Career and Financial Seminars
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Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Marketing Yourself for a Second Career
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The Military Officers Association of America’s “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” transition lecture program was founded in 1982 and today MOAA provides over 150 lectures annually on military installations throughout the United States and overseas. It has a reputation as a “must attend” event for service members and their spouses three years or less from separation or retirement.
The free presentation includes introducing the audience to the realities of the competitive civilian job market, perceptions civilian employers have regarding military personnel, a plan for job searching, tips for strengthening resumes, networking outlines, planning for and conducting successful interviews, and negotiating salary and benefit packages. All attendees will receive a free copy of MOAA’s Marketing Yourself for a Second Career publication. |
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Presenter: Brian W. Blanchfield, CAPT, SC, USN (Ret)
Deputy Director, Officer Transition Service
Military Officers Association of America
Brian Blanchfield earned his Bachelor’s degree and commission in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps from Villanova University.
He served for thirty years in logistics positions at the operational and strategic level. Four tours afloat included frigates and logistic force ships. Ashore, he had tours in a multitude of supply related disciplines, and served overseas in Naples, Italy and Guam in the Pacific. He earned postgraduate degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson and National Defense University. His final assignment was as a faculty member at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, from where he retired in 2004.
After his retirement from the Navy, Captain Blanchfield worked for Lockheed Martin as a senior program manager, supporting defense clients in the Northern Virginia area.
As Deputy Director of the Officer Transition Team, he regularly provides transition support presentations to servicemembers and spouses at locations throughout the country, and additional support to members from MOAA’s headquarters, located in Alexandria.
Brian and his wife reside with their two daughters in Fairfax Station, Virginia. |
Wednesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Evaluating Employee Benefits for Transitioning Service Members
Do you know an HMO from a PPO from POS health plan? What is the difference between a defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan? What is a FSA (and why should you care)? This seminar teaches you all about private sector employee benefits, how they differ from the military benefits you currently enjoy and how to integrate private sector benefits with military retiree benefits. Also includes negotiating tips to keep prospective employers “honest”.
Wednesday, March 4, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Military and Financial Benefits Update for the Currently Serving
A huge number of new financial benefits and programs for deployed service members and military spouses have been created or improved in the last 5 years. Are you making the best use of what’s available today? This seminar aims to put more money in your pocket and improve your financial situation by bringing you the latest information on deployment financial programs, spouse education and employment programs, educational opportunities for military families and key legislative initiatives you need to know about.
Thursday, March 5, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
How to Pay for College (without Going Broke or Crazy)
Did you know that the College Board estimates that a child born in 2004 can expect to pay over $128,000 for a 4-year public education, while the sticker price of a 4-year private college will exceed $300,000? This seminar covers key challenges, tools and strategies for tackling today’s rapidly escalating college costs without endangering your own retirement. This session will include a discussion of the new GI Bill.
Thursday, March 5, 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The Four Pillars of Successful Retirement
When should I take Social Security? How much can I spend each year from my retirement accounts? What is the best retirement income source to tap first? How do I structure my investments before retirement? With the current financial crisis, answering these questions are key for long-term financial success. This high-impact seminar looks at four key components of building a successful retirement plan, even in difficult financial times. We will explore the integration of military/federal civilian retired pay, Social Security, the TSP, private sector 401(k)s and IRAs to create a retirement income stream that you can live with.
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Presenter: Phillip A. Dyer, CFP®, RLP®
Deputy Director, Financial Education
Military Officers Association of America
Phil Dyer, CFP®, RLP® is deputy director, financial education at MOAA. Phil attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1985. He served on active duty as an armor officer with duty assignments in Germany and Ft. Knox, Ky., and achieved the rank of captain. After separating from active duty in 1990 to pursue opportunities in the private sector, he worked in pharmaceuticals sales as an institutional healthcare consultant.
He transitioned to financial planning in 1997 and specializes in financial education, employee benefits, and military-to-civilian transition educational programs. He has presented over 500 educational briefings for corporate, non-profit, military, and educational organizations over the last 13 years. He writes regular financial columns for Military Officer and Military Spouse magazines and is frequently quoted in the media on military financial planning issues. He resides with his family in Baldwin, Md.
MOAA position: Deputy Director, Benefits Information Department; Certified Financial Planner |
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