Fort Lauderdale, FL – Associated is proud to announce that Partner and Advisor Shawn Wooden has been selected as a featured speaker for the highly anticipated Joint Power Breakfast 2025. This premier event, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Broward County, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at The Main, 201 East Las Olas Boulevard, 10th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The morning will begin at 8:00 a.m. with networking and breakfast, followed by a 9:00 a.m. panel discussion titled, "Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Diverse Industries." This engaging panel will explore career insights, strategies for professional growth, and the vital connection between leadership and philanthropy.
Shawn Wooden, who turned to finance after a successful 9-year NFL career (1996-2004), brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the panel. A graduate and former captain of Notre Dame, Shawn has over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a partner at Associated Financial Consultants & Investor Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Joining Shawn on the panel will be Brett Podolsky, Co-Founder of The Farmer’s Dog, a fresh pet food company delivering vet-developed, human-grade dog food straight to your door. Brett’s journey began after a long battle to cure his dog’s stomach issues. He witnessed the life-changing difference fresh food made and discovered the alarming state of commercial pet food, inspiring him to revolutionize pet nutrition.
Also featured on the panel is Jennifer Starkey, Senior Vice President/Regional Vice President at TD Bank. Jennifer oversees operations in Broward, Southern Palm Beach, Lee, and Collier Counties in South Florida. With over 30 years of banking experience across northern and southeastern geographies—22 of which have been with TD Bank—she brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to the discussion.
Together, these leaders will provide attendees with actionable insights and inspiration to advance their professional journeys while making a positive impact in their communities.
Associated Investor Services has a longstanding commitment to fostering connections and leadership in South Florida. Shawn Wooden’s participation in this event exemplifies the firm’s mission to provide meaningful insights and solutions that empower individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals while making a positive impact on the community.
For more information about the Joint Power Breakfast 2025, including event details and ticketing, visit the Joint Power Breakfast 2025 website: https://jewishbroward.org/event/power-breakfast-2025/
Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone as Shawn Wooden takes the stage to inspire and lead the conversation at the Joint Power Breakfast 2025. Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more connected community.