Seminars
Learn from the experts.
We’re proud to conduct free educational seminars led by our experienced Wealth Strategists.
Our seminars cover a wide array of topics about advanced planning and trust management. Learn how you can achieve your financial goals for yourself and your loved ones.
There are currently no upcoming seminars. Please check back later for new dates and topics.
Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow.
Attend an Educational Seminar.
Take the first step toward securing your legacy and ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Join Christine Hause, Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist; Kerry Hunter, Wealth Strategist; or Tim Birri, Trust Officer, for complimentary estate-planning seminars.
Seminars are free and open to the public. To reserve your spot, please select a topic below to see dates and locations. Then, scroll down to the Register Now button. You may also RSVP with any Teller or Personal Banker, or call a Trust Services Associate at 941-624-1988.
Estate Planning Fundamentals - Select Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Discover the key elements of a solid plan to protect you and your heirs. Review essential documents, including a last will and testament, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, health care directives, and a revocable living trust. Gain practical tips to help ensure your affairs are in good order.
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Tuesday, July 14
- North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port - Presented by Christine Hause
- Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte - Presented by Kerry Hunter with Attorney Lori Wellbaum
- Wauchula branch, 106 E Main Street, Wauchula - Presented by Tim Birri
Tuesday, July 21
- Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte - Presented by Christine Hause
- Online via WebEx - Presented by Christine Hause
- Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte - Presented by Kerry Hunter with Attorney Lori Wellbaum
- Lake Placid branch, 102 E Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid - Presented by Tim Birri
Tuesday, July 28
- Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda - Presented by Christine Hause
- Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice - Presented by Kerry Hunter with Attorney Jay Fahs
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Sebring branch, 1385 US Highway 27 S, Sebring - Presented by Tim Birri
Building a Better Estate and Financial Plan - Select Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Benefit from decades of estate and financial planning experience to help you apply best practices to your own plans. Hear options to consider when selecting the right administrators, choosing appropriate investments, controlling expenses, structuring beneficiary designations, titling accounts properly, and transferring wealth more effectively.
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Wednesday, July 15
- North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port - Presented by Christine Hause
- Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Wauchula branch, 106 E Main Street, Wauchula - Presented by Tim Birri
Wednesday, July 22
- Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte - Presented by Christine Hause
- Online via WebEx - Presented by Christine Hause
- Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Lake Placid branch, 102 E Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid - Presented by Tim Birri
Wednesday, July 29
- Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda - Presented by Christine Hause
- Englewood Chamber, 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Sebring branch, 1385 US Highway 27 S, Sebring - Presented by Tim Birri
Avoiding Estate and Investment Pitfalls - Select Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Prepare for the challenges families face during incapacity or the loss of a loved one. Identify and learn how to avoid 10 common estate and investment pitfalls, including poor investment selection, improper use of wills or trusts, and inefficient tax planning.
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Thursday, July 16
- North Port branch, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port - Presented by Christine Hause
- Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S McCall Road, Port Charlotte - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Wauchula branch, 106 E Main Street, Wauchula - Presented by Tim Birri
Thursday, July 23
- Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte - Presented by Christine Hause
- Online via WebEx - Presented by Christine Hause
- Venice branch, 207 S Tamiami Trail, Venice - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Lake Placid branch, 102 E Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid - Presented by Tim Birri
Thursday, July 30
- Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda - Presented by Christine Hause
- Englewood Chamber, 601 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood - Presented by Kerry Hunter
- Sebring branch, 1385 US Highway 27 S, Sebring - Presented by Tim Birri
We are also available to present to your club or organization. For more information, please call 941-624-1988.
Schedule a free appointment to review your estate planning documents.
Schedule a free, 30-minute one-on-one appointment to review your trust, will, power-of-attorney, and healthcare directives. We will help you answer these questions:- Are your will, trust, durable power of attorney, and health care documents up to date?
- Does your living will and designation of healthcare surrogate accurately reflect your wishes?
- Is your will or trust fully funded to avoid probate?
- Will your estate plans from your home state function properly in Florida?
- Are your assets properly titled and appropriate beneficiaries designated?
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