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Empathy Transforming the way people plan for and navigate life’s toughest moments, one family at a time.

For too long, the most important moments in a client relationship have been the ones financial professionals felt least ...
05/27/2026

For too long, the most important moments in a client relationship have been the ones financial professionals felt least equipped to handle.

Having worked with some of the largest financial institutions for years, we’ve heard the challenges of the advisor front lines in these moments and knew a better option for them, alongside their clients, was possible. Which is why we’re proud today to announce Empathy Connect™, an enterprise portal built to give financial professionals the structure, visibility, and confidence to show up for clients through life's most significant moments, as a sustained practice.

Connect proactively surfaces client preparedness gaps, creates natural entry points for planning conversations, and provides professionals talking points and resources to reach out in a way that feels timely, relevant, and human. Together with Empathy LifeVault™ and Empathy Loss Support™, Connect is designed to help people move forward through planning, life transitions, and loss — and keep the professionals serving them present every step of the way.

The deepest client relationships aren’t simply defined by how quickly someone got a check, but by the clarity and humanity of the support received through those moments when everything changed. We're proud to be building the infrastructure to make stronger support, and relationships, a reality.

Learn more: https://empthy.co/4dSNQEb

On Tuesday, May 19, we gathered with senior leaders across insurance and wealth at the iconic Art Gallery of Ontario.The...
05/26/2026

On Tuesday, May 19, we gathered with senior leaders across insurance and wealth at the iconic Art Gallery of Ontario.

The conversation centered on the Great Wealth Transfer and how forward-thinking organizations and professionals can shift it from talking point to strategic advantage. We dove into the key ways advisors and institutions can meet this pivotal moment with confidence and clarity.

Throughout the day, we heard from incredible speakers like:
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic
Linda Nazareth, Economist and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Michael Azis, CDO at Foresters Financial
Jay McMahon, President & CEO at Specialty Life Insurance
Rick Williams, WFG Insurance Agency of Canada & WFG Securities of Canada

We left feeling inspired and reminded of how fortunate we are to work alongside financial leaders in the Canadian market and beyond.

Learn more about the key takeaways for the Canadian financial industry at the link in bio.

If you’re an executor, you’ll want to save this post.🤞For , we’re diving into the process of being the executor of some...
05/22/2026

If you’re an executor, you’ll want to save this post.🤞

For , we’re diving into the process of being the executor of someone’s estate. It takes time and effort, but with a little preparation and know-how, you can navigate it with confidence.

Here are the first four steps you’ll take after your loved one dies:

✔️ Locate the most up-to-date version of the will. You can enlist people you trust to help out with this step.

✔️ Make it official that you’re the executor. You’ll need to petition to open probate, which asks the court to validate the will and recognize you as the executor. Letters of testamentary is the legal document that allows you to start acting on behalf of the estate.

✔️ Locate and safeguard any assets included in the will. This might include jewelry, heirlooms, artwork, collectibles, mortgages, trusts, and more. This might include anything from insuring valuables to changing locks. Remember, your role is to honor the instructions the person left behind.

✔️ Determine if you need probate. Probate is the legal process of administering the estate. The full probate process can take months, or even years. It’s not always necessary, and rules vary state by state.

was built to help people navigate life’s hardest moments — from planning a funeral and navigating probate, to getting grief support that can help you cope.

surfaces loss in many different ways. For military families, that grief can be complicated: recent or old, visible or ...
05/21/2026

surfaces loss in many different ways.

For military families, that grief can be complicated: recent or old, visible or quiet, with a clear shape or none at all.

Whatever yours looks like this weekend, know that you’re not alone and your feelings are valid. Here are some tips to keep in mind for this weekend:

📆 Feel without a timeline. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. If they day brings something up, let it. There’s no “one right way” to move through it.

💬 Name what you’re actually grieving. Sometimes it’s a death. Sometimes it’s the person someone was before they served, or before they came home. Naming the specific loss — even if it’s just to yourself — can bring you clarity.

🫂 Let people in, even imperfectly. You don’t need to explain the complexity of your grief to accept support. A simple “This weekend is hard for me,” is enough.

Whatever your loss, you’re not alone in it. is here for the hard parts, with grief support, practical guidance, and resources built for families navigating life’s most challenging moments.

We’re on a mission to change the way the world deals with life’s most challenging moments. Join our growing team to empo...
05/20/2026

We’re on a mission to change the way the world deals with life’s most challenging moments. Join our growing team to empower families with the care they deserve. Swipe through to see our open roles in New York, London, and Tel Aviv.

Working with Empathy means being part of a close-knit, diverse team where professional growth is prioritized, ideas are heard, and employees feel supported by a culture that thoughtfully care for their unique needs. 💙

Explore open roles & apply at the link in bio!

Martin Short has spent a lifetime making people laugh.He’s also spent a lifetime grieving. His older brother and both pa...
05/19/2026

Martin Short has spent a lifetime making people laugh.

He’s also spent a lifetime grieving. His older brother and both parents died within a few years of each other. Later, his wife from ovarian cancer and his daughter from mental health challenges.

In Netflix’s new documentary, “Marty, Life is Short,” the late and great Catherine O’Hara reflects on how Martin carried all of it — that he always “looked for the laughs” and guided his family through the darkest times with humor intact.

Martin embodies a certain kind of courage that holds both grief and joy in the same hands, without letting one erase the other.

There’s no “one right way” to navigate grief. But Martin’s life is an inspiration to all of us. At Empathy, we believe in supporting people through and beyond their grief journey.

👋 Your relationship with money says a lot about you. Most of it was shaped before you were even old enough to have a b...
05/15/2026

👋 Your relationship with money says a lot about you. Most of it was shaped before you were even old enough to have a bank account.

💰Did you grow up in a household that saved every penny? You might prioritize security above everything else.

⛱️ Did vacations and experiences come first? You probably see money as something to enjoy, not hoard.

These are your financial values — and they’re behind the money decisions you make.

Understanding them is the first step to actually feeling good about your finances.

A few worth reflecting on:
💙 Security
🌱 Personal growth
🕊️ Freedom
🏡 Legacy
🤝 Community
🩺 Health & Wellness

Which one resonates most with you right now?

From up here, it looks like just a spring day in the park.But the person having a picnic with friends just received a se...
05/14/2026

From up here, it looks like just a spring day in the park.

But the person having a picnic with friends just received a serious diagnosis. Someone else is navigating a loss. And the person who looks perfectly peaceful is secretly overwhelmed.

May is . It’s a reminder that the hardest things people carry are often invisible. Grief, diagnosis, loss, stress — it adds up, life doesn’t pause, and too many don’t know where to turn for help.

At , we’re building a way forward that brings people real guidance and care through life’s hardest moments. Because no one should have to navigate it all alone.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman stepped away for nearly two months this season to address his mental health. A...
05/08/2026

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman stepped away for nearly two months this season to address his mental health. And he’s bringing his experience to the greater cultural conversation.

For most people, whether they’re pro hockey players or not, asking for time to take care of themselves still feels like it requires an explanation. Like it needs to be justified against everything you’re expected to show up for.

Hedman credited his family, teammates, and his therapist for their support. It’s a reminder that the people who step back don’t do it alone.

“This is something that exists in our game more than people see,” Hedman says. It also exists in every workplace more than people see.

Stepping away is only one part of the equation. The structure, emotional support, and guidance that help someone find their way back is where the real work happens.

Today, Hedman says he’s in a much better place. That’s what showing up for yourself, your teammates, and your community really looks like — and it’s what drives everything we build at Empathy.

Mother’s Day is coming up. This holiday holds more than one feeling. 💐For the person who’s grieving a mother. The person...
05/06/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up. This holiday holds more than one feeling. 💐

For the person who’s grieving a mother. The person longing to become one. The one who lost a child. The one whose relationship with the holiday is...complicated.

We see all of it. And we know that grief doesn’t go away during the holidays. Sometimes it shows up even stronger.

was built for the hard moments that don’t always fit neatly in a greeting card. On Mother’s Day and every day, we’re here for all of them.

While being an executor doesn’t require a legal background, it does require time, organization, and support.According to...
05/01/2026

While being an executor doesn’t require a legal background, it does require time, organization, and support.

According to Empathy’s Grief Tax Report, the average executor spends 19.5 months settling a loved one’s affairs, all while navigating their own careers, mental health, and other family responsibilities.

That’s nearly two years of additional work, and it’s often prolonged by inadequate estate planning.

🗂️ No one should have to figure out estate settlement alone. Empathy Loss Support™ is designed to guide executors through every step of the process, with the clarity and support they need to move forward.

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