Market and Sell your Brand through Storytelling
Identify your target audience's pain points and learn how to create successful marketing campaigns.Market and Sell your Brand through Storytelling
Join Lauren Bordelon, Founder of Brand Good Time in this interactive seminar to learn about the following:
- Identify your target audience's pain points - which have definitely changed over the last 6 months
- Create more effective and meaningful connections with these consumers
- Develop messaging using storytelling across your marketing channels that will influence your consumer's purchase behaviors
- *Bonus content creation worksheet and marketing resource recommendations
- When:
Thu, January 14, 2021 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Beware of individuals pretending to be BrightStar Credit Union's Fraud Department
Beware of individuals pretending to be BrightStar Credit Union's Fraud Department
BSCU has become aware of members receiving fraudulent text messages and phone calls from individuals claiming to be from the Credit Union’s Fraud Department. BSCU will never call or text asking for your CARD #, PIN # or online banking username and password. Your financial safety is our priority.
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Business Fundamentals: Starting a Business During COVID-19
You can kickstart your business today!Business Fundamentals:
Starting a Business During COVID-19
You're invited to join our virtual seminar on how to successfully start a business even with COVID-19 standing in the way. Our Business Development Manager, David Mateo, will be covering the following topics:
- Products and services to help your business.
- How to start a business during COVID-19.
- Understanding the importance of cash flow and leverage in your business.
- How to register your business name.
- How to weather the storm should there be another shutdown.
- Understand how debt or leverage can be an asset to your business.
- Learn about your industry and understand the key players.
- When:
Thu, November 19th, 2020 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Buying a Home in Today’s Market – Dec 9
Buying a Home in Today’s Market
This presentation discusses the the current home market and how to ensure success when looking to buy or sell your home.
- When:
Wed, December 9, 2020 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Homebuying 101 – Dec 2
Homebuying 101
This presentation covers the basics of the homebuying process and gets you best prepared to find your dream home.
- When:
Wed, December 2, 2020 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Tools for Tackling Stress - Oct 13
Presented by: Behavioral Health Specialist, Debra FuttermanTools for Tackling Stress
Learn how to cope with stress during troubling times
This program will help you begin to build a toolbox of positive self-care routines that can immediately decrease stress and increase personal well-being.
- When:
Tue, October 13th, 2020 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Car Buying 101 – Tricks of the Trade - Oct 7
Special Guest speaker, Mr. Bill Goldberg, Founder of Auto AdvisorsCar Buying 101 – Tricks of the Trade
Learn insider information about the car buying experience:
• Internet Car Buying Pitfalls
• Dealership profit areas
• Extras add up
• Dealer financing vs. your Credit Union
• Plus more industry info you didn’t know
- When:
Wed, October 7, 2020 - Where:
Online via Zoom
- The seminar starts from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Women And Investing - Aug 18
Women And Investing
There’s no denying the facts: Women tend to earn less and live longer than men. If you’re a woman who would like to retire one day, you may need to save more and invest more than men.
The virtual seminar will focus on taking control of your future through investing. You’ll also learn about:
• Important opportunities like asset allocation
• Understanding investor behavior
• Differences between financial products like mutual funds and annuities
- When:
Aug 18, 2020 - Time:
06:00 pm EST

Space is limited, please make your reservations today.
Give me a call at (954) 497-4182 with any questions about the virtual seminar, or contact me by email at jim.mcgary@cunamutual.com. I look forward to seeing you virtually.
This workshop is educational only and is not investment advice. If you need advice regarding your financial goals and investment needs, contact a financial advisor. There are distinct differences between annuities and certificates of deposit. Most certificates of deposit are short-term investments. Some of the products featured in this workshop are annuities and are sold by prospectus. Annuities are long-term insurance products designed for retirement purposes.
Many registered annuities offer four main features: (1) a selection of investment options, (2) tax-deferred earnings accumulation, (3) guaranteed lifetime payout options, and (4) death benefit options. Before investing, you should consider the annuity’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read it carefully. To obtain a prospectus, contact your advisor, log onto membersproducts.com or call 888.888.3940.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. CMFG Life and MEMBERS Life are stock insurance companies. MEMBERS® is a registered trademark of CMFG Life. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution. All contracts and forms may vary by state, and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.
*Securities sold, advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution to make securities available to members. Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC insured, May Lose Value, No Financial Institution Guarantee. Not a deposit of any financial institution.
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Three Transitions to Retirement - Sept 1
Three Transitions to Retirement
Are you ready to retire? You might be prepared for the financial transition, but you’ll experience lifestyle and emotional transitions as well. We can help you understand these upcoming changes and provide the information you need to better prepare for this exciting season of your life. Working together, we’ll gain clarity and confidence about your path to retirement.
During this session, you’ll learn:
• How to guard against risks and manage those that are inevitable
• Whether you are ready for retirement
- When:
Sept 1, 2020 - Time:
06:00 pm EST

Space is limited, please make your reservations today.
Give me a call at (954) 497-4182 with any questions about the virtual seminar, or contact me by email at jim.mcgary@cunamutual.com. I look forward to seeing you virtually.
This workshop is educational only and is not investment advice. If you need advice regarding your financial goals and investment needs, contact a financial advisor. There are distinct differences between annuities and certificates of deposit. Most certificates of deposit are short-term investments. Some of the products featured in this workshop are annuities and are sold by prospectus. Annuities are long-term insurance products designed for retirement purposes.
Many registered annuities offer four main features: (1) a selection of investment options, (2) tax-deferred earnings accumulation, (3) guaranteed lifetime payout options, and (4) death benefit options. Before investing, you should consider the annuity’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read it carefully. To obtain a prospectus, contact your advisor, log onto membersproducts.com or call 888.888.3940.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. CMFG Life and MEMBERS Life are stock insurance companies. MEMBERS® is a registered trademark of CMFG Life. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution. All contracts and forms may vary by state, and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.
*Securities sold, advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution to make securities available to members. Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC insured, May Lose Value, No Financial Institution Guarantee. Not a deposit of any financial institution.
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February 12, 2021
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Social Security and & Retirement - Aug 4
Social Security and Your Retirement
During the virtual seminar, you’ll find out more about your Social Security benefits and discuss the role they play when setting a clear direction for your financial future.
Participants will learn the answers to your Social Security questions, including:
• How do spouses coordinate their benefits?
• Are there different routes to take that could potentially increase your benefits?
• How do you decide where Social Security fits within your retirement plans?

- When:
Aug 4, 2020 - Time:
06:00 pm EST
Space is limited, please make your reservations today.
Give me a call at (954) 497-4182 with any questions about the virtual seminar, or contact me by email at jim.mcgary@cunamutual.com. I look forward to seeing you virtually.
This workshop is educational only and is not investment advice. If you need advice regarding your financial goals and investment needs, contact a financial advisor. There are distinct differences between annuities and certificates of deposit. Most certificates of deposit are short-term investments. Some of the products featured in this workshop are annuities and are sold by prospectus. Annuities are long-term insurance products designed for retirement purposes.
Many registered annuities offer four main features: (1) a selection of investment options, (2) tax-deferred earnings accumulation, (3) guaranteed lifetime payout options, and (4) death benefit options. Before investing, you should consider the annuity’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read it carefully. To obtain a prospectus, contact your advisor, log onto membersproducts.com or call 888.888.3940.
CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. CMFG Life and MEMBERS Life are stock insurance companies. MEMBERS® is a registered trademark of CMFG Life. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution. All contracts and forms may vary by state, and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.
*Securities sold, advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution to make securities available to members. Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC insured, May Lose Value, No Financial Institution Guarantee. Not a deposit of any financial institution.
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Homebuying 101 – Feb 23
February 12, 2021
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