• New Client Mix & Mingle

    Merkle Retirement Planning 1860 SE Princeton Drive, Grimes, IA, United States

    If you’ve joined the Merkle Retirement Planning family within the past year, we’d love to welcome you to the New Client Mix & Mingle! This relaxed, come-and-go event is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our team better, enjoy food and drinks, and have a little fun with trivia along the way. Join us […]

  • Journey to Retirement (Online)

    Online Workshop

    You may spend days or even weeks planning a road trip, marking points of interest and popular restaurants. Your journey to retirement should be no different! Retirement is a trip that takes some serious planning. When to elect Social Security and Medicare, turning your retirement savings into retirement income, saving money on taxes plus a […]

  • EVENT FULL | Lunch & Learn with AnnaMarie Morrow

    Merkle Retirement Planning 1860 SE Princeton Drive, Grimes, IA, United States

    Join our Director of Medicare & Long-Term Care AnnaMarie Morrow, for a Lunch & Learn on April 16th at noon at Merkle Retirement Planning as she discusses why having a long-term care strategy can play an important role as retirement approaches. With nearly 70% of individuals turning 65 likely to need some form of long-term […]

  • Journey to Retirement (Online)

    Online Workshop

    You may spend days or even weeks planning a road trip, marking points of interest and popular restaurants. Your journey to retirement should be no different! Retirement is a trip that takes some serious planning. When to elect Social Security and Medicare, turning your retirement savings into retirement income, saving money on taxes plus a […]

  • The League Luau

    Crown Point Community Center 6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA, United States

    Join us for our annual The League Luau Friday, April 24th from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. It will be a festive evening at the Crown Point Community Center located at 6300 Pioneer Pkwy in Johnston. The event will feature live music from Saints and Sinners — a group who first met performing together in […]

  • Healing Hearts Widow Group | Coffee Chat

    Merkle Retirement Planning 1860 SE Princeton Drive, Grimes, IA, United States

    Healing Hearts is our newest lifestyle group, created to support women who have lost a spouse on a journey of healing, connection, and community. Our Healing Hearts Coffee Chat is a casual gathering with coffee, pastries, and optional conversation starter cards. There’s no set agenda—just a welcoming space to connect and share.

  • Pickleball at Smashpark

    Smash Park 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

    Join us on Friday, May 1st for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and great company at Smash Park located at 6625 Coachlight Dr. in West Des Moines. We’ve reserved both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts for the 2:00 PM event. Paddles and balls will be provided. Smash Park has added BatBox, an immersive baseball […]

  • Embracing Grief Group

    Merkle Retirement Planning 1860 SE Princeton Drive, Grimes, IA, United States

    Our commitment to the Merkle Retirement Planning families is that we will guide you to and through retirement. We are honored to celebrate the big moments with you, but that commitment extends to seeing you through the hard seasons of life as well. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, a career, […]

  • Caregiving Circle

    Merkle Retirement Planning 1860 SE Princeton Drive, Grimes, IA, United States

    Our commitment to the Merkle Retirement Planning families is that we will guide you to and through retirement. We are honored to celebrate the big moments with you, but that commitment extends to helping you through the hard seasons of life as well. Our Caregiving Circle is a place where individuals can openly share their […]

  • Healing Hearts Widow Group | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Tour

    Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us for an afternoon of connection at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on Tuesday, May 19th at 2:00 PM. As part of our Healing Hearts group for women who have experienced the loss of a spouse, this special gathering offers a peaceful setting to spend time together and connect with others who understand […]