Riddell Financial Presents "Smart Money, Smart Women" on July 19

Online, July 1, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Riddell Financial of Sarasota, Florida, will present "Smart Money, Smart Women," a free financial seminar for women, Tuesday, July 19, at Riddell Financial, 3400 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida.

Part of the Lunch & Learn educational series, the seminar will focus on retirement planning, annuities and conservative investment strategies.

"Very few of us will be receiving pensions from our employers when we retire; we have to make our own financial decisions," said Julie Riddell.

"Women need to take control of their financial future. We will discuss financial mental blocks that affect women, the importance of conservative investing in an uncertain economy, and strategies aimed at minimizing risks while providing long-term steady gains. This seminar will present the options available."

Riddell Financial is a financial planning firm based in Sarasota, Florida. Julie Riddell holds a Series 6 securities license, and life, health and annuities licenses. She is a registered representative of Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services Inc. (BFCFS), member FINRA/SIPC. Riddell Financial is independent of BFCFS.

Riddell is a 28-year resident of Sarasota, Florida, and active supporter of the community. She is Board Chair of the New College Library Association (NCLA) and has served as a board member in numerous organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Junior League of Sarasota, Sarasota Opera, the Manatee Players and the Sarasota Orchestra Association. She has chaired fundraising events for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC), Salvation Army, Heart Association and NCLA.

The seminar is for educational purposes only and nothing will be sold. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation and complimentary lunch start at noon, followed by a question and answer period. To register, please contact Julie Riddell at (941) 366-1300 or email [email protected].

For more information about Riddell Financial, or to schedule an interview with Julie Riddell, please contact Sheila Longo at (941) 355-3006 or [email protected]