CCU Hosts Free Seminar: “High Yield Investing in a Low Yield Environment”

Public invited to free workshop on effective investment planning

Grayslake, IL, February 7, 2012:  In today’s economy, the need to prepare and build a stable plan for investment has never been more important. With downward pressure on savings and the uncertainty of the market, it’s critical to provide ourselves with the proper tools to help navigate the path to successful investing.

Do you have questions about how to create your plan for financial stability?  If you answered, “Yes,” you’re invited to join Consumers Credit Union (CCU) and Consumers Financial & Investment Services (CF & IS) as we present “High Yield Investing in a Low Yield Environment,” a no cost educational workshop, on February 23rd.  This FREE seminar will provide strategic options to help you maneuver effectively and efficiently through the world of high yield investing.  You’ll also get answers to your questions so you can equip yourself with the tools your need to build your personal investment portfolio.

“Creating the right plan to meet your personal needs is the key to successful investing,” said Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President.  “’High Yield Investing in a Low Yield Environment’ was created with you in mind, providing the information you need to create the best plan for you.  It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, get answers and move forward with confidence in your future.”

The workshop is led by Michael Eccleston. Michael is a BlackRock Advisor Consultant supporting Independent Financial Professionals in Illinois and Northern Indiana. He joined BlackRock in 2009 and has more than 20 years of investment industry experience.  Michael began his career at Kemper Financial in Chicago before joining Van Kampen Investments as an External Wholesaler.  He was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and received a BS in Management & Finance from Purdue University.  Michael now currently resides in Glenview, IL.

“High Yield Investing in a Low Yield Environment” is a no cost educational seminar, open to the public as well as credit union Members.  The workshop is hosted by Consumers Credit Union and Consumers Financial & Investment Services in cooperation with BlackRock Financial and Consumers Cooperative Association, CCU’s sponsor.  Attendees will learn practical and easy-to understand answers to questions about . . .

• “Equity overweight”
• Being selective while on a fixed income
• Alternative investments and multi-asset classes

Here are the details:

Date:  Thursday, February 23, 2012

Time:  5:30pm registration: seminar starts at 6:00pm

Location:  Keylime Cove, 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee, IL.

RSVP:  Cedric Ivy (CedricI@myconsumers.org or 847.265.5541)

Seating is limited, so please contact Cedric to reserve your seat and/or for more information about “High Yield Investing in a Low Yield Environment.”  Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, Volo . . . and online at www.myconsumers.org.