The Advisory Council of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce is presenting a multi-night series that will educate and inform on the key elements to a successful retirement.  Professionals from many fields will conduct informative presentations; topics include retirement income, Social Security, travel in retirement, estate planning, reverse mortgages, financial planning, housing options, and assisting aging parents.

Week 1 - Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

¨ Six Steps for Creating A Successful Retirement Plan with Jim Rankowitz,  Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors

¨ Your Must-Have Documents: Advanced Health Care Directives with Leslie-Alin Tewes, Aging & Disability Care Specialist and Patient Advocate

¨ Journeys in Retirement with Frank Bastone, Pinnacle Trips

Week 2 - Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

¨ Protecting Retirement Accounts from Market Declines with Chris Ceponis, Investment Advisor, Ceponis Financial Group

¨ Securing Your Retirement: Transforming Social Security into a Winning Retirement Strategy with Charles Rio, Agent, Charles Rio Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., State Farm

Week 3 - Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

¨ The Sandwich Generation: What To Do When Your Parents Also Need Your Help with  Paul Doyle, Oasis Senior Advisors

¨ What Happens When the Paycheck Stops with George Ameer, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

¨ Navigating the Continuum of Health Care...from Hospital to Home and In-between, with Leslie-Alin Tewes, Aging & Disability Care Specialist and Patient Advocate