Don’t Invest & Forget powered by Proxy Freedom conducts live events and workshops throughout the Bay Area to educate and provide guidance to individuals who are actively saving for retirement and serious about reaching their retirement goals. Additionally, we host many special Client Appreciation and other “by invitation only” events. Please consult the list below for an event near you.

All events are no cost/no obligation; however, reservations are required.

A Special Event for Retirees or Those Planning to Retire in 2023

Thursday February 2, 20231:00 pm - 3:00 pmor7:00 pm - 9:00 pmSeating is Very LimitedRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISEJoin us and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese atBuon Vino1501 N. Broadway, Suite 138 Walnut Creek, CA 94596Surviving RetirementBuilding a Retirement Blueprint that Works!Join our local radio show host and Financial Advisor, Pat Vitucci, as he reveals strategies to help you create a plan designed to preserve your wealth, reduce taxes, get more income, possibly reduce your risks in retirement and avoid running out of money (without unnecessary fees. This is an informational program that deals with the facts... the good, the bad and the small print. Listen to Pat Vitucci discuss how to avoid the most common retirement mistakes so you can make sound financial decisions and build a successful roadmap to financial freedom.This event covers strategies best suited for those who have accumulated $100,000 or more in retirement savings and accounts and who are serous about retirement planning.Adult first-time attendees only. If married, spouses are encouraged to attend. Please... no children, agents or brokers.For ages 40+.This event is meant for educational purposes only. Information presented should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to take a particular course of action.Always consult with a financial professional regarding your personal situation before making any financial decisions. All investing involves risk and there is no quarantee that any investment strategy will be successful.Pat Vitucci is a Registered Representative offering Securities andAdvisory Services through UNITED PLANNERSFINANCIAL SERVICES Member FINRA, SIPC.Vitucci & Associates, Inc., PROXY Freedom LLC andmited Planners aro not affiliated

Live Event – Tax Alpha

Thursday March 30, 2023Doors Open at 4:30pmEvent Starts at 5:00pmSeating is Very LimitedRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISEJoin us and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese atBuon Vino1501 N. Broadway, Suite 138 Walnut Creek, CA 94596The Team at "Don't Invest and Forget" presents Bryan Caulkins, Managing Partner of PROXY Freedom LLC, as he discusses Seeking Tax Alpha in a Changing Tax Enironment.If you're looking for new strategies to implement or a restructure of your current portfolio, please join us for this educational and fun event!Bryan will share ways to create Diversification, Retirement Income Structuring and Legacy Planning for retirees. Some of the topics as part of his discussion will include:Consider strategies to help manage income and stay below thresholds including 401k salary deferrals, health savings account (HSA), and savings.Case studies illustrating retirement income using traditional withdrawals, proportional withdrawals, capital gains, and business owner opportunities.A comprehensive planning structure using charitable strategies, remainder trusts, and lead trusts through a hybrid of annuity and life insurance products.Pat Vitucci is a Registered Representative offering Securities andAdvisory Services through UNITED PLANNERSFINANCIAL SERVICES Member FINRA, SIPC.Vitucci & Associates, Inc., PROXY Freedom LLC andmited Planners aro not affiliated

The 4 C’s for Successful Retirement Income Strategies

Thursday April 13th, 202312pm Pacific Time3pm Estern TimeRegister NowRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISERegister Here!JOIN US for a live webinar as we welcome Dave Vogel to discuss "The 4 C's for Successful Retirement Income Strategies." Dave Vogel is a senior advanced markets consultant at Allianz with experience on educating financial professionals on a variety of topics – including tax-efficient retirement, estate, and business planning strategies.Preparing for retirement is DIFFERENT now than it was years ago. Dave will discuss how many of today's clients are re-framing their retirement goals using the "4 C's" of retirement income and planning strategies:Clarity: Gathering facts and realizing now is the time to take the necessary steps to begin a serious preparation for retirement years.Comfort: Determine needs – look at the consumption gap.Cost of living: Evaluate inflation impacts.Certainty:  Understand options and select solutions that may be appropriate for your retirement.Pat Vitucci is an Investment Advisor Representative offering Securities and Advisory Services through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. United Planners is not affiliated with Proxy Freedom or Allianz Life Insurance Company. The event is for informational purposes only.

Helping Clients Navigate the Economy and Markets

Thursday April 27th, 2023Doors open at 4:40pm.Presentations starts at 5:00pmSeating is Very LimitedRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISEJoin us and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese atBuon Vino1501 N. Broadway, Suite 138 Walnut Creek, CA 94596The Team at "Don't Invest and Forget" presents LANE O'CONNOR, REGIONAL SALES VICE PRESIDENT, as he discusses HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE ECONOMY AND MARKETS.If you're looking to better understand the current economic environment, please join us for this educational and fun event!LANE will share a few KEY CHALLENGES investors are facing in the CURRENT ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT by taking a peak of the FEDERAL RESERVE'S history of rate tightening cycles and its impact of MARKET VOLATILITY on today’s portfolios and investment products. Some of the topics as part of his discussion will include:High inflation and the impact on Federal Reserve interest rates.The U.S economy as of today and the effects for most asset classes. A history of bull and bear markets and what that means for your portfolio.Doors open at 4:30 with Complimentary Wine on Tap and other beverages and assorted cheeses available. The Presentation will start at 5:00 and conclude by 6:00!(This event is meant for educational purposes only. Information presented are based on current expectations and the current economic environment and may involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. This discussion is neither an offer nor a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or security, or to adopt any particular investment strategy.)Pat Vitucci is an Investment Advisor Representatives offering Securities and Advisory Services through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. United Planners is not affiliated with Proxy Freedom or Brighthouse Financial. The event is for informational purposes only.

Dynamic Income Planning

Thursday May 11th, 202312pm Pacific Time3pm Estern TimeRegister NowRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISERegister Here!JOIN US for a live webinar as we welcome Jeng Chiu to discuss "Dynamic Income Planning." Jeng is a vice president for the National Sales Consulting (NSC) team at Delaware Life. He has worked with financial professionals, CPAs, and legal professionals for more than 20 years, leading hundreds of client seminars, continuing education courses, and breakout sessions at regional and national conferences.Having a solid retirement income plan that works no matter what  the market is doing is critical to clients. That means dynamic income planning—having the right type and combination of assets in place to ensure reliable income when clients retire.This seminar will help clients understand:The importance of having a proper mix of different types of assets and the role they play in an income planKey factors to keep in mind when they retireWhat income to utilize based on market performanceHow a variable annuity can be a key component of an income planPat Vitucci is an Investment Advisor Representative offering Securities and Advisory Services through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. United Planners is not affiliated with Proxy Freedom or Delaware Life Company. The event is for informational purposes only.

Retirement Calculator

Thursday May 25th, 202312pm Pacific Time3pm Estern TimeRegister NowRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISERegister Here!JOIN US for a live webinar as we welcome Benjy Strempel to discuss "MUST Have Calculator". Benjy Strompe is a regional vice president with Delaware Life. With over 12 years experience, Benjy assists financial professionals and their clients by educating how retirement income and other asset protection strategies are utilized in the marketplace.We will be having an interactive session by using three-step retirement income review to ensure you have what is needed when you want to retire. The interactive session will include the following:Plan for four key factors when investing; think L.I.V.E your wayIdentity your "M.U.S.T.-haves"Determine income needed for retirementPat Vitucci is an Investment Advisor Representative offering Securities and Advisory Services through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. United Planners is not affiliated with Proxy Freedom or Delaware Life Company. The event is for informational purposes only.

Live Seminar

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Wednesday May 31st, 20236:30pm to 8:30pmSeating is Very LimitedRegister yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISERegistration Deadline:TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023Roundhill Country Club3169 Roundhill Rd, Alamo, CAA SPECIAL DINNER FOR RETIREESor Those Planning to Retire SoonProxy Freedom Presents Pat Vitucci Hosting Dinner and a Panel Discussion featuring M. Franklin Parrish (Estate Planning Attorney), Michael S. Hatfield (Real Estate Professional) and Court Chynces MBA, CAIA®, CRPC® as they discuss ...How to navigate today's economic reality and create a comprehensive retirement and Estate Planning Strategy that works!Pat Vitucci and Court Chynces are Registered Representatives offering Securities and Advisory Services through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA, SIPC.Vitucci & Associates, Inc., PROXY Freedom LLC, M. Franklin Parrish, Michael S. Hatfield and United Planners are not affiliated. This event is for educational purposes only and not intended as advice for any particular individual.

Business Planning

Zoom Meeting CA, United States

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LIVE EVENT in NAPA! Year-End Planning – The Proxy Way

JaM Cellars 1460 1st Street, Napa, CA, United States

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LIVE EVENT in SAN JOSE! Year-End Planning – The Proxy Way

Maggiano's Little Italy 3055 Olin Ave, San Jose, CA, United States

/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} /*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Wednesday October 25th, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm Pacific Time Register Now Register yourself and a guest now to guarantee your spot!CALL: 1-888-PLAN-WISE Venue Maggiano's Little Italy3055 Olin Ave Suite 100San Jose, CA 95128 Proxy Freedom is hosting COURT CHYNCES, Financial Advisor of Proxy Freedom, as he discusses YEAR-END PLANNING - The Proxy Way.Take advantage of Proxy's year-end financial planning strategies undertaken by individuals, businesses, or organizations to optimize financial outcomes and position themselves for success in the upcoming year. This comprehensive evaluation and planning exercise typically includes:1. Income and Expense Analysis: Assessing the year's income sources and expenditure patterns to understand financial inflows and outflows, identifying potential cost-saving measures.2.Tax Planning: Strategic ways to minimize tax liabilities through deductions, credits, and other tax-saving opportunities, aiming to optimize financial outcomes and preserve wealth.3. Investment Portfolio Review: Evaluating investment performance, re-balancing portfolios, and aligning investments with current and future financial goals to ensure they align with risk tolerance and objectives.4. Retirement and Savings Assessment: Reviewing retirement savings, contributions, and investment strategies to ensure they align with retirement goals, adjusting as needed to stay on track for a secure retirement.5. Goal Setting for the Upcoming Year: Establishing financial objectives for the next year, breaking them down into achievable targets and setting a road map to accomplish them, considering factors such as income growth, debt reduction, and savings goals.Arrive at 6:00 PM to mingle with the team over appetizers. The Presentation will start at 6:30 and conclude by 9:00 PM. (This event is meant for educational purposes only. Information presented should not be considered investment, tax or legal advice, or a recommendation to take a particular course of action. Always consult with a financial professional regarding your personal situation before making any financial decisions.)Court Chynces is an Investment Advisor Representative offering Advisory Services through PROXY Freedom LLC, a registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, member FINRA,SIPC. PROXY Freedom LLC and United Planners are not affiliated. PROXY Freedom, United Planners and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Event is for educational purposes only.

The Importance of Estate Planning

Zoom Meeting CA, United States

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Proxy Client Appreciation

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa 3287 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, United States

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Securities and Advisory Services offered through United Planners Financial Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. Proxy Freedom, LLC and United Planners are not affiliated.