchini hm; ,opfliiffim: heads to submit items to be violated the
county’s ethics .
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slated for Tuesday,
meeting agenda by noon on Aug. 27. Evans revealed
arm: start Thursday prior to the next during the July 18 meeting 5
Blackened “Wk “>05 with °ni°ns and Peppers Tuesday’s regular
meeting. V that Ambrose had previous- 1
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been accused by a county
RESERVATlONS RECOMMENDED
employees used to have
employee of soliciting her
until the end of the busi— for sex last year, an item
ness day on Friday. Vaughn only discussed previously
initially proposed moving in closed session. Ambrose
the time required to submit has staunchly denied the
items for the agenda‘to one accusation and no known
week before the scheduled investigation into the mat-
meeting, but county man- ter ever took place.
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