GA Secretary of State Brings Senior Financial Wellness and Fraud Awareness Event “Savvy Senior” to Blue Ridge, GA
Atlanta – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is thrilled to announce the upcoming Savvy Senior live event, taking place at University of North Georgia in Blue Ridge, GA on June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office is proud to partner with UNG Evergreen Learning and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for this important financial wellness event.
During “Savvy Senior: Empower Your Financial Wellness Journey,” the 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 futures 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.
“Financial literacy is the best line of defense against those who look to exploit our seniors,” said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “This event is a vital opportunity for Georgians to strengthen their financial wellness and learn practical strategies to protect their hard-earned savings.”
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 and Robert MacDonald, Retired Private Wealth Advisor, CKM Wealth. The second panel, dedicated to “Fraud Awareness,” will include Morgan Alexander, BSW, CACTS, Forensic Liaison Specialist, Forensic Special, Initiatives Unit (FSIU), GBI Crimes Against Disabled, Adults and Elderly Task Force (CADE); 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; 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 programs.
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.