Events

WFS Sisterhood April Meeting-Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning can relate to all aspects of life. This months WFS Sisterhood focuses on Spring Cleaning our investments. Let me help point out where to start and best practices to "clean" annually. Bring a sister/friend to our fun filled night of learning and food.

WFS Sisterhood March Meeting-Honoring Aging Parents

Are you tasked with taking care of your aging parents? Who will help you? Where do you even begin? Let our expert Christy Hire help as she shares her knowledge on this topic.

WFS Sisterhood February Meeting-Financial Lingo

Fun dining with a twist. Let's share our own money stories and discuss practical solutions to take charge of our financial future.

WFS Sisterhood November Meeting-Staying One Step Ahead

Stay one step ahead and keep yourself protected from the constant fraud threats.

WFS October Meeting-Women's Health

This month we will focus ENTIRELY ON WOMEN's HEALTH. Whatever your age, sister, this month's topic will impact you.

WFS September Meeting-What Should I be Teaching my Kids and Grandkids

Want to help your kids get started on a path towards success? Lets learn together some very useful tips!

WFS Sisterhood August Meeting-Creating Income In Retirement

Where will your retirement income come from? No pension? Will you just deplete your assets and hope for the best? Or will you actually create an INCOME STRATEGY for your retirement? This month's WFS SISTERHOOD will explore this pertinent topic and give you some great tips to get an effective INCOME STRATEGY established!

WFS Sisterhood April-What are Tariffs and Why do I Care?

Have you wondered what all this ruckus is about TARIFFS? Come and find out how tariffs affect the markets and potentially your investments, when we talk "What are Tariffs and Why do I Care?" at this month's WFS Sisterhood. As a economics major in college, I know a few things about the economy and will be sharing information garnered from multiple sources on this important topic.

Social Security Seminar March 25th at 6pm

Social Security seminar designed to help you understand your options and make informed decisions about your retirement planning.

WFS Sisterhood January 2025 Meeting

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2025 is among us and how will you make it better than last year. Attend January's meeting and hear all about Strategies for Success!

WFS Sisterhood November

This month's WFS SISTERHOOD will focus on "How to say Thank You through Charitable Giving" as we partner with Jenny Lemmon, CPA, with DWD CPA's.  We will explore all sorts of tax beneficial ways to give, along with other easy ways you can give to your favorite charity.  

WFS Sisterhood October Meeting-Don't get Trapped in the Dark Web

The Dark Web can be scary! Don't get trapped, be informed! Join us Tuesday October 22nd at 6pm at Casa's Ristorante located at 7545 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne.  (Note the 4th Tuesday, our regular meeting date, comes early this month!)

WFS Sisterhood September Meeting-Falling into You

Fall is here, are you ready?

WFS Sisterhood August 2024

Let's get together! FUN, DRINKS & FOOD!

WFS Sisterhood November Meeting-Tax Deferred or Tax Free

Take a moment to be THANKFUL and REJOICE. Our meeting is Tuesday, November 28th at 6 pm at Casa's Ristorante, 7545 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, when our topic will be "Tax-deferred or Tax Free?"  (Don't be scared - it will be an easy to understand discussion!)   Our fun this month will include A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EXCHANGE (Less than $10) when we will all REJOICE in the holiday season! 

WFS Sisterhood October Meeting-What to do Before the end of the Year

Leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is calling. . . candy corn, hot apple cider, . . mmmm, want some Autumn?  So do we!  WFS Sisterhood is changing it up!  On Tuesday October 24th, at 500 pm (note our earlier time) -- we will meet at WELL GROUNDED, a coffee shop on Fort Wayne's northside (in Huntertown) situated at 14517 Lima Road, Fort Wayne 46818.  We will enjoy all things Autumn -- pumpkin spice and caramel coffees, pumpkin muffins, apple goodies, etc.   Grab a sister and plan to attend! 

WFS Sisterhood September Meeting-How Can I Pay for College or Private Schooling?

Wondering how to pay for College or Private Schooling for your children or grandchildren? Join us September 26th at 6pm at Casa Ristorante to hear all the details and have a great time.

WFS Sisterhood August Event-Dog Days of the Dow

We are in the "Dog Days of Summer" so this month's WFS Sisterhood we focus on learning about the "Dogs of the Dow", which is associated with the stock market.  This FUN topic will allow us to share our own "DOGS" so send me a favorite picture of your pooch and we will have a quick photo contest that night for our top 3 dogs!  Don't have a dog?  Come anyway!  Feel free to share other pet photos too!   We have fun, fellowship, wine, and GREAT food -- and learn finance!  Bring a sister and plan to attend!  This will be a fun informative session.  No dog food - just tasty treats from Casa's!  See you there on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6 pm at their West Jefferson in Fort Wayne!  Join us every 4th Tuesday of the month!  

WFS Sisterhood July 25 Meeting-Asset Protection Strategies

Helping or in charge of your parents' finances?  Ever wonder about protecting their assets if long-term care needs arise? Relax---We've got you covered! Asset Protection is a very complex strategy but Tracy Troyer of Troyer & Good PC will guide us through this topic with ease.

WFS Sisterhood June 27th Meeting

"Is Uncle Sam my biggest beneficiary?"   The facts are this -- the way you title your accounts and complete beneficiary designation forms is paramount to ensure your money goes to who you want

WFS Sisterhood May Event

When and How a Trust Makes Sense presented by attorney and CPA, Jeanne Longsworth.

WFS Sisterhood April Meeting- Buying a House

Is a new home purchase in your future? Winter home?  Vacation home?  Lakehouse? We've got you covered. Veronica Hauser of Ruoff Mortgage and Melinda Heller of Trademark Title will be bringing a wealth of knowledge to our April meeting.

WFS Sisterhood February Meeting

For February, we welcome Jan Diaz, Vice President at the Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana, who will share "How to Avoid the Scam!"   These informal meetings are a perfect solution to help you learn and have fun at the same time!  Come and find out from an expert how to protect yourself, family and friends.   This is sure to be interesting!  

WFS Sisterhood January 2023 Meeting

Find out from our expert Jan Diaz from the Better Business Bureau, "How to Protect Yourself from Scams"

WFS Sisterhood November Meeting

Let's celebrate "Long Term Care" month by learning more about this potential resource and the part it may play in your own financial plan. 

WFS Sisterhood October Meeting

It's "Tales from the Crypt -- The fundamentals of Estate Planning" as presented by Jeanne Longsworth. JD, CPA, of Longsworth Law. Make sure you find out facts instead of conjecture…attend this month's WFS Sisterhood to be held at 6 pm on October 25th, at Casa Ristorante. Seating is limited. After all, nothing is scarier than having no plan!

WFS Sisterhood September Meeting

It's Back to school time! Are you prepared for the price tag of college? Private Education? Let Patti Avers of Ascensus give you all the details about the Indiana College Choice 529 Plan!

WFS Sisterhood July Meeting

 July's WFS Sisterhood will be "All things ROTH!"  We will talk Roth conversions, Roth savings, back door Roth's and . . .  right!  All things Roth! 

WFS Sisterhood June Meeting

Let's look at the cause and effect of inflation and the strategies to offset rising costs.

WFS Sisterhood May Meeting

Memorial day is the kick off to summer! Are you ready? Lets "Enjoy the Summer of Life" with real world tips and reminders for financial success!

WFS Sisterhood April Meeting

Spring has sprung, has your financial picture? Let's learn the basics and make sure you have all of the knowledge you will need to make any decision that comes your way. No matter what experience you have or how large your portfolio we have all the information you will need.

WFS Sisterhood March Metting

Are you weighed down with keeping too many financial documents? Spring Cleaning is here!! Jeanne Longsworth informs us of which documents you should keep and the ones you can dispose of. Complimentary shredding services will be available through Waterman Financial.

WFS Sisterhood February Meeting

This month's SPECIAL WFS Sisterhood is "Maximizing Social Security", as presented by Aimee Johnson of Allianz.  The fact is, what you DON'T know can hurt you - so come and find out the facts!  And bring a sister!  We will all enjoy the company!   ****We are meeting at a ew Location this month Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano!!!****

WFS Sisterhood January Meeting

Happy 2022!! Don't get caught up in the same old New Years resolutions. Instead make a strategic financial plan for your future. Jenny Lemmon CPA with DWD CPAs will be on hand for the "Top 10 planning tips for 2022."

WFS Sisterhood December Meeting

Happy 2022!! Don't get caught up in the same old New Years resolutions. Instead make a strategic financial plan for your future. Jenny Lemmon CPA with DWD CPAs will be on hand for the "Top 10 planning tips for 2022."

WFS Sisterhood November Meeting

Do you give to Charity? Do you want to start? Let Jenny Butler help you learn all of the benefits of giving. We are so very thankful for you! Let's get together and count our blessings!

WFS Sisterhood October Meeting

Happy Halloween! This month's topic may be a bit spooky as we hear TALES FROM THE CRYPT.  While PREPARING FOR DEATH may seem scary there are a few easy steps to help erase the fear and help with task and documenting of estate planning

WFS Sisterhood September Meeting

If you could do something for your family that could change their lives positively for the rest of their lives, would you do it? Enter the CollegeChoice 529 Plan - a tax beneficial way to start saving for a college education for those you love. The WFS Sisterhood is dedicated to helping you understand financial topics and the CollegeChoice 529 Plan is a great place to start!

WFS Sisterhood August Meeting

Budgeting can help set you up for success when it comes to all of our life events. Join us as we learn how budgeting can help us allocate funds to the things we want and need. Please register for our event below.

WFS Sisterhood July Meeting

Your Retirement Wellness Score can determine how ready you are to retire. What will your score be? Join us for a fun night with Sisters as we learn how to be best prepared for retirement. Bring a friend and receive a special gift.

WFS Sisterhood June Meeting

Join us at Country Heritage Winery June 22nd at 6pm. We will discuss "Caring for Elderly Parents" and have fun meeting together. Bring a friend and be entered to win a bottle of wine!

WFS Sisterhood May Meeting

Please join us for Drinks, Stretches and a discussion on Life's Big Moments. Click here to register for this event. **Please note the change in Time & Date** Tuesday, May 25th at 6pm

WFS Sisterhood April Meeting

This month's meeting we will RELAX, DESTRESS and LEARN- We will begin relaxing by starting our meeting off by making the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, a Mint Julep. Amanda VanWagner will help us Destress with some Barre and Pilates moves. Then Sally Doukas will help us Learn about Long Term Care.

WFS Sisterhood March Meeting

This month, the WFS Sisterhood will collaborate with three talented partners, each bringing their own shine to their profession! We will begin the event mixing a cocktail with the help of Katy Silliman of Three Rivers Distilling Company followed by Amanda VanWagner of Barre Unlimited who will teach us a few new moves to help melt away our stress and then we have Sally Doukas of TruChoice Financial who will talk about the ins and outs of life insurance and planning for the future.

WFS Sisterhoood January Meeting

Financially Speaking with Lisa