PLEASE NOTE - SPECIAL LOCATION - university of ne at omaha - mammel hall, room 216

We've got six hours of quality and timely continuing education programs (including Insurance CE in the afternoon) for you on Friday, Nov. 21 - with a Zoom option available for those of you unable to attend in-person at University of Nebraska at Omaha Mammel Hall, Room 216, Omaha, NE.  

AGENDA (ALL TIMES LISTED ARE CENTRAL TIME)

8:30 AM - Check-in, coffee & juice will be available
9:00-10:00 - Cybersecurity in a Changing World
10:00-11:00 - Small Cap Market Update
11:00-12:00 - Core Conundrum
12 to 12:30 PM – Lunch (buffet available for in-person attendees)
12:30 to 3:30 PM – The Importance of Ethics in an Unethical World

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Cybersecurity in a Changing World 

This presentation introduces business professionals, financial advisors, legal practitioners, and insurance agents to the realities of today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Using real-life scenarios and clear, accessible best practices, the session emphasizes practical steps for protecting data, minimizing risk, and fostering security awareness across organizations.  Participants will leave with actionable insights into current and emerging cybersecurity threats, and the basic defense strategies that can significantly reduce vulnerability—regardless of industry.

Small Cap Market Update

Core Conundrum

featured speakers

Cybersecurity in a Changing World  -- Phil Taylor, Vice President, American PCS, Inc

After 25 years in the newspaper industry - spending the last seven as President of the Omaha World-Herald - Phil transitioned to IT services in 2019, serving as Vice President for a Lincoln-based IT services provider before spending 2 years as Chief Administrative Officer for a Council Bluffs nonprofit. 

Now Vice President at American PCS, Phil oversees customer relations with a focus on client satisfaction, long-term partnerships, and aligning IT solutions with organizational goals. He also serves as a bridge between technical teams and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

In his spare time, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children.

Small Cap Market Update -- Rob Harvey, CFA, Co-Head of Product Specialists, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Rob Harvey serves as a subject matter expert for Dimensional’s equity portfolios and performance.  He joined Dimensional in 2016 as an Associate Portfolio Manager and has managed international, emerging markets, and domestic equity portfolios. Rob also worked in the firm’s London office, managing international and global equity strategies within the Portfolio Management team.

Prior to joining Dimensional, Rob worked in the treasury department of Cisco Systems, trading foreign exchange, managing fixed income portfolios, and conducting the company’s share repurchase program.

Rob earned his MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He received a bachelor of science in finance and international business and a bachelor of arts in German from Villanova University and is a CFA® charter holder.

Core Conundrum -- Stratton Brown, Vice President, Central Region, Guggenheim Investments

Stratton Brown is a Regional Vice President at Guggenheim Investments, covering the Trust and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel across the central region of the U.S. Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Stratton represents a broad range of Guggenheim's investment solutions, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts (SMAs), closed-end funds, and private offerings. He works closely with institutional clients and advisors to deliver fixed income strategies that align with market dynamics and long-term portfolio goals.

Stratton joined Guggenheim Investments in 2022 as a Regional Sales Associate in Chicago before advancing to his current leadership role in 2024. Prior to Guggenheim, he gained valuable experience in private placement investments during an internship at Mutual of Omaha and worked in client advisory services with Merrill Lynch.

Stratton earned his undergraduate degree from Creighton University, where he was also a student-athlete. He brings a strong blend of technical knowledge, relationship management, and market insight to his work with clients, and is a frequent presenter on topics including fixed income market structure, structured credit opportunities, and benchmark-aware investing.

The Importance of Ethics in an Unethical World -- Dr. Jamie Wagner, Associate Professor, Director - Center for Economic Education, Department of Economics, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dr. Jamie Wagner, Associate Professor, Director – Center for Economic Education, Department of Economics, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Dr. Jamie Wagner received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is a faculty member in the Economics Department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also directs the Center for Economic Education working with pre-service and K-12 teachers in the Omaha area. Dr. Wagner is also a professor and teaching fellow for the Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) which is a nationally known non-profit dedicated to improving economic education throughout the nation and across the world. Dr. Wagner's research interests include economic education, economic pedagogy, and financial literacy. She is a dynamic speaker who demonstrates economics concepts through interactive activities including simulations, discussions, and games. 

CE CREDITS

The morning session will provide three hours CFP® credits, CLE Legal credits (NE), CPE Accounting credits, Professional Recertification (formerly PACE) credits and Insurance credits for both NE & IA, pending approvals.  

The afternoon program will provide three hours of ethics credit for Insurance (NE & IA), CLE Legal (NE), CPE Accounting, and Professional Recertification (formerly PACE), pending approvals.  It also will provide 3 hours of GENERAL CFP® credit (pending approval) – but is NOT approved for CFP ETHICS credit.  The FPA of Nebraska will offer a two-hour CFP ETHICS course as part of our March 2026 meeting, date TBA.

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