Free Financial Topics in Chicago
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Investing for the Future: Considerations and Strategies for Any Type of Market
Krzysztof 'Kris' Garlewicz, CFP, CRPS, Founder, LPL Registered Principal at Prosperifi
There's a full court press on how one should invest their hard earned money. Active vs. Passive. Mutual Funds vs. ETFs. Stock, bonds and alternatives too. Is one approach superior to the next? Do they fit together? What's the appropriate blend and where does one begin? These are just some of questions we'll cover in a fast based, ambitious environment covering the strategies and considerations needed for any type of market. MORE >
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What’s happening in the Economy?
Charlie Munro, Registered Investment Advisor,Adjunct Professor of economics, Wunderlich Wealth Management, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
A discussion of current events and trends in the US and global economy that can affect your life.
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Protecting, Maximizing and Recovering Retirement Accounts
Laurie Samuels, Retirement Planning Attorney, Abednego Wealth Management
Audience members will receive education on reaching retirement goals and how to protect retirement accounts from a downside market. Abednego Wealth Management, Inc. does not charge for services nor does it ever hold clients’ funds. “We simply educate you on reaching your retirement goals.”
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Your Prosperity Picture – A Five Step Program to: Manage your Money, Design Your Life, Create Your Future
Karen L. DeRose, Certified Financial Planner, DeRose Financial Planning Group
Women are often conflicted about money. On one hand, they're more financially powerful than they ever have been, according to the Federal Reserve, controlling 51% of all wealth in the United States.1 On the other hand, 60% of them describe their investing and planning skills as "below average."2 MORE >
"Your Prosperity Picture" seeks to help financial advisors build assets by bridging that divide with an entertaining, interactive, and inspirational approach rarely seen in the industry. Attendees are introduced to the key steps to creating prosperity, participate in five interactive discussions, and work with a unique hands-on visualization tool to help them connect their money with their lives. They leave armed with tools to potentially see personal financial management as a powerful means to a desirable end, see themselves as worthy, capable managers, and see their financial advisor as a valuable partner in helping them get there.1. Financial Advisor magazine, "Financial Advisors Need to Focus More on Female Clients," by Mike Byrnes, December 2012. Used with permission.
2. Real Simple magazine "Women and Money," by Geraldine Sealey, September, 2012.
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What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer Seminar
Roger Smith, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Examine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks such as LTC and health care costs.
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The Myths & Facts about Reverse Mortgages: What You Need to Know
Mike Wyrostek, Regional Account Manager, Reverse Mortgage Funding
As reverse mortgages grow in popularity, so have the misconceptions or myths about these unique loans. This presentation will review these myths, discuss the facts and go over the benefits a Reverse can have in keeping people financially secure through retirement.
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Disinheriting Uncle Sam – Estate Planning for Illinois Residents
Laurence Kline, Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
With 40 years of experience, Kline explains how Illinois residents should plan their estates to minimize taxes, avoid probate and dispose of assets.
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Raising Money Smart Kids
Katie Morris, CFP, Financial Advisor, Veritrust Wealth Management
Learn some simple techniques you can use to train your children (whether they are five or 25) to develop good money habits they can use for the rest of their lives.
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Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Katie Morris, CFP, Financial Advisor, Veritrust Wealth Management
Learn the most common money mistakes made by intelligent people, and the little known strategies for avoiding them.
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Retirement Planning – From Incubation to Manifestation
Karen L. DeRose, Certified Financial Planner, DeRose Financial Planning Group
This program will focus on the psychological and financial strategies and opportunities that help people transition to retirement.