Events

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 14

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Registration Required Below The Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial program created to empower and educate women on financial matters that impact their families and themselves.   Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone virtually as they lead a lively and informative discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets. The Women and Money Roundtable series will meet monthly throughout the year.  Please register for each session separately. June 12 July 17 August 14 September 18 October 16 November 13 December 11 Registered participants will receive a Webinar link on the day of the program. Include your cell phone number on the registration form and receive one text reminder, with link before the program begins. About the Speakers: Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC® Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today. Liz Maccarone, CRPC® Senior Financial Advisor Liz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation.  Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading. This program is sponsored in partnership by the presenters and libraries in Fairfield and Westchester Counties.

Portraits — Photography Workshop Part II (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 14

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

REGISTRATION FULL Learn the secrets professional portrait photographers to take amazing photos of people. Get tips on how to take unique pictures of friends and loved ones, and learn how to feel more confident and look better in photos of yourself, too! For all skill levels and all cameras/smartphones. Registration is required for this virtual program.  Registered participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program.  Provide a cell phone number on the registration form to receive a text reminder. About our Presenter: Deborah Tual is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and worked as a marketing professional before starting a portrait photography studio in Stamford with her husband.  She has been very active in the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association as a member, board member, and Executive Manager. As a member of the  Professional Photographers of America she earned distinction as a Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Approved Business Instructor.   After 25+ years photographing families and business professionals in Fairfield County, Deborah created a series of photography classes in a range of photography subjects to share her knowledge, experience and love of photography with others.  She supports local education and currently teaches for libraries and continuing education departments in Fairfield and Westchester counties.