Left Brain, Right Brand: Balancing Analysis and Creativity in Finance

When:  Nov 12, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  Long Island Chapter

Left Brain, Right Brand: Balancing Analysis and Creativity in Finance

In a world driven by numbers, creativity has become the ultimate differentiator.

Financial professionals are known for their analytical strength — the precision, logic, and rigor that drive sound decisions. But in today’s landscape, standing out also requires something more: creativity, presence, and a personal brand that communicates your unique value.

Join us for an engaging evening that explores how finance professionals can balance analytical excellence with creative expression to elevate their careers, build trust, and lead with authenticity.

Why Attend

  • Discover how creativity complements analytical thinking in shaping influence and leadership.
  • Learn practical ways to build a personal brand that reflects both competence and character.
  • Hear real-world insights from finance, branding, and recruitment experts on how to stand out in a data-driven field.
  • Connect with peers and thought leaders over dinner and conversation.

Panelists:

NATALIE BOWEN

BOWENMEDIA.COM

BOWEN – Marketing strategist working with leading financial brands.

LAURA VETERE

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-vetere-75737312/

LV Staffing Associates, Inc. – Executive recruiter specializing in top-tier finance placements.

BETH GRANGER

Beth Granger Consulting: Intrepid Social - Accelerating Your LinkedIn® & Networking Learning Curve • Exactly What to Say® Certified Guide • Speaker, consultant, trainer

TED PANEBIANCO

Strategic Visionz Consulting, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving of Long Island & Greater NYC, The Cake Don Creations - Chief Vision Office & Co-Founder

Moderator:

DAVID PENNETTA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pennetta-sior-cibs-leed-ga-b66bba7/

Executive Managing Director @ Cushman & Wakefield –  Unlocking opportunities, maximizing returns, helping clients and customers as a trusted corporate real estate partner. 


Agenda

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking & Dinner
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Left Brain, Right Brand
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Audience Q&A, Closing Remarks & Continued Networking

Register Today

Seats fill quickly for this popular dinner series — reserve your spot now and take the first step toward building a brand that stands out as much as your results.

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Location

The Milleridge Inn (NEW location)
585 North Broadway
Jericho, NY 11753