A panel discussion on financial services is scheduled at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library, 520 W Huron from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on March 18, 2010.  Financial planners Douglas DuRussel and Kent Kern will have current information on global and U.S. finances.  They are available to answer general questions on retirement planning, asset allocation, mutual funds and gold investment.
 
Douglas DuRussel is the owner of American Pride Financial LLC and provides financial services and insurance for both business and individuals.  He not only helps his clients plan for their financial futures, but helps them to implement those plans.
   
Kent Kern specializes in retirement planning for individuals, which includes accumulation and distribution planning.  He also works with congregations and schools concerning endowments and charitable planning.  Kern is a member of Northpointe Planning Group.

The panel is sponsored by The Western Thumb TEA Party Group which is nonpartisan and committed to educating family, friends and neighbors.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and information will be available on health care, cap and trade, and current events.  The program begins at 6:00 p.m. and will conclude with a question and answer period.    Everyone is welcome.