Come take an historical currency trip that spans Colonial days, Civil War, Economic Panics, WWI, the Depression, the New Deal, WWII, Bretton Woods, the Global Financial Crises, and digital currencies.
The presentation includes artworks that highlight and enlighten the discussion around the dollar's evolution. The dollar has served as a global reserve currency since soon after WW1 through today.
Our presenter is CFAP member Ellen Powers, CFA. Ellen is a registered fiduciary investment advisor. Her career spans from 1982 to the present. In 2006 she founded Ascend Investment Management. Ascend managed investments and financial plans for individuals and families. In 2022 Ellen transitioned all Ascend client relationships to Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, and she continues to work with the team as a consultant. Ellen has studied American art for many years and has served as a museum docent at the Delaware Art Museum. She holds an MBA in finance and investments from The George Washington University and a BA in history from Brown University. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.
Registration is free of charge.