Meet Shannon Mengel
Where compassion meets expertise — your life, your choices, your future.
Owner of Seniors Come First™ in Henderson, Nevada. Shannon guides individuals through the most important decisions of their retirement years with clarity, care, and a deeply personal touch.
About Shannon
A retired Air Force veteran whose spirit of service never stopped — it simply evolved into serving seniors.
A Dedicated Spirit of Service
As a proud veteran of the United States Air Force 🇺🇸, Shannon Mengel brings a dedicated spirit of service to her role as a holistic retirement advocate based in Henderson, Nevada. She is a licensed healthcare agent, expert Social Security strategist, and the owner of Seniors Come First™.
Shannon helps individuals confidently navigate complex healthcare options and maximize their retirement income. Blending financial strategy with personal well-being, she also serves as an EFT coach, empowering clients to release stress and achieve peace of mind during major life transitions.
Beyond her core advisory roles, Shannon actively creates educational video content to demystify retirement planning and volunteers within her community. By beautifully integrating her passion for wellness with professional advocacy, Shannon ensures her clients feel deeply supported, informed, and valued every step of the way.
Healthcare Planning
Navigating your healthcare options in retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Shannon makes it simple, personal, and empowering.
Government Health Benefits
When you turn 65, a world of government-sponsored health coverage options opens up. Shannon helps you understand every plan, every timeline, and every decision — in plain language you can trust.
Plan Comparison & Selection
Not every plan is right for every person. Shannon evaluates your doctors, prescriptions, and lifestyle to identify coverage that truly fits — with zero pressure and full transparency.
Enrollment Guidance
Enrollment windows, late penalties, and coordination rules can trip up even the most prepared person. Shannon walks you through every step with precision and patience.
Ongoing Annual Reviews
Your health needs evolve — and so should your coverage. Shannon conducts annual reviews to ensure your plan continues to work for you as your life changes.
Retirement & Social Security Strategy
The question isn’t just when to claim Social Security — it’s how to claim it to maximize every dollar you’ve earned.
Making the Most of Every Dollar You’ve Earned
As a Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®), Shannon specializes in helping individuals and couples understand all their claiming options, coordinate benefits effectively, and build a retirement income strategy designed to last.
Social Security decisions are permanent. The difference between a good strategy and a great one can mean tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. Shannon brings both the credentials and the compassion to help you get it right.
Visit Shannon’s RSSA Analyst ProfileWhat Shannon Helps You Navigate
- Optimal Social Security claiming age & strategy
- Spousal and survivor benefit coordination
- Integrating SS income with other retirement sources
- Minimizing taxes on your benefits
- Retirement income gap analysis
- Planning for longevity and unexpected costs
EFT & Emotional Freedom Technique
Retirement is one of the biggest transitions in life. Shannon supports the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.
What Is EFT Tapping?
Also known as “Tapping,” EFT is a gentle, evidence-informed practice that combines cognitive reframing with acupressure points to reduce stress, release emotional blocks, and restore calm.
- Reduces stress & overwhelm
- Supports major life transitions
- Builds emotional resilience
- Promotes physical wellness
- Creates lasting peace of mind
The Missing Piece in Retirement Planning
Most retirement advisors focus on the numbers. Shannon focuses on the whole person. The emotional weight of major decisions — shifting identity, changing routines, navigating complex choices — can be just as challenging as the financial ones.
As a certified EFT coach, Shannon uses Tapping techniques to help clients release fear and resistance surrounding major life changes — creating a foundation of peace from which confident decisions can flow.
Ask About EFT SessionsEssential Oils & Holistic Living
A natural complement to Shannon’s holistic wellness philosophy — pure, responsibly sourced, and purposefully chosen.
Wellness That Works From the Inside Out
As a doTERRA Wellness Advocate, Shannon believes true well-being is multi-dimensional. Pure essential oils offer a natural, time-honored path to supporting emotional balance, physical vitality, and a peaceful home environment.
Shannon incorporates essential oil education and products as part of a broader wellness conversation — helping clients create daily rituals that nourish body and mind throughout the retirement years.
doTERRA Wellness Advocate
Shannon is passionate about sharing the power of pure, responsibly sourced essential oils as part of a holistic approach to healthy aging and daily well-being.
Contact Shannon directly to learn more or begin your wellness journey.
Service Is Who She Is
Shannon Mengel’s journey began long before she became a retirement advocate. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, she learned what it means to serve — to show up with discipline, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people depending on you.
That same spirit defines everything she does at Seniors Come First™. Her clients aren’t just files or cases — they’re real people facing real decisions, and they deserve someone who will fight for their best interests with the same dedication Shannon once gave to her country.
“I served my country with pride. Now I serve my community with the same dedication.”
— Shannon Mengel
Let’s Connect
Ready to take the next step? Shannon is here to answer your questions — no pressure, no jargon, just honest guidance.
Call Shannon Directly
Sometimes the best first step is a simple phone call. Shannon loves connecting with people and will take the time to truly listen to your situation.
(702) 625-9971Chat With Us
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