CONTACT: ALISON BAILIN
ABAILIN@HMAPR.COM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
VIRGINIA E. DHONDT NAMED PRESIDENT
OF FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PHOENIX
KeatsConnelly, a wealth management firm with approximately $200 million
under advisement that assists Canadians and Americans in realizing their dreams of a cross-border lifestyle, is
pleased to announce that its own Virginia E. Dhondt, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in
both Canada and the United States, has been named president of the Financial Planning Association of Greater
Phoenix.
As president, Dhondt, who has been with Keats, Connelly and Associates since 2006, will be
responsible for unifying the voice, focus and resources of the financial planning community; bringing together
those who champion the financial planning process; facilitating the success of members and growth of the
organization; cultivating the body of knowledge of personal financial planning; advancing the awareness of the
characteristics of professional financial planners; and effectively communicating a common understanding of the
discipline of personal financial planning and the benefits of its use. Dhondt has also served as vice president and
secretary/treasurer of the organization.
About KeatsConnelly
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010, Keats, Connelly and Associates, LLC is the largest wealth management
firm in the United States specializing in cross-border issues. With offices in Arizona, Florida and Michigan, the
firm’s focus is to reduce the stress associated with living, investing and working on both sides of the border,
while at the same time creating opportunities for very large potential tax savings. The firm’s fee-only
compensation model enables the company to maintain its philosophy of promoting clients’ best interests, at all
times, while avoiding any potential conflict of interest with commissions. For more information, please visit