Clarifi wishes to thank all those who supported our 2012 Community Awards Luncheon. Your contribution will support our goal of Lifelong Financial Literacy for all.
On March 13, Clarifi welcomed over 200 guests and partners to our Annual Community Awards Luncheon, held in Center City.
Clarifi Board Chair Bob Bernard and President Patty Hasson opened the event, letting our supporters know what we’ve been working on this past year. Our theme for this year’s Awards Luncheon was Lifelong Financial Literacy.
“[Lifelong Financial Literacy] is not a one-time visit to our office, rather, it’s an on-going commitment to helping clients in this region and beyond really achieve financial independence,” Hasson said in the event’s opening video.
Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America for 32 years, was honored for his tireless work in consumer advocacy. Upon taking the stage, Brobeck spoke passionately about the importance of saving money, noting that only two fifths of American households have savings accounts.
Fittingly, we were happy to welcome the “CEO of Savings”, Arkadi Kuhlmann, ING DIRECT’s Founder and Senior Advisor to Capital One’s CEO, as our guest speaker.
Kuhlmann voiced his support for agencies like Clarifi, answered questions from the audience and noted the importance of financial literacy. “We need to bring [money] back to kitchen table conversations,” he said.
Delaware Senator Chris Coons offered his congratulations to Clarifi and Stephen Brobeck, and warmly introduced Arkadi Kuhlmann. You can view his video address below.