BUsIness Trust Company to host ‘Women of Wisdom’ speaker series

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company recently announced a complimentary speaker luncheon series, “Wisdom of Women” (WOW), in February and March with topics for women including philanthropy, estate planning and pioneering

“Women rely on each other for references, guidance, thoughtful conversation and trust,” Wealth Services Senior Vice President Megan Marquardt said “We are proud to offer these empowering, relevant lectures featuring fascinating women shaping our community and our world ”

The series of programs will include:

∫ Feb 8 from 11:30 a m to 1 p m : “Harness the Power of Philanthropy,” with Jeannie Infante Sager, director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy The presentation will include the latest information on how women give, research on how gender shapes giving behaviors and trends in women’s and girls’ organizations in the United States It will offer giving strategies and tax effective ways to give now and later

∫ March 9 from 11:30 a m to 1 p m : “Protect Your Castle,” with attorney Janet Strickland, who specializes in wills, trusts and estate planning She will talk about decisions women need to make when they become single through divorce or death of a spouse or partner, including money management, issues with children and how to date again without sharing too much information

∫ March 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: “Paving the Way,” with Damyanti “Rani” Gupta, the first degreed female engineer at Ford Motor Co Rachel Pierce, former NBC news anchor and owner of the Rachel Pierce Art Gallery on Sanibel, will interview Gupta about being an immigrant separated from her parents, a woman in a male-dominated industry and what she tells her granddaughters about the glass ceiling The program will cover generational gifting

The events will take place at Robb & Stucky in Fort Myers and include a complimentary lunch

“This is an ideal opportunity to continue to inspire women in all stages of life, while learning, sharing and making a difference,” wealth services advisor and Senior Vice President Carolyn Rogers said

The series is intended for those who have $2 million in investible assets and higher

Seating is limited, and registration is required

For more information or to register, contact fsteger@sancaptrustco com or 239-472-8300

Robb & Stucky is at 13170 S Cleveland Ave , Fort Myers