RCA 2nd Annual Spring Symposium March 18 & 19 10am-4pm (EST)
We are excited to bring you two amazing and action packed days of interactive topics, connection, networking, and most importantly sessions that will take your retirement coaching practice to new levels in 2025 and beyond. Our thought leaders will take a deep dive into hot topics such as:
Cyber Security and Identity Theft and we have Brett Johnson formerly on the US Most Wanted List turned good guy to talk about it!
Parent Alienation and restoring family connections with DR Amy Baker
Aging In Place- Why this is becoming an attractive alternative for the 55+ community with Scott Folton
The Truth About LIfe In Unretirement with Rich Eisenberg
Navigating the Dating World with professional Match Maker Maryann Roberts
There's A New X Factor In Retirement with Bob and Amie Laura
Round Table Discussion Groups both days
Morning Networking Events
Meet our impressive line-up of speakers. These respected thought leaders will provide fresh perspective and insights on the Retirement Coaching industry, and beyond. Learn more...
Brett Johnson. Former US Most Wanted Cybercriminal. Now Good Guy. Known by the Secret Service as "The Original Internet Godfather" for his role in refining modern financial cybercrime. Brett was convicted of 39 felonies, placed on the US Most Wanted List, escaped from prison, and... he built the first organized cybercrime community, Shadowcrew. Johnson was sentenced to 90 months in Federal Prison. End of story? Not hardly. Today, Brett is considered one of the leading authorities on cybercrime, identity theft, and cybersecurity on the planet. He works hard to protect businesses and consumers from the type of person he used to be.
More Information: https://www.anglerphish.com/
Dr. Baker is a nationally recognized expert in parental alienation, and parent-child relationships, especially children of divorce, and emotional abuse of children. She has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Teachers College of Columbia University. She is the author or co-author of 10 books including Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome Breaking the Ties that Bind and Restoring Family Connections.
More Information: https://www.amyjlbaker.com/
An incredibly intuitive matchmaker, Maryann’s positive, extroverted, and comforting nature make her a natural connector. She is passionate about building relationships and introducing like-minded people. With impressive experience as a dedicated Matchmaker and past work in luxury brands, Maryann’s natural curiosity has led her to meet with thousands of singles and grow an understanding of not only what makes people tick but also what they desire in a partner.
More Information: https://www.threedayrule.com/
Scott is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, the University of Delaware, and the University of Virginia's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). As President of Home Ideations and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the True Health Initiative, Scott leads the way in connecting health, happiness, and housing innovation. He is also a past President of the National Aging in Place Council, serving on multiple boards that shape the future of aging and wellness.
More Information: https://www.homeideations.com/
Rich Eisenberg "unretired" from his job as Managing Editor and Editor of the Money & Policy and Work & Purpose channels of the PBS site for people 50+, Next Avenue, in January 2022. He currently writes The View From Unretirement column for MarketWatch and freelances for Next Avenue as well as other media outlets. He is also co-host of the Friends Talk Money podcast, for people 50+, with Terry Savage and Pam Krueger. He is author of The Money Book of Personal Finance and How To Avoid a Midlife Financial Crisis.
Richard Leider is an internationally bestselling author and coach, and key note speaker. He has pioneered the way we answer our question , "Why do you rise in the morning?" Richard is the founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, where the mission is to help people to “unlock the power of purpose” and answer that question. He is ranked by Forbes as one the “Top 5” most respected coaches in the industry., and is respected thought leader in the global pupose movement.
More Information: https://richardleider.com
Robert Laura is a pioneer in the psychology and social science of retirement and legacy planning. He is a five-time best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist and recognized presenter at conferences across the country. His work has reached millions of retirement readers through seven books, twelve guides, and over 800 articles. In addition to his own writings, he frequently appears in major business media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, MarketWatch, the New York Times, and more. As a former social worker turned money manager and author, he has found that retirement is among the most fascinating, yet least understood, phases of life. As a result, he has developed a powerful message to tackle the mental, social, physical, spiritual, and financial aspects of life after work.
More Information: https://robertlaura.com