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Barbara VanderWerf

Financial Counselor
Lecture Topics: Financial Fraud On Seniors, Miscellaneous
Expertise: Financial Literacy
Available for in-person lectures in: South Florida
Available via Zoom?: Yes
To book Barbara, e-mail: dan@primetimepresenters.com, or fill out this form here.

Barbara VanderWerf is an Assistant Professor of Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, and currently teaches management, leadership and ethics, and financial literacy. Barbara also specializes in online course development. She holds both a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Barbara is also the Director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University and owns Hope Financial Counseling, a private financial coaching and counseling firm. One of her passions is helping others understand personal finance and practical money management to live a financial freedom life.

Outside of her work, she facilitates financial literacy groups at her church, enjoys time with her grandchildren, and loves to walk her rescue dog, Abbey.

This was incredibly interesting & his communication was excellent. Can’t thank you enough for offering this – remarkable & quite an education – bits of advice we can all use day to day.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I could have listened to him for at least another hour. It was a fascinating presentation!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

Speaker was great! Presentation thoughtfully included enough time at the end for questions, which enhanced the presentation with additional information. Thank you for thinking of such an intriguing topic in the series!

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

This was one of the best programs you have had. I think you said programs are not taped, but I think you would have given this one a A+++.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee

I can’t give enough stars. This was wonderful and the questions were thoughtful and answered with the grace and ease of a wonderful presenter.

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

I thought this program was very interesting. I enjoy my local theater and never knew or even imagined all the ins and outs of putting on a show. I would definitely be interested in any other program by this presenter.”

Parker Life Senior Living attendee after Mark’s “Let’s Put On A Show” lecture

“James Calaski’s lecture on national, regional, and hyper-local history was professional and highly informative. Our patrons were incredibly engaged, the delivery was well-paced and articulate… We’ll be having him back!”

Brianne Colombo
Director
Glen Rock, NJ Public Library

“Your knowledge of the German American Bund and their history is second to none… Your expertise, both from a historical and research perspective and also in the field, enabled us to capture phenomenal footage for our project… thank you for appearing in our film.”

Annette Baumeister
Documentary Film Director ('The American Führer')

“James Calaski’s gifts as a historian, coupled with his innate skills as a police detective, bring a unique perspective to his work. He is thorough in his research, always going to those places where the facts lead. All that, plus Jim’s personable style and good sense of humor make him an ideal presenter for any group event.”

Arnie Bernstein
Author of 'Swastika Nation: Fritz Kuhn and the Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund'

FANTASTIC !!! She is an incredible lecturer. Only wish more time could have been spent on each segment of her presentation. Left me wishing for more. The blend of history and literature was so interesting and informative.

Parker Life Senior Living Attendee after Myra’s American Dreams: The Immigrant Experience In US Literature lecture
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Golden Years and Golden Strategies: Financial Tips For Seniors

Join financial counselor Barbara VanderWerf as she explores essential financial strategies for seniors. We’ll cover how to manage retirement expenses, avoid financial scams, protect your assets with key legal documents, and create a ‘peace of mind’ file.”

Staying Safe From Scams: Trust Your Gut And Slow Things Down

Join financial counselor and founder of Hope Financial Counseling, Barbara VanderWerf, for an engaging and practical session on how seniors can protect themselves from scams. In this talk, you’ll learn how to recognize common fraud tactics targeting older adults—such as phone, email, and in-person scams—and discover simple strategies to stay safe. Barbara will emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts and slowing things down before responding to suspicious requests. With real-life examples and easy-to-follow advice, this presentation empowers you to make confident, informed decisions and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Are you ready to bring Primetime Presenters to your community?

Please e-mail dan@primetimepresenters.com for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!
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