Advance Your Expertise at the Red Shield Symposium

Attention attorneys, accountants, CFPs, trust officers, and charitable planning professionals: mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18, 2025, when Rockford hosts an in-person Red Shield Symposium. This is a premier event that blends expert insights, estate planning strategies, and continuing education in one powerful day.

What You’ll Gain

Cutting-Edge Insights: Dive into the latest developments in estate planning, emerging tax and legislative trends, and how nonprofit gift strategies can align with philanthropic goals. 

Top-Tier Speakers

Learn from nationally recognized authorities:

• Professor Samuel A. Donaldson, Georgia State University
• Pamela J. Davidson, JD, Davidson Gift Design
• Phil Purcell, JD, The Salvation Army Central Territory
• Charles Slamar, Jr., JD, LL.M, Senior VP, Thompson & Associates

Event Details at a Glance

• Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
• Location: NIU Rockford, 8500 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 
• Cost to Attend: $75.00 per participant
• Continuing Education Credits: 5.0 total credit hours, including 1.5 hours of ethics credit (does not apply for CFP ethics credit; CFP ethics count toward general credit). 

Why Attend?

This Symposium offers an unmatched convergence of timely legal, financial, and philanthropic learning—perfect for professionals aiming to enhance client value and compliance. Whether you're seeking to earn continuing credits, stay current on laws, or connect with industry leaders, this event delivers.

Register or Sponsor

Ready to register? Head to TheRedShield.org to secure your spot. 

Register Now

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Nancy Jenkins, Development Director, at nancy.jenkins@usc.salvationarmy.org for details.