Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Ellafi Federal Credit Union Main Office - 524 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
The holidays often bring us together with family and loved ones we may not see as often throughout the year. Those moments can also create an opportunity to check in, notice changes, and start important conversations about financial well-being.
Join us for our next Women in Business Networking Night, where we’ll talk about how to approach financial conversations with the people you care about in a thoughtful and supportive way.
Starting Conversations with the People You Love will offer practical tips and insights to help you know what questions to ask, recognize potential financial red flags, and understand the small next steps you can take if something doesn’t seem right.
Whether you’re helping a parent, grandparent, spouse, family member, friend, or someone else you care about, this conversation is designed to help you feel more prepared to recognize concerns and know where to turn for help.
What We’ll Talk About
During the evening, we’ll explore topics including:
- How to start conversations about finances without making them uncomfortable
- Questions that can help you better understand a loved one’s financial situation
- Financial red flags that may indicate fraud, scams, exploitation, or other concerns
- What to pay attention to when spending more time with family during the holidays
- Simple next steps you can take to help protect someone you care about
- Resources available when you need additional guidance or support
You’ll also have time to connect and network with other women in our community while enjoying an approachable conversation about a topic that can affect nearly every family.
Meet Our Speakers
Kathleen Titsworth
Banking Outreach Coordinator, Connecticut Department of Banking
Kathleen Titsworth serves as a Banking Outreach Coordinator with the Connecticut Department of Banking, helping educate Connecticut consumers about financial topics and ways to protect themselves and their money. Her outreach work includes education surrounding banking scams, financial fraud, identity theft, elder financial exploitation, and other consumer protection issues.
Kathleen will share insights into some of the financial red flags families should be aware of, common scams and warning signs, and steps you can take when you’re concerned about someone you love.
Joan Reed Wilson
Managing Partner, RWC, LLC Attorneys & Counselors at Law
Joan Reed Wilson is Managing Partner at RWC, LLC Attorneys & Counselors at Law and works with individuals and families as they navigate important legal and life-planning decisions.
Joan will bring a legal perspective to the conversation, helping attendees think about the questions families should be asking, the conversations that are important to have before a crisis occurs, and steps that can help individuals and their loved ones feel better prepared for the future.
Why This Conversation Matters
Talking about money with the people closest to us isn’t always easy. We may worry about overstepping, asking the wrong question, or bringing up something uncomfortable.
But sometimes, simply starting the conversation can make a difference.
As we head into the holiday season and spend more time with family, this event is an opportunity to learn what to look for, what to ask, and how to take those first small steps toward helping protect the people who matter most.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to know how to start the conversation.
Event Details
Women in Business Networking Night
Starting Conversations with the People You Love
Tuesday, November 17
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Ellafi Federal Credit Union
Come ready to learn, connect, ask questions, and meet other women from across our community.
RSVP Today! Space is Limited
Registration is required, and space is limited. Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening focused on financial confidence, connection, and planning for your future.
Know someone who would enjoy this event? Guests are welcome, but each attendee must register individually to reserve their spot.
This event is designed to support and celebrate women in business while welcoming all professionals interested in networking and learning.