Maverick Conference on Financial Success
2025-04-11 11:00 - 16:30 UTC
Minnesota State University, Mankato – Centennial Student Union
Join us for this inaugural event featuring insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities! Learn from top financial professionals, researchers, and creative entrepreneurs about strategies for achieving financial success. See brochures for a full schedule of events.
2025 Conference Flyer

SPECIAL SESSION
2:45 pm – Business Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
Steve Lear is one of the featured panelists who will share personal experiences and practical advice about business ownership and leadership transitions.
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Maverick Conference on Financial Success

Yom HaShoah Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St W St Louis Park, MN 55416 United States
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Yom HaShoah 2025: Holocaust Remembrance Day
Minnesota and the Dakotas Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
All are welcome to this free public service. Please register to attend.
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Zikaron BaSalon (prior to main service listed above)
Zikaron BaSalon is a tradition started in Israel in 2011 – a way to commemorate the Holocaust in more intimate gatherings, taking place every year in thousands of private living rooms and public settings. In small groups, you will hear from a child or grandchild of a survivor to remember the Holocaust through personal testimony.
All are welcome to this free public service. Please register to attend Zikaron BaSalon by April 9.
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UNLOCKING THE AMERICAN DREAM
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
A Fun Evening of Exploration
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
*limited to 24 people!
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for an entertaining and insightful evening as we delve into the concept of the American Dream. Whether you’re curious about the historical roots or contemporary interpretations of the American Dream, this event promises engaging discussions and lighthearted activities.
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Feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues. The more, the merrier!
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Stacey@SteveLear.org

UNLOCKING THE AMERICAN DREAM
2025-06-26 18:30 - 19:30
A Fun Evening of Exploration

Thursday, June 26, 20256:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
*limited to 24 people!
JOIN US!
for an entertaining and insightful evening as we delve into the concept of the American Dream. Whether you’re curious about the historical roots or contemporary interpretations of the American Dream, this event promises engaging discussions and lighthearted activities.
RSVP & SHARE
Feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues. The more, the merrier!

RSVP TO:
Stacey@SteveLear.org

Holidays Across Cultures: An Interfaith Panel
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Valley View Building, 11840 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
This is a FREE event and is open to everyone!
Join us for a meaningful morning of learning and connection as we explore the rich traditions of religious holidays across different faiths in our community. Steve Lear is part of a panel discussion featuring guest speakers from Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, each sharing insights into significant holidays within their traditions, the values behind them, and how they are celebrated. Whether you’re curious about the stories behind various holidays or interested in fostering greater cultural understanding, this session offers a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and celebrate the diversity within our community. All are welcome!
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The Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | New Orleans, LA
Steve Lear will be attending this annual conference hosted by the Council of Economic Education to learn how other communities are incorporating Finomics into their educational systems. Featuring exclusive content and interactive learning, the conference workshops are taught by respected educators and subject-matter experts who provide creative and engaging ways to teach the fundamentals of economics and personal finance, while staying abreast of new technologies.
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The Financial Planning Association of Minnesota ASCEND
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-22 | St. Paul, MN
Steve Lear and Paul Odegaard (Philanthropic Advisor at the Minneapolis Foundation) will be speaking at the annual ASCEND Conference hosted by Minnesota’s Financial Planning Association.
In their presentation, this dynamic duo encourages financial and generosity advisers to partner up, offering clients a solid support system for implementing their personal giving plans. This unique approach can help clients make a meaningful impact in their communities and discover the joy of generosity!
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KolbeCon 2025
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-24 | Phoenix, AZ
Steve Lear will attend Kolbe Corp’s annual convention, which brings together people interested in understanding and leveraging their unique instinctive strengths, allowing them to be more productive and fulfilled while enjoying the freedom to be themselves. This year’s conference celebrates the organization’s golden 50th anniversary with a special tribute to founder Kathy Kolbe’s life and legacy.
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