THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH | Special Advertising Section | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2013
Financial planning week Sponsored by The Financial Planning Association of Central Ohio
OCT. 7-13, 2013
C olumbus F inancial P lanning D ay Wednesday, Oct. 9
3-7 p.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus Financial Planning Day is made possible by the following:
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
Social Security Administration
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Free financial help from experts really exists In today’s uncertain economy, planning for your financial future is more important than ever If you have financial questions or concerns, or would like to learn how to better manage your finances, The Financial Planning Association of Central Ohio invites you to attend Financial Planning Day on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 3-7 p.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch in Downtown Columbus, where you will (or can)
Erin Mentel-Gaeta CFP,® MS
Mentel Financial Services, LLC receive free, personalized, confidential answers from professional financial planners. Experts from the Financial Planning Association and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals will meet with you one on one
to offer free, personalized advice on a variety of financial topics, including getting out of debt, retirement planning, investment strategies, tax issues, insurance and estate planning, among others. There are no strings attached. All financial planners are volunteers and will not sell products or services or hand out business cards. Come as you are, or come prepared with financial paperwork related to your questions. You can consult with as many different financial planners as you need. The event will also feature a series of free workshops addressing key financial planning topics, includ-
ing Credit & Debt Management, Education Funding, Social Security & Medicare and Preparing your Estate. Walk-ins are welcome, but admission will be granted first to those who have registered online at financialplanningdays.org/Columbus or by calling toll free at (877) 861-7826. We expect a large crowd, so we encourage you to register early. Studies have shown that individuals who seek advice regarding savings goals and planning for retirement are far less likely to run out of money. Meet with one of our planners to start or check in on your path to financial peace of mind.