Charlotte State Bank & Trust’s experienced trust officers share their expertise through free seminars. They discuss a range of topics on how advance planning can help you prepare for the future, including:
Attend an upcoming seminar for free. We are currently offering hybrid events, meaning attendees may attend in person at our Murdock branch office, 1100 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, or online. In-person capacity is limited to allow for physical distancing. Advance registration is required.
We also offer in-person and online seminars at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association.
Learn best practices and tools that can help you decide on gifting, investing, debt management, Social Security benefits, income taxes, large purchases, and much more. Making the most appropriate decision first puts you far ahead.
REGISTER HEREEach stock or ETF purchase is vitally important to portfolio success. Assets must meet the account’s goal, have low expense, be liquid, have solid performance, and be tax efficient and transparent. Acquire some helpful tips and concepts you can easily apply.
register hereIncorrect titling or beneficiaries can result in probate or disinheriting a relative by accident. Details about per capita and per stirpes planning, asset protection options. and the problems with adding other to accounts will be discussed.
register hereLife brings challenges which may trigger a plan review or a legal change to a document. Plans should forecast family predeceasing or delaying assets to young beneficiaries. A review need or document change checklist will be shared.
register hereIt is not enough to see higher balances in a “bull market.” Your account should track the appropriate indices; but which one is best? Delve into the best index with which to compare your account. It is helpful to know the true performance of your investments..
register hereFamily can disagree over money; jewelry, war medals, cars, artwork, and collectibles, which may cause discord. There are ways to properly distribute special personal items to loved ones. Good practices can keep peace in families.
register hereSome wonder how to give a child or grandchild with special needs a gift. Others worry about a beneficiary struggling with mental health, dependency or compulsive issues. Estate-planning techniques for these matters will be shared.
register herePositioning your assets to benefit from currency, government, and social effects on foreign markets will be addressed. Explore how U.S. companies benefit your holdings while still offering exposure to global demand with a degree of safety.
register hereA sound plan for the care or placement of your pet is important. Many healthy pets are euthanized after an owner’s death due to lack of proper planning. Decisions made when you are enabled to care for your inability to care for your furry loved one will give solace to all.
register hereAttendees of classes presented by Christine Hause at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association have a choice to participate in person or online. All classes offered at the Punta Gorda Civic Association are open to the public. To register, please visit the PGICA Office at 2001 Shreeve Street Punta Gorda, call 941-637-1655 or click the link below to be directed to a registration page on the PGICA website.
Please note: These are hybrid events, meaning attendees may participate in person or online. In-person capacity is limited to 12 people to allow for social distancing.
Discover how much you are paying in fees, internal costs, commissions, tax, and cash drag. Many portfolios are costing way too much. Is yours one of them? Learn the real returns of stocks and bonds and how to compare your portfolio to actual market performance.
register hereIf you or your loved one gets a serious medical diagnosis, you may wonder if your documents are in order, your assets are titled correctly, and your estate plan fulfills your wishes. Be ready to focus your attention on health care - not your finances.
register hereHave you carefully reviewed all your asset titles and beneficiary designations with a trust officer or attorney? Christine Hause, Vice President, and Greg Thomas, Portfolio Manager at Charlotte State Bank & Trust will discuss how best to assign titles and beneficiaries to match the goals of your estate plan, documents, and, if possible, avoid the probate process.
register hereDiscover the tools portfolio managers use to evaluate and analyze the most cost-effective investments to keep rewards up and risks down. Learn concepts and theories and how to apply them to your investment selections. Gain insight into their tax advantages and other benefits.
register hereWe are able to meet with you online or in a large conference room to allow us to follow social distancing guidelines. Please complete to form below to request an appointment.
Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.
