Prout Financial Design is thrilled to present “An Evening with Ed.” Join us for an exciting evening packed with insights from one of the industry's top minds. Whether you're nearing retirement, already enjoying it, or simply want to better protect your financial future, this event is for you! 

Prout Financial Design will welcome nationally recognized CPA, bestselling author and retirement educator Ed Slott to Traverse City on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for “An Evening with Ed,” a complimentary educational event focused on retirement tax planning.

The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Park Place Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. State Street in downtown Traverse City. Slott’s presentation will be followed by a book signing featuring his latest book, The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder.

Known for making complex tax rules clear, practical and engaging, Slott will share strategies designed to help retirement savers reduce unnecessary taxes, protect their assets and make their savings last.
The FREE event is intended for individuals who are approaching retirement, currently retired or interested in understanding how taxes may affect their long-term financial plans.
About Ed Slott

Ed Slott, CPA, is a nationally recognized authority on IRAs and retirement distribution planning. The Wall Street Journal has named him “The Best Source for IRA Advice,” and USA Today has recognized his exceptional knowledge of IRA planning. He is a Professor of Practice at The American College of Financial Services and the founder of Ed Slott and Company, a provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs and attorneys.
Slott’s industry honors include recognition as an Investment News Innovator, the AICPA’s Sidney Kess Award for excellence in continuing education, a Think Advisor Luminary Award, and awards for Excellence in Estate Planning and Outstanding Service from the Foundation for Accounting Education. He has hosted seven public television specials that have collectively helped raise more than $60 million for public television.

Event Information
What: An Evening with Ed
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6–8 p.m.
Where: Park Place Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. State Street, Traverse City, Michigan
Admission: Complimentary; advance registration is requested
Registration: Available through Prout Financial Design website and Eventbrite