I was confused and frustrated about what we needed to do, and there was a lot of uncertainty around the process. Angela gave us clarity and support, and I learned something I didn’t know—my husband could collect under my record because of a recent policy change. We would’ve missed out on that payment every month if she hadn’t pointed it out. Now that we’re both retired, that extra monthly income helps a lot. If you’re unsure about working with her, just do it. It gave us real peace of mind.
— Kathi
I had questions about SSI disability benefits for my son and wasn’t very confident in the system. After our session, I felt somewhat better—it’s a lot to navigate, especially with the differences between SSI disability and SSI retirement. What really helped was your knowledge and your ability to explain things in a more logical way. It wasn’t as complicated or overwhelming as when you try to get help at a Social Security office. The consult was very informative and thorough, and it came from someone who genuinely cares about people and making sure they understand their rights. I left with a simplified understanding of how to move through the system without feeling like I might get in trouble for working too much or risk losing disability benefits.
—Christine
I decided to book a session because it was a referral from a family member, and I heard that you were resourceful! Before our session, I felt like I wasn’t treated fairly and I wasn’t getting all of my benefits due to my retirement age.
During the consult, I actually had someone who really listened to my concerns and led to results—and I’m very appreciative to Ms. Angela Pastore Chakos. It was surprising and especially helpful to learn that I’m possibly able to get more benefits.
