Celebration Lifelong Speaker Series – Fall-Winter 2025

Presenter: Dennis Kaszynski

Dennis Kaszynski has been a cyber specialist most of his adult life. He has maintained network systems for large organizations, protected them against cyber threats, and programmed financial systems and communications for companies, including Fidelity Investments, state institutions, and military radar and communication systems. His recent qualifications and training include Cisco CCNA certification, military cyber operational specialty, and teaching defensive cyber operations for Eastern European countries, including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Macedonia, Croatia, and others.

• Examine and understand common information documents (SSA-1099, 1099-R, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV)
• Catch errors before they cause problems
• Leverage IRS transcripts for clarity

Presenter: Tom Williams and Iris Palma

Tom Williams is a federally licensed tax practitioner and Enrolled Agent, the highest credential awarded by the IRS for tax professionals. Tom is also one of fewer than five hundred non-attorneys nationwide admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court. His accounting background and specialized credentials make him a knowledgeable resource in the complex world of taxes.

Iris Palma and Tom Williams co-authored a series of tax books and guides for small business owners and individual taxpayers. A key highlight of their collaboration is the award-nominated book, Deducting The Right Way: Untangling Small Business Accounting & Taxes. With a Juris Doctor and an undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship, Iris combines her legal and business acumen to create co-authored materials and presentations that are both comprehensive and pragmatically useful.

Dr. Duane McRorie will discuss common foot and ankle conditions and potential treatment options. He is dedicated to serving the medical and surgical needs of patients by providing a complete range of foot and ankle care, including diabetic foot care, wound care, elective foot surgery, reconstruction, and the management of trauma.

Presenter: Dr. Duane McRorie, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Duane McRorie is a graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He attended the University of Central Florida and Seminole State College. He is Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. McRorie practices privately at the Celebration Foot and Ankle Institute, affiliated with AdventHealth Hospital, Celebration.

Talk about the end of US exceptionalism, the end of dollar dominance, and the end of globalization seems to have impacted the markets this year. Yet, the shift in market leadership began much earlier than these trendy topics began circulating and is more deeply rooted. A new investing cycle is well underway with new characteristics. Jeff will discuss the implications for investors and which trends are worth paying attention to. He will also address key topics: How much do politics matter to the markets? Are we headed for a recession? Where are the best investing opportunities and the biggest risks?

Presenter: Jeffrey Kleintop

Until his retirement in 2025, Jeffrey Kleintop was Chief Global Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab, responsible for analyzing and discussing global market trends and events to help investors understand their significance and financial implications. He has been frequently cited in a range of national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron’s, and the Financial Times, and has been a regular guest on high-profile news networks, including CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business News, and CNN. Jeffrey has been cited in The Wall Street Journal as one of “Wall Street’s best and brightest” and is the author of the investing book “Market Evolution: How to Profit in Today’s Changing Financial Markets”, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2006. Prior to joining Schwab in 2014, Jeffrey served as chief market strategist at LPL Financial. Earlier in his career, he was chief investment strategist at PNC. He received an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and earned a BS in business administration from the University of Delaware. Jeffrey is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

In this lecture, we will journey through the awe-inspiring history of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, from its groundbreaking in 1163 to its role as a symbol of French identity. We’ll explore its magnificent Gothic architecture, the dramatic moments it witnessed—from Napoleon’s coronation to the French Revolution—and the hidden stories embedded in its stones and gargoyles. The lecture will bring to life the cathedral’s cultural and religious significance across centuries, revealing how it has endured wars, revolutions, and neglect. We’ll also delve into the devastating 2019 fire, the global response, and the ambitious restoration efforts underway to return Notre Dame to its former glory. Join us for a powerful narrative of resilience, beauty, and the enduring spirit of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

Presenter: Dan Zagata

Dan Zagata is the Managing Director of Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm. Dan brings 21 years of experience working with professionals, businesses, and non-profits to help them realize their financial potential and goals. Dan earned a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, Boston, and earned his DBA in Finance from the International School of Management, Paris, France. He also holds a graduate certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Miami. In addition, he has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College and is a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Presenter: Griffon Binkowski

Griffon Binkowski is a lifelong Celebration resident and an anthropology M.A. student at the University of Central Florida. As a biological archaeologist and museum educator, he is enthusiastic about pairing scientific research with public education to connect people of today with people of the past. He specializes in trace element analysis of bone and teeth, which can reveal new information about the lives of past peoples, including their diet, mobility, and health. He has worked with archaeological materials from Belize, Florida, and Egypt, and has excavated at Cape Canaveral and Dayr Al-Barsha.

Learn how the Disney Institute works with individuals, groups, companies, and organizations to provide professional development courses and advisory services. Stephen will share best practices from Disney in areas of Leadership Excellence, Employee Engagement, and Quality Services, and he will explain the principles behind Disney’s approach and share how individuals and organizations can adapt and apply those principles.

Presenter: Stephen Starks

In his role as an Enterprise Sales Director, Stephen leads the Disney Institute B2B sales team, ensuring success through efforts to promote awareness of Disney Institute products and engagement with the brand, as well as by building strong relationships through a consultative approach to developing short- and long-term solutions for guests and clients. During Stephen’s career, he has led sales and marketing teams for national and international companies, operated his own consulting business, and was a founding executive for a startup financial services company. Stephen has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University. Stephen and his wife have been Celebration residents for 22 years.