Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s She Leads financial empowerment program will be hosting a 3-part personal finance webinar series. The series will kick off with Part 1 on Wednesday, July 17 at 6pm with “Planning for Unexpected.” The series will continue through the month of September.

“Every day, thousands of Georgians encounter unexpected life events that have the potential to create a personal financial crisis,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “We’re committed to teaching Georgians what they need to do to make sure their finances are protected against uncertainty.”

The 3-part livestream personal finance series is broken down into one-hour webinars. The interactive webinars provide a deep dive into the topics of:

Part 1: “Planning for Unexpected” - Wednesday, July 17 at 6pm 
Learn effective methods to proactively plan and adjust your budget to withstand unexpected expenses and economic shifts. Gain insights from our panelists on building flexibility into your financial plans and maintaining stability in uncertain times. Join us to empower your financial resilience and make informed decisions for a secure future.

Part 2: “Investing 101: Building Your Financial Future” - Wednesday, August 21 at 6pm 
This webinar designed to empower participants with fundamental knowledge and strategies essential for successful investing. Join our webinar and learn essential strategies and insights to kickstart your journey towards financial success through smart investing.

Part 3: “Securing Your Golden Future” – Wednesday, September 11 at 6pm 
Ready to seize control of your financial future? Join our exclusive webinar and unlock the essential strategies for securing your golden future. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, striving to build lasting wealth, or interested in funding long-term care, this session is designed specifically for those aiming to attain financial independence and stability.

The webinar series is moderated by Award-winning Journalist Donna Lowry. Speakers include Shardea Ages, CFP®, Co-Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Collective Wealth Partners and Kamila Elliott, MBA, CFP®, Co-Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Collective Wealth Partners. This webinar will take place on the phone and online, giving our participants flexibility to join on any device. There is a dedicated Q&A incorporated during and at the end of each webinar to allow participants to get their most pressing questions answered. Since the webinars build on each other, attendance to all three webinars is encouraged.

She Leads is a financial empowerment seminar series hosted by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of his multi-faceted financial literacy effort and is administered through the Securities and Charities divisions of the Office of Secretary of State. These free webinars feature industry leaders who discuss resources that can help increase attendees’ knowledge about money, their relationship to money, and financial issues and strategies for growing their wealth. 

The office of the Secretary of State invites all Georgians to attend these free and informational workshops.

To register for these free events, click here. 

To learn more about She Leads, click here. 

To watch previous She Leads webinars, click here. 

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