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You're invited to a one-of-a-kind event designed to help you confidently plan (financial, estate and care planning) for seniors.
Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM EST
Location: Hofstra University Club – Community Room
225 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
Directions
AGENDA
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Breakfast and Networking
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10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Panel Session 1
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11:15 AM - 11:25 AM: Break
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11:25 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel Session 2
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12:00 PM: Networking
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Balancing Financial Responsibilities:
Long Term Care Planning & Wealth Preservation
Navigating Long Term Care Options for Seniors
Evaluating
Real Estate
Options
Estate Planning
Tips
Whether you're caring for aging parents, planning your retirement, or concerned about your legacy, this summit is designed to help you make informed, strategic decisions.
Panelists
Aura Showfety
Aura Showfety is a dedicated and passionate financial advisor who has made it her mission to guide families through the intricacies of long-term care planning. With a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to her clients, Aura has become a beacon of knowledge and support in the financial domain. Aura's journey in the financial industry began with a vision—to empower families with the tools and insights necessary to make informed decisions about their futures. Her approach is not just about numbers; it’s about understanding the unique needs and aspirations of each family she works with. Aura believes that financial planning is deeply personal and should be tailored to reflect individual values and goals.
Leslie Sultan, Esq
Leslie graduated from CUNY Law School in 2008 with a focus in public interest law and has dedicated her law practice to being customer service and client needs focused.
Leslie has been practicing law since 2009 and is the host of the estate planning podcast 'Legacy Purse'. She has a long history of representing family members struggling to inherit property and/or wealth from deceased family members through the Probate Courts. Knowing how time-consuming and expensive the probate process is.
Leslie takes great pride in helping her clients learn how to plan and protect their families during their lives so they can avoid the probate court process and save their loved ones that additional grief (and expense).
Michael Starrantino
Meet Michael, your local Long Island expert turned passionate Realtor in Suffolk County. With a diverse background in hospitality and executive placement, Michael brings a unique blend of customer service prowess and negotiation finesse to the real estate arena.
Gary Carpenter
Gary Carpenter & Associates Inc is the leading NYS management consulting firm for the home health industry. Based in Smithtown, Gary is a CPA and also sits on the boards of both St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Advantage Health Center
Mike Mcclernon
Mike McClernon is the owner and Senior Advisor of Assisted Living Locators of Long Island. He has helped hundreds of Long Island families find the best fit for Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living on Long Island. The key difference between Mike's work and other similar services is the helps families plan for future care needs, meaningfully reducing the chance that a senior has to move as care needs increase. Mike's work is completely without cost for seniors and families.
Sponsors
Bill Donofrio
Bill is a Reverse Mortgage Professional for over 10 years. He helps Seniors retire in ways they did not think possible by using their home equity to meet the challenges of retirement.
Joe Vanella
Joe is a licensed funeral director for almost 20 years who now focuses exclusively on preplanning.
Sandrine Etienne
Sandrine is a Licensed Social Worker who works with older adults and their loved ones dealing with chronic illness with a focus on providing support and resources to help them navigate the aging process.
Manuel Portillo
Manuel is a dedicated insurance professional with Benefits Concierge Group, helping individuals and businesses navigate health, life, and Medicare insurance with dignity, respect, and VIP service.
