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Partnership Highlights Shared Commitment to Mental Health Advocacy and Support
NAMI Broward County is proud to announce Northstar Financial Planners as a Premier Sponsor of NAMIWalks, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Nova Southeastern University. This signature event raises vital funds and awareness to support NAMI Broward’s FREE mental health programs for individuals and families across Broward County. Northstar’s partnership reflects a shared mission and a commitment to supporting those affected by mental illness.
Northstar is a fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firm with a strong focus on helping families navigate the complexities of caring for loved ones with serious mental illness and special needs. That mission is deeply personal to Northstar’s founder, Allen Giese, President & CEO, who served as Board President of NAMI Broward County from 2019 to 2023. His lived experience fuels the firm’s commitment to guiding families through benefits, estate planning, and long-term care with empathy and expertise.
“Supporting mental health causes like NAMI Broward and NAMIWalks helps break stigma, expands access to care, and fosters a more compassionate, resilient society,” said Allen Giese, President & CEO of Northstar. “Mental wellness affects every aspect of life—from relationships to productivity—so promoting awareness and resources benefits individuals, families, businesses and communities alike. Everyone deserves support, understanding, and the chance to thrive.”
“Northstar Financial Planners exemplifies the spirit of community engagement and dedication and helping raise awareness and provide essential resources to those affected by mental illness,” said Lisa Ruggieri, NAMI Broward Board President. “Their support has made a significant difference in countless lives. We are deeply grateful for their partnership.”
NAMI Broward invites you to take the walk of your life with NAMIWalks. Together, we will create meaningful change in our community under the theme “Mental Health for All.”
Registration for NAMIWalks is free! To sign up or learn more, visit: https://www.namiwalks.org/
To learn more about Northstar Financial Planners, visit: https://www.northstarplanners.
About NAMI Broward County
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots organization dedicated to individuals facing mental illness, particularly serious mental illness, and their family members, caregivers, and friends. NAMI Broward County, affiliated with NAMI Florida, Inc., is marking 40 years of impactful service, with 20 local affiliates and 2,000 members statewide. NAMI Broward County’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Trained NAMI volunteers across Broward County deliver peer-led programs, providing free education, skills training, and support to those living with or supporting a loved one with a mental illness. For more information, please visit www.namibroward.org.
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