UPDATED OCTOBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
We hope that this newsletter provides you with information to get involved in your Austin FPA Chapter! Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday , November 13, 2018
Austin Country Club
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and a Tokenized Future: A Technology and Investment Overview

Christopher Calicott,
Managing Partner, Trammel Venture Partners
Blockchain technology and associated cryptoassets like bitcoin are considered by many to be a fundamental piece of the next phase of the internet and financial technology. Price levels for cryptocurrencies are marked by considerable volatility and opinions on the phenomenon vary widely. However, there are some meaningful underlying drivers of value and a potential paradigm shift in how certain businesses function. Moreover, blockchain tech is being applied to traditional asset classes in ways that will likely touch most investment portfolios in the years to come. In this talk we will explore the technology, some applications, and different ways to think about investment in the space .
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
PLANNERS CONFERENCE A HUGE SUCCESS
Thank you to all who attended our 2018 Planners Conference at Topgolf

Thank you to our top notch line-up of Speakers and to our wonderful Sponsors whose generosity allowed us to secure these great speakers.


"Excellent Program"
"Great event & speakers"
"One of the best Planners Conferences I have been to"
"Very good use of my time"

Thank you to Board Member Bill Simonet for your tireless efforts
on this successful event!
PRO BONO - JOIN THE TEAM!
TWO PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN THE PRO BONO EFFORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS
CLICK HERE  to learn more. 

AND

Assist clients from Habitat with budgeting, debt reduction, saving for a down payment, and 401k guidance. The time commitment for each meeting is about 45 minutes and most questions are answered during the first appointment. We receive between 3 and 4 inquiries per month. 

For more information contact  Bill Parrott . Thank you!
NEW MEMBERS & ANNIVERSARIES
Ford McTee, US Capital Advisors
Kira Scott
TAKE 5 FROM FPA NATIONALS
Each month FPA provides us with a quick rundown of five news items worth sharing with the chapter.  Download the October issue of Take 5

  1. Fall Membership ends TODAY at midnight!
  2. Whitepaper on Communicating with Clients About Your Succession Plan
  3. Financial Planning Coalition Responds to SEC’s Package of Rule Proposals
  4. Lessons Learned from the Past to Help Us Grow in the Future
  5. Power up your business with the FPA Coaches Corner
FPA IS ON LINKED IN
Join our LinkedIn Group  - a private group for planners only to share business development, practice management and to get content from some of the fastest growing firms in the country.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that we have a FPA Austin Career Center on our website- free for FPA Members?  

  • Post job opportunities at your company free of charge
  • Post your resume free of charge

CLICK HERE  for more information
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 PLATINUM PARTNERS!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 GOLD PARTNERS!
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