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You can't hide from retirement. For many, retirement planning is something to avoid . . . to put off for another day. Unfortunately that day will be here soon enough. Do you have a plan? Track Gals: Audrey Claire Johnson as Debbie and Jill Rogati as Nina. be really fun and really productive, and we'd make something we'd be really proud of," says Brett, "but it was sporadic." Enter Brainfox, a way to work together continuously. The trio started the group last June and named it after the child- hood car game that Brett, who grew up outside of Albany, New York, played with his brother. They spent the summer brain- storming before beginning their video releases in the fall. First up: Nina and Debbie, the first in a planned series about the mis- adventures of two North Shore moms. In the first installment, the heavily accented Nina and Debbie (played by actress and frequent Brainfox collaborator Jill Rogati and Audrey Claire, respectively) break a sweat by walking around a local track at a glacial pace while discussing their latest annoyances and having a crucial debate: whether to stop at Dunkin' Donuts or Honeydew Donuts after their so-called workout. It's obvious from watching Nina and Debbie that Brainfox finds plenty of inspiration in their surroundings. "The people around me inspire me to write female characters that I want to impersonate," says Audrey Claire. Plus, the Delaware native says, "There are things about Massachusetts that just strike me as really different and strange." And apparently ripe for parody, like Santa landing via lobster boat in Marblehead and the amusement park horror ride that is Route 128. It's in these small oddities that Brainfox finds its best material. "Ideas come from seeing things in everyday life that are sort of off and then pointing that out and heightening it," says Brett. But the group doesn't limit its sources of inspiration to what's immediately around them. Take Slavoj Zizek Shoreside, Brainfox's imagining of the obscure and eccentric Slovenian philosopher and theorist. The video, shot at Salem Willows, features Brett as Slavoj Zizek, dressed in tattered clothes and Will you have enough retirement income? Do you know if your assets will get you to and through retirement? If you've answered no, or if you're not sure, then you need to start today. The advisors at Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC will work with you to: Assess your current situation Identify your priorities Evaluate the risks Prepare a "Gap Analysis" Provide a Personal Pension Plan Guide you every step of the way Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC. Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC is independent of Raymond James. If you'd like assistance getting to and through retirement, Contact Carlie Dugan, Branch Manager RJFS, at 978.338.6614 or carlie.dugan@raymond james.com. 900 Cummings Center, Suite 307-T Beverly, MA 01915 havetoplanfinancial.comJanuary/February 2012 nshoremag.com January/February 2012 nshoremag.com 53

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