As we gear up for Arts Innovation Day on June 2^nd, we’re taking a moment to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing presenters, Josh Stoffregen, Vice President and head of the Global Communications Retirement Practice at Prudential Financial, Inc. In this role, Stoffregen leads global marketing communications strategy and media relations for Prudential Retirement’s people, products and services. Offering the likes of retirement mortgages, or annuity loans for example. Not too dissimilar to other retirement finance companies such as The Equity Release Experts (visit their website here for examples of their retirement products) or search around for other similar services to see what financial advice or aid can be offered to those in retirement, such as social security benefits, of which you can find more in-depth information at this blog on Social Security survivor vs spousal benefits.

He also serves as the project lead and spokesperson for Prudential’s groundbreaking “LGBT Financial Experience,” an in-depth look at the current financial landscape of LGBT Americans, which launched in November 2012.

The study found that 46% of participants thought the financial needs of the LGBT community – including saving for retirement – were thought to be just as important as non-LBGT. But 45% said they could not follow the same route to acquiring said finance as non-LGBT people can. Lack of support from families or financial institutions can mean that members of the community don’t have enough for retirement or perhaps need to consult with a medicaid attorney Michigan to ensure that they receive the aid they’re entitled to. A ground-breaking study to be sure.

Let’s get to know Josh Stoffregen of Prudential Financial. Josh will be partnering with his colleague Monique Freeman to present a workshop on Building Your PR Toolkit. Continue reading →