Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is thrilled to announce the upcoming Savvy Senior live event, taking place at South Georgia Technical College, Cordele, GA on Thursday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office is proud to partner with Christ Episcopal Church of Cordele, GA, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), and Crisp County Sheriff’s Office for this important financial wellness event for seniors, families and caregivers.
During “Savvy Senior: Empower Your Financial Wellness Journey,” panelists will discuss essential strategies for retirement planning and fraud prevention. Participants will learn to strengthen their financial security and build confidence in managing their future with expert insights, resources, and practical tips. This event is free and open to all Georgians. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided with registration. This event is for educational purposes only; no products or services will be sold.
“Protecting the hard-earned savings of Georgia’s seniors is a top priority for my office,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “By empowering our seniors and their families with expert financial knowledge, we are helping ensure their golden years remain secure and prosperous.”
Both panels will be moderated by Donna Lowry. The first panel, focusing on “Financial Wellness,” will feature Shardéa Ages, CFP®, Founder & Principal, Ages Legacy Advisors; Kristin M. Pugh, CFP®, Private Wealth Manager/Partner; and Ricky Smith, AAMS®, CEPA, Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Wealth Planning. The second panel, dedicated to “Fraud Awareness,” will include Nathan Coflin, CACTS, Georgia Team Lead, Community Outreach Specialist, Senior Medicare Patrol, AdviseWell Inc.; Shawn Conroy, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General Chris Carr, Consumer Protection Division; Shawn Horace, Senior Special Agent CFE, CACTS, Criminal Investigations Division, Office of Commissioner John F. King; and Noula Zaharis, Assistant Commissioner of Securities and Division Director of the Securities & Charities Division at the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.
Savvy Senior 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 events 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 this free event, click here.
To learn more about Savvy Senior, click here.
To explore our financial literacy programs and view upcoming events on our calendar, click here.