Esther Kuznetz - STAR Financial Solutions

Plug: President of STAR Financial Solutions Website: https://www.starfinancialsolutions.com/ Speaking Points: Through her own personal story and helping others, her biggest passion has grown into working with, and empowering, women by helping them take control of their financial future so they can focus on what really matters and have confidence regarding their finances and retirement income. · On her own in teenage years o Own apartment by 17 years old and a high school junior o Homeless for 3 days at 19 o Not able to go to college · Many jobs to make ends meet o Overtime whenever possible · The Grateful Dead influence o All you need to know about economics, business and marketing is taught in parking lots · The long road to owning a successful financial firm o Empowering others financially o Working with women specifically ABOUT ESTHER KUZNETZ Esther Kuznetz started in the financial industry as a secretary on Wall Street in the 1980’s. She moved to Sarasota in 1991 and joined a small independent firm, where she was reintroduced to the financial industry and truly found her calling. After 13 years at that firm, it was time to go out on her own and work with clients her way. Esther joined a larger firm in 2008, but after 6 years, Esther decided that being an independent advisor was more her style and started STAR Financial Solutions. Esther can be seen twice a month on The Suncoast View, where she educates viewers on investing, financial planning and other related topics. Esther has a passion for working with, and empowering women by helping them take control of their financial future so they can focus on what really matters and have confidence regarding their finances and retirement income.