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AOL | Social Security Trust Fund to Run Dry in 2032: Just 6 Years From Now

April 13, 2026

“The COLA applied to beneficiaries' checks starting in January 2027 will be calculated and announced in October,” says Martha Shedden, president and co-founder at the National Association of Registered Social…

Barron's Roundtable | What’s Next for Social Security?

April 10, 2026

Government policy shapes retirement regardless of savings or lifespan. With Social Security's trust fund facing a 2033 shortfall, what fixes are coming? NARSSA’s Vice President of Education, Melissa Warren joined…

InsuranceNewsNet | Social Security literacy is crucial for advisors

April 6, 2026

Martha Shedden, president and co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, described how advisors can turn Social Security literacy into retirement security for their clients and growth…

Comforting Closure Podcast | Navigating Social Security When a Spouse Becomes Ill or Dies

March 26, 2026

Martha Shedden joined Death Doula Traci Arieli for an important conversation around planning during life’s most difficult transitions. In this episode, they discuss how Social Security benefits are impacted by…

Comforting Closure Podcast | Demystifying Social Security: What Everyone Should Know

March 19, 2026

Martha Shedden joined Death Doula Traci Arieli to break down the fundamentals of Social Security in a clear and approachable way. In this episode, they cover what Social Security actually…

David Splivalo

David Splivalo

Vice President of Communications

David Splivalo is a 25-year industry veteran of the high-tech PR and Communications industry. He started his career working for one of the top 3 PR agencies in Silicon Valley during the .com boom and is one of the few practitioners that can successfully manage programs for B2B and B2C startups, mid-size enterprises and multinational firms.

Fintech and financial services clients he’s worked for include CaskX, Dwolla, eBay, ezNetpay, M1 FInance, PayPal, Zipmark, etc. He also brings to the table considerable corporate PR experience, where he’s overseen the PR and Communications programs for Cellcontrol and RBW EV Cars. He also has nearly 20 years of government relations experience, where he managed a unique public advocacy department via his Washington D.C.-based PR agency.

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