Virginia E. Dhondt Named President Of Financial Planning Association Of Greater Phoenix

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

VIRGINIA E. DHONDT NAMED PRESIDENT

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

www.keatsconnelly.com