BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1785@aboveboardchamber.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T133000 DTSTAMP:20240209T193057Z URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/naples-empowering-your-wallet -strategies-for-taking-control-of-your-financial-future/ SUMMARY:Naples: Empowering Your Wallet: Strategies for Taking Control of Yo ur Financial Future DESCRIPTION:As we delve into the month of February\, often associated with love and romance\, let us redirect our focus towards another form of affec tion – self-love through financial empowerment. In our upcoming meeting\ , "Empowering Your Wallet: Strategies for Taking Control of Your Financial Future\," we recognize February as an opportune time to express care for our financial well-being. This month serves as a reminder to cultivate a h ealthy relationship with our finances\, ensuring they align with our long- term goals and aspirations. Join us for a panel discussion and workshop th at will guide you in nurturing a financially secure future. Let's make thi s month not only about matters of the heart but also about investing in ou r financial well-being\, laying the groundwork for a prosperous and secure tomorrow.\n\nOur emcee:\n\nAmelia Biehl\, Associate Professor and Chair o f the Department of Economics &\; Finance. Dr. Amelia Biehl began servi ng as the Chair of the Department of Economics &\; Finance in 2021 and is an Associate Professor of Economics. She came to Florida Gulf Coast Uni versity in 2016 after serving as Associate Professor of Economics at the U niversity of Michigan-Flint from 2014 to 2016 and Assistant Professor of E conomics from 2008 to 2014. Dr. Biehl earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B .S. in Economics from Eastern Michigan University\, as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Biehl's research interests include real estate\, public economics\, and entrepreneurship. H er research has been presented at conferences held by the National Tax Ass ociation\, the American Economic Association\, the Missouri Valley Economi c Association\, the Academy of Business and Economics\, and the Southern E conomic Association. Dr. Biehl's research appears in the American Economic Review Papers and Proceedings\, Real Estate Economics\, the Journal of Ec onomics\, Small Business Economics\, and Economic Inquiry.\n\nOur Panelist s:\n\nColin McCarthy\, CFA® Vice President | S. FL Market Leader U.S. Wea lth Advisory | BlackRock &\; iShares Colin McCarthy\, CFA®\, Vice Pres ident\, is a Market Leader in South Florida\, representing BlackRock &\ ; iShares. In his role\, Colin is responsible for delivering the Investmen t Products &\; Portfolio Construction capabilities for BlackRock\, the World's Largest Asset Manager with ~$10T in AUM. During his time at BlackR ock\, he has won numerous Awards for Leadership &\; Sales Results. Coli n is a Chartered Financial Analyst &\; lives with his Wife in Fort Laud erdale.\n\nAlanna Morey\, CFP®\, APMA® is a Private Wealth Advisor and M anaging Director with Siena Wealth Advisory Group. Alanna educates and emp owers her clients to take control of their financial situation so that the y can achieve financial freedom and peace of mind. Alanna joined the Siena team in 2011. In 2023 she was named by Forbes as a Best-in-State Women We alth Advisor and Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisor. She is also President of the Ameriprise Women's Empowerment Network.\n\nRyan Hawk joi ned HBKS® in 2019 as a financial advisor in the Naples\, Florida office. As a Certified Financial Planner™️\, he works with high-net-worth fami lies in the design\, management\, and understanding of advanced financial planning. He began his financial services career in 2004 and\, prior to jo ining HBKS®\, held positions with a large Wall Street firm\, a small fami ly office\, and Vanguard\, the world's second-largest financial firm.\n\nA nthony J. Leopizzi\, CFP®. CLU®\, ChFC®\, CIMA® Private Wealth Advisor President and CEO Verita Wealth Advisory Group has been a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial\, serving the Florida and NY area for ov er 30 years. Winning multiple awards\, Anthony is a Five Star Wealth Manag er and a 28-year Circle of Success qualifier\, and in 2014\, Anthony was i nducted into the Ameriprise Hall of Fame. Anthony served as past President and Chair of the FPA/GHV chapter in NY for six years and has been named a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor for 2022 &\; 2023.\n\nStacey Adams \, RICP\, Financial Advisor at Alliance Financial Group. Stacey is an awar d-winning news journalist who spent more than two decades as a TV news anc hor across the country. Now\, as a financial advisor for the past nine yea rs\, she utilizes those communication skills to guide clients into becomin g the best financial versions of themselves. Life is full of moments\, mil estones\, pits\, and peaks. Using insurance\, investments\, and tax strate gies... Stacey provides clear\, customized strategies so clients can navig ate through it all.\n\nCarolie Burroughs\, SBC Investment Management Chief Investment Officer has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and has spent most of her career serving institutions an d individuals in need of investment research\, and asset management servic es and advice. In her current role\, she creates and develops new strategi es to build and preserve wealth for the future as the long-term investing landscape changes. Carolie has a B.S. in Mathematics from the University o f Connecticut\, an M.B.A. from Duke University\, and is a Chartered Financ ial Analyst (CFA).\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/wp-content/upl oads/2024/01/ABC_Naples_Invite_FebMtg_20240118_FinalR2-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Naples Meeting LOCATION:Hilton Naples\, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Naples\, Florida\, 34103\, United States GEO:26.2094923;-81.80164909999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5111 Tamiami Trail N.\, Nap les\, Florida\, 34103\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hilton Na ples:geo:26.2094923,-81.80164909999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR