News from FPA of Minnesota

Jan. 4, 2022

Message from our 2022 Board President Pete Snow

Happy New Year!

As we turn the calendar to 2022, I am excited and honored to be the President of our outstanding chapter. FPA MN has successfully navigated a couple of challenging years, and I look forward to what lays ahead of us.

As usual, we have a great calendar of events this year including educational and networking opportunities. I am also excited about some new developments:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: In 2022, we are adding an additional committee to our association. The DE&I Committee will work to broaden our chapter and draw new people to FPA. I want to thank Board Director Mai Yang for her leadership in this new effort!
Return to In-Person Events: We all missed getting together for chapter meetings and events over the last two years. Our board is committed to hosting in-person meetings and events this year. We will do so in a safe, responsible manner by continuing to monitor health regulations and guidelines and offering options to participate in events remotely as well.
New Venue: We will return to in-person chapter meetings beginning this month! If you are comfortable, we invite you to join us at our new venue in Golden Valley: The Metropolitan Club and Ballroom. This is a convenient location, a great space and has amazing food from D’Amico & Sons. I hope to see you there!

I want to acknowledge the great work our board did last year, and specifically thank our 2021 Board President Ryan Antkowiak. Ryan faced a challenging year due to the ever-present uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. He navigated the last 12 months with courage and grace, and always went the extra mile to help out. Thank you, Ryan, for all you do for our chapter!

Lastly, I want to thank all our members. Due to your engagement and involvement, we are one of the largest and strongest chapters in the country! I encourage you to invite a friend or colleague to an event this coming year, and perhaps consider joining a committee. I have found that being involved in FPA MN has been very rewarding, and believe you will, too.

I look forward to seeing you all in 2022!

Pete

2021 by the numbers

Last year was full of virtual and in-person events. Thank you to everyone who participated and made last year such a success for our chapter!

35+ events hosted
11 NexGen casual coffee socials
400 attendees at our hybrid ASCEND Conference
50+ families participated in our weeklong free Financial Planning Days volunteer event

Our 2021 golf and bocce ball tournament

In-person chapter meetings return! Join us on Jan. 18

Starting an exercise routine or kicking a bad habit usually top people's resolution lists. But creating or updating an estate plan is also a great goal for the new year.

That's why we're kicking off 2022 with a chapter meeting focused on estate planning tips for clients. Sonja Trom Eayrs of Barnes & Thornburg LLC and Mike Sampson of Maslon will share best practices for how you can help safeguard client wealth in the event of death.

Chapter meetings this year will be hosted in person at the beautiful Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom in Golden Valley. You can also tune in remotely if you prefer.

Learn more and register now.

Sonja Trom Eayrs and Mike Sampson

Want to save on 2022 chapter meeting registration?

Purchase a chapter meeting season pass! You can attend all 10 chapter meetings for only $299.

We've got a great lineup of chapter meetings this year - including a speaker from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve next month. You won't want to miss it.

Contact Jessica Hawthorne at office@fpamn.org to learn more.

Mark your calendar: NexGen Virtual Casual Coffee Social

Thursday, Jan. 27, from 8-9 a.m.

Join us later this month for a virtual morning networking event.

Our NexGen Virtual Casual Coffee Social is a great opportunity to meet fellow FPA MN members from the comfort of your home or office. Email Jessica Hawthorne at office@fpamn.org to learn more and sign up for these free events.

Save the date for upcoming events

Mark your calendar for these events on the horizon!

In-person chapter meeting featuring the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis – Feb. 15
In-person NexGen Casual Coffee Social – Feb. 24
In-person chapter meeting on financial therapy – March 15
NexGen Virtual Casual Coffee Social – March 24

Click here to view the full calendar.

Partner Spotlight: January 2022

Bringing 25 years of experience in mortgage consulting and financial planning, Nicole Meeker is known for her big-picture approach to home financing. As a Certified Financial Planner™, she helps clients look at their long- and short-term financial real estate goals, then implements specific strategies to achieve the desired results. Nicole and her husband live in Minneapolis where you can find them exploring the food scene and enjoying local theater.

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