Sharing Knowledge Series Westfield Bank

What is wealth management and preservation, and why is it important for individuals and families?This question and more gets answered in the 27th episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series. Host Kevin Vonderau, chief lending officer at Westfield Bank, discusses wealth management, strategies for financial planning, and preserving wealth across generations with guests Brad Knapp, president of Clearstead (https://www.clearstead.com/) and Ken Morgan, chief operating officer at Clearstead Trust (https://clearsteadtrust.com/team/#ken).Investment products:• Are not FDIC insured• Are not bank guaranteed• May lose value• Are not a deposit• Are not insured by any federal or state government agencyWe want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks)Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com).

What do business leaders and consumers need to know about the economy as we head into the new year?In the 26th episode of our Sharing Knowledge Series, our guests look ahead to help business owners and consumers navigate the challenges and opportunities we’re likely to experience in 2024. Host Kevin Vonderau sits down with Mike Toth and Brian Toma to discuss what factors they’re watching to gauge the state of the economy in the new year. Mike is the Chairman & CEO of Westfield Bank (https://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/leadership-team) and Brian is a managing partner and registered investment advisor at Freeman Heyne Toma Financial Advisors (https://www.fhtadvisors.com/team/brian-toma-cfp-aif).Investment products:• Are not FDIC insured• Are not bank guaranteed• May lose value• Are not a deposit• Are not insured by any federal or state government agencyYou can read highlights of the discussion by visiting https://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/2024-economic-outlook (https://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/2024-economic-outlook) We want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks) Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com).

As we increasingly rely on technology, what can you be doing to ensure your company is protected?In the 25th episode of our Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau sits down with David Howard and Brandon Pauley to discuss the proactive steps your business can take to protect your data, privacy, and mitigate threats and disruption to your business’s operations. David is the director of technical services at V2 Technology (https://v2portal.com/site/), Brandon is a partner at the Brennan Manna Diamond (https://www.bmdllc.com/) law firm, and Kevin is the chief lending officer at Westfield Bank.To read the key takeaways from the discussion, visit www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/maintaining-good-cyber-hygiene (http://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/maintaining-good-cyber-hygiene)We want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks)Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com).

When pursuing new growth opportunities for your business, there are two big things to keep in mind: you have options, and you don’t have to go at it alone.In the 24th episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau, chief lending officer at Westfield Bank, discusses strategies related to business growth with Bob Filipiak, executive director of Cascade Capital (https://www.cascadecapital.org/), and Carrie Malotte, VP, commercial loan officer at Westfield Bank (https://www.westfield-bank.com/).To read the key takeaways from the discussion, visit westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/financing-business-growth (http://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/financing-business-growth)  We want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks)Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com).

No matter what stage of the business lifecycle you’re in, having trusted professionals in your corner can pay dividends. Are you intentional about who you surround yourself with as a business owner?In the 23rd episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau, chief lending officer at Westfield Bank, sits down with Nolan James Jr., Esq., a shareholder at Cavitch Familo & Durkin (https://cavitch.com/attorney/nolan-james/), and Leslie Oyler, CPA, Client Services Manager at Zion, Synek & Associates (https://www.zsacpa.com/who-we-are/leslie-j-oyler) for a wide-ranging discussion about the important role advisors play in growing your business.Read the article at https://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/growing-your-business (https://www.westfield-bank.com/why-westfield-bank/westfield-bank-news/growing-your-business)We want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks)Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com).

Everyone from individuals to families to business owners are impacted by the rising costs of healthcare in the U.S. What are some key trends that industry experts are watching? How is healthcare adapting to technological advances? In our 22nd episode of the Sharing Knowledge Series, host Kevin Vonderau, chief lending officer at Westfield Bank, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Prezioso, DPM, FACFAS, founder and CEO of Balance Foot & Ankle (https://www.balancecle.com/), and Tim Juka, client executive at Oswald Companies (https://www.oswaldcompanies.com/), explore these questions as a part of a broader healthcare discussion.We want to hear your feedback. Take our survey at westfield-bank.com/sks (http://www.westfield-bank.com/sks)Have questions? Email westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com (mailto:westfield-bank@westfield-bank.com)