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Financial Wellness Education

STFM has entered into a relationship with Equitable Advisors, LLC, to educate and assist members who want to learn more about personal finance and improve their financial health and future. This aligns with our new strategic priority to enhance the financial acumen of family medicine educators and learners. 

During the next several years, Equitable Advisors will develop and provide educational content at STFM conferences and through online seminars, webinars, podcasts, and articles. 

Equitable Advisors has more than 160 years of experience and a long history of partnering with associations to help members secure their financial well-being.

 

STFM has provided an endorsement of Equitable Advisors, is not an Equitable Advisors’ client, and is paid a fee by Equitable Advisors for its endorsement of the firm’s investment advisory services, giving STFM a financial incentive to endorse Equitable Advisors.

Planning for the Future: Personal Finance Education With Equitable Advisors' Stephen Dunbar

February 11, 2025 | Panelists: Stephen B. Dunbar, III, JD, CLU, and Kendall M. Campbell, MD

This webinar features Stephen Dunbar, JD, Executive Vice President at Equitable Advisors interviewed by Kendall Campbell, MD, Chair of Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch. They will discuss strategies to enhance the financial health and future planning of family medicine educators. This session will provide actionable insights into assessing your financial needs, building a personalized plan for building generational wealth, and leveraging resources to secure long-term success. Gain valuable knowledge on how financial well-being intersects with professional and personal goals and learn practical tools to help you plan effectively for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your financial journey!

Objectives:

  • Assess Financial Needs and Challenges: Learn how to evaluate personal financial health and address common financial challenges faced by professionals in your field.
  • Build a Personalized Plan for the Future: Discover actionable steps to create a future planning strategy that aligns with your career and lifestyle goals to build generational wealth.
  • Leverage Resources for Long-Term Success: Identify tools and resources provided by Equitable to enhance financial literacy and planning, helping you make informed decisions about your financial future.
  • Optimize Your Income: Pinpoint strategies to aid in paying less income tax over time.
  • Enhance Your Savings Strategies: Ensure your retirement savings outlives you to create generational wealth for your family.

 

See a list of videos hosted by Equitable experts with financial wellness advice:

 

 

STFM's connection to Equitable is Stephen Dunbar III, JD, CLU, executive vice president, Southeast Complex, and financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, has "made a conscious decision to focus his personal and professional life on experiences, relationships, and adventure — to live life to its fullest and positively impact others."

Read more about Stephan Dunbar and learn how to contact

Learn more about Equitable Advisors 

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Events

August 28, 2025, 1 pm eastern/12 pm central: Webinar With NIDA: The PROUD Study & Lessons for Success in Primary Care Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment

September 8–10, 2025: The 2025 STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement

September 17, 2025, 1 pm eastern/12 pm central: STFM GME Leadership Panel Webinar Series: Balancing Strategic Priorities with Day-to-Day Fires

January 29–February 1, 2026: The 2026 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education

May 2–6, 2026: The 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference

Due Dates

August 30, 2025: Apply for Family Medicine Associate Editor Position

August 30, 2025: Apply to Join the STFM Bishop Society

September 2, 2025: Call for Presentations for 2026 STFM Annual Spring Conference

September 18, 2025: Award nominations are due for the following awards: STFM Excellence in Education Award, STFM Diversity Award, STFM Innovative Program, Lynn and Joan Carmichael STFM Recognition Award 

September 23, 2025: Nominations for Open Committee Positions Due

September 30, 2025: STFM New Faculty Scholars Applications Due

October 4, 2025: STFM Advocate Award Nominations Due

October 21, 2025: Apply to Serve on STFM Foundation Board of Trustees

October 28, 2025: Apply for the STFM Foundation Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship

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