Greetings to our current and prospective Chapter Members and welcome to the American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA) chapter website for Lake Charles, LA #4396!

As an IRS approved, 501(c)(3) NonProfit Organization, our mission is to empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing local communities with objective financial education. It is our pleasure to educate our local communities and share how AFEA works to provide all Americans the education and experience they need to enhance their financial understanding and management.

AFEA specializes in providing high-level financial education classes and events at establishments of all types:

Libraries  ♦  Universities, Colleges, Junior Colleges  ♦  Businesses  ♦  Nonprofit and Fundraising Organizations

Class offerings include:

A Guide to 401k Rollovers  ♦ The ABCD’s of Medicare ♦  Advanced Estate Planning ♦ An Introduction to Annuities  ♦ Business Continuation Planning ♦ College Planning ♦ The Essentials of Estate Planning  ♦ Financial Planning Basics ♦ Investing for Women ♦ IRAs, Annuities, and Other Sources of Retirement Income  ♦ Living a Tax-Free Retirement ♦ Most Common Financial Mistakes ♦ Myths and Facts About Annuities ♦ Planning for Long-Term Care  ♦ Retirement Basics ♦ Retirement Income Planning ♦ Roth IRA Conversions ♦ Safe Money Principles of Retirement Planning ♦ Social Security Benefit Options  ♦ Special Needs Planning ♦ Understanding Your IRA ♦ Understanding Your Roth IRA ♦ Variable Annuities ♦ Women and Money ♦ Your Employee-Sponsored Retirement Plan

We invite you to attend our local workshops and become an active member by participating in our educational events throughout the community.

Thank you for visiting your local Chapter’s website; we look forward to seeing you in a class soon!

As the president of his financial group, Troy Stine is a seasoned financial professional with over two decades of experience. He specializes in helping pre-retirees and retirees develop strategic, tax-efficient plans to achieve financial security throughout retirement and beyond. His expertise in retirement planning and wealth distribution empowers clients to navigate their financial futures with confidence.

As a member of the Financial Educator’s Network, Troy strongly believes that financial education is a key pillar of long-term security. Through his educational efforts, he has collaborated with numerous organizations, including private and public corporations, professional associations, civic groups, and universities. Additionally, he is a featured guest host on the nationally syndicated Wealth Management Radio Show with Dean Barber.

Troy is aligned with some of the nation’s most esteemed financial professionals, including Harvard-trained economic forecaster Harry Dent, top distribution planner Paul Grangaurd, and nationally renowned CPA Ed Slott. As a member of Ed Slott’s Elite Advisors Group, an exclusive network of financial advisors specializing in IRA strategies, Troy stays at the forefront of evolving economic and tax laws to provide clients with informed, up-to-date financial guidance.

Being part of an independent firm allows Troy to bring his vision to life—helping individuals achieve a secure retirement through his unwavering passion and commitment to client success.