INTRODUCTION TO INVESTING

Introduction to Investing: Building Wealth & Confidence

Ready to take the mystery out of investing?

Join Happy Valley Changemakers and the Work, Wealth & Agency Collective for an engaging and approachable introduction to investing designed to help women build confidence with their financial future.

This session will break down the fundamentals of investing in plain language, covering key concepts such as risk, diversification, long-term wealth building, and how to get started regardless of where you are on your financial journey. Whether you’re exploring investing for the first time or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, actionable next steps, and greater confidence in your ability to grow wealth over time.

Presenters Julie Heaton, Certified Personal Finance Counselor and Director of Penn State’s Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center, and Lainey Hauser, Wealth Manager at PFG Wealth Advisors, bring expertise in financial education, planning, and investment…