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Intro to Safe & Smart Investing

Presented by Sydney Binkley, Seton Hall University

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Introduction to Safe and Smart Investing

This presentation is designed for those seeking an introduction to the basics of investing. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of finances, including inflation-buying power and compound interest, as well as knowledge of what questions to ask potential financial advisors. The presentation will also provide helpful tips on avoiding investment pitfalls, in addition to applying for and maintaining a credit card. Finally, it will provide insight into what the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") is and how it can help investors when problems arise. 

Sydney Binkley is a third-year law student at Seton Hall University School of Law. She is a life-long resident of New Jersey and graduated from Kean University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to law school, she worked at a law firm handling residential real estate closings. Throughout law school, Ms. Binkley has worked as a judicial intern for the New Jersey Superior Court, Ocean Vicinage, as well as a law clerk for multiple firms. Additionally, she has represented clients as a pro bono student attorney through the Law School's FINRA Investor Advocacy program. Ms. Binkley also serves as the President of the Seton Hall First Generation Law Students Association, Comments Editor for the Seton Hall Law Review, and as a volleyball coach for Ocean County Volleyball Club. 

The Seton Hall University School of Law Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) Investor Advocacy Project (“IAP”) is one of 10 securities arbitration clinics throughout the United States.  The FINRA IAP program at Seton Hall is a pro bono program, which provides free legal representation to New Jersey residents of modest means with securities fraud claims.

In addition to providing free legal representation, the FINRA IAP program also conducts educational programs on financial literacy and informed investing throughout New Jersey. This presentation will cover the challenges facing every investor, tips on avoiding investment pitfalls, the questions investors should ask when choosing an investment product, and tips on applying for and maintaining credit cards. 

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