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October 14, 2025
7:45AM - 9:15AM EST
FPA Central Ohio Presents: Planning For Retirement
Fawcett Center, Ohio State University
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
7:45am - 9:15am
presented by
Karen Cacciatore, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
About the program:
Planning for retirement? This session is designed to help support clients who are more than 12 months from retirement but within five years of eligibility by covering how to earn service credit and become eligible for a pension benefit, understanding eligibility for the OPERS Health Care Program, and exploring tools and resources to help plan a smooth transition into retirement.
About the speaker:
Karen Cacciatore is a Senior Educator. She joined OPERS in June 1993 and has primarily worked in the benefits department providing various types of education to OPERS members.
Karen has a B.A. degree in elementary education from Ohio Christian University. She has attended OSU for continuing education and has her CRC (Certified Retirement Counselor) designation.
REGISTER HERE
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, 7:45-9:15am
7:45am - Registration and Breakfast
8:00am - Announcements and Program
Location: The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road - Clinton Room
Free parking is available on the paved lot outside of the Fawcett center and a parking pass is required.
Parking passes are now digital! Detailed parking instructions will be sent via email to registered guests in the days leading up to the event.
Continuing Education:
FPA COH will apply for one hour of CFP credit. Please arrive on time to ensure that you can sign in for CE credits.
Event Cost:
FPA Members - $35
Student Members - No charge
Season Pass Holders - No charge
Non-Members/Guests* - $55
Student Non-Members** - $30
Guest and Student Cost Notes:
*First Time Guests - No charge (one-time registration only). If you have previously registered for an FPA Central Ohio meeting, the non-member fee of $55 will apply.
**Student Non-Members - Students may attend up to 2 programs at no charge. After that, the cost is $30 per meeting. If this is your first or second visit, please contact admin@fpacentralohio.org to complete your complimentary registration, and your charge will be removed. Payments are non-refundable. A valid student ID is required at check-in.
Registration and Cancellation
Please register by 12:00 PM on October 13th, 2025, as availability cannot be guaranteed after this deadline. Cancellations will be accepted until 12:00 PM on October 13th, 2025; after that, no refunds or credits will be issued.
