14th Annual

Rendezvous

July 28 - 31, 2025 | Westminster, Colorado

Navigating Change: Building Capacity. Empowering Wellbeing.

Join Professionals Representing More than 20 Disciplines for Collaborative Dialogue, Keynotes, and Breakout Sessions.

Reconnect and engage with colleagues from across the country while enjoying exceptional programming.

Navigating Change: Building Capacity. Empowering Wellbeing.

This year’s theme, Navigating Change: Building Capacity. Empowering Wellbeing, emerged from the understanding that the pace of change is accelerating and can be overwhelming. We can’t get ahead of it, and we can’t manage it alone. Through connection and collaboration, we can go from struggle to strength, expand capacity, and empower wellbeing in ourselves and our clients.

We invite you to join us to gain transformative insights, strengthen your practice, and build deeper connections within a community of forward-thinking professionals.

In past years, we have sold out and closed registration early.  We encourage you to register early to secure your spot. 

Expect More & Benefit Big

Rendezvous Topics Include:

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Family Dynamics & Culture

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Family Governance & Leadership

Philanthropy, Stewardship & Legacy

Philanthropy, Stewardship & Legacy

Professional Collaboration

Professional Collaboration

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Personal Development & Growth

Why Attend

Join professionals like you at the premier and most professionally diverse Purposeful Planning event of the year for one-of-a-kind learning and networking opportunities:

You're In Good Company. Meet Our Speakers.

Keynote Speaker

Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins

Keynote Speaker and Author

Additional Main Stage Speakers

Anne Bauer

Anne Bauer

Founder
Legacy with Anne Bauer

Susan Bradley

Susan Bradley

Founder
Sudden Money® Institute

Charles Eckhart

Principal
Cathexis Group

Josh Gentine

President
Bench Consulting

Liza Hanks

Liza Hanks

Director, Gift Planning
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Kristin Keffeler

Chief Learning Officer
Johnson Financial Group
Principal, Illumination 360

Chris Koenemann

Chris Koenemann

Family Advisor & Coach
Chris Koenemann Consulting

Melissa Blitch

Melissa Mitchell-Blitch

Family Business & Wealth Consultant
Eredita Consulting

Lisa Orlick

Lisa Orlick

Founder
Lisa Orlick Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Buddy Thomas

James "Buddy " Thomas

Chief Planning Officer
Superior Planning, LLC

We'll Be Announcing Additional Main Stage Speakers Soon!

Breakout Session Faciliators

Emily Balentine Barbour

Principal, Head of Client Experience
Balentine, LLC

Doug Baumeoel

Doug Baumoel

Founding Partner
Continuity Family Business Consulting

Michael Blacksburg

Estate & Legacy Advisor
Blacksburg Law

Elizabeth Boatwright

Elizabeth “Libby” Boatwright

Chaplain, Pastor and Certified Financial Planner

Emily Bouchard

Family Advisor, Speaker, Author
Blended Families Flourishing

Joseph Brooks

Joseph Brooks

Managing Director
Arabella Advisors

Andrea Carpenter

Andrea Carpenter

Transition Guide & President
The Transition Strategists

Lori Coonen

Lori M. Coonen

Principal
Genacy Group

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Nathan Dungan

Founder and President
Share Save Spend®

Charles Eckhart

Principal
Cathexis Group

Paul Edelman

Paul Edelman

Family Wealth Coach
Edelman and Associates

Betsy Erickson

Managing Director & Head of Family and Individual Services
Arabella Advisors

Dan Felix

Dan Felix

Owner
The Professional Trustee

Valerie Galinskaya

Managing Director
Merrill Center for Family Wealth™

Sara Hamilton

Sara Hamilton

Founder, Board Chair
Family Office Exchange
Co-Founder,
Enterprise Family Advisors

Lindsay Hardie

Owner, CEO
Sierra Legacy Consulting

Paul L. Hokemeyer

Founding Principal
Drayson Mews

Jay Hughes

James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr.

Former Counselor-at-Law and Author

Luke Jernagan

Luke Jernagan

Managing Director of Family Learning
Matter Family Office, LLC

Peter Johnson

Peter W. Johnson, Jr.

Principal
PWJohnson Wealth & Legacy, LLC

Kristin Keffeler

Chief Learning Officer
Johnson Financial Group
Principal
Illumination 360

Elizabeth Ledoux

Transition Guide & CEO
The Transition Strategists

Melinda Marble

Melinda Marble

Writer and Philanthropic Advisor

Karen McNeill

Founder & Principal
Verdandi & Associates

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Natalie McVeigh

Managing Director
EisnerAmper Center for Family Business Excellence

Sofia Michelakis

Philanthropic Advisor, Managing Director
Phīla Engaged Giving

Shilpa Mirchandani

Director
Merrill Center for Family Wealth™

Lauren Ogg

Lauren Ogg

Vice President, Learning and Content Design
Merrill Center for Family Wealth™

Nicholas Palahuk

Nicholas Palahnuk

Founder and CEO
PhilanthPro

Leslie Pine

Leslie Pine

Managing Partner
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI)

Sandra Pollack

Founder and Principal
Trimaran Advisory Group Ltd.

Mitchell Spearman

Mitchell Spearman

Founder & Dreamer
Gifts of a Lifetime
Wealth & Legacy Advisor
Balentine, LLC

John A Warnick

John A. Warnick, Esq.

Founder
Purposeful Planning Institute

Matthew Wesley, JD, MDiv

Matthew Wesley

Founder
Ascend Family Advisory

Natalie White

Natalie White

Founder & Principal
Natalie Legacy Portraits

Caren Yanis

Caren Croland Yanis

Principal
Croland Consulting, LLC

Rod Zeeb

Rod Zeeb

Founder and CEO
The Heritage Institute

Hotel Information

We look forward to hosting Rendezvous at the beautiful Westin in Westminster, Colorado!   We have negotiated a very favorable rate for our attendees (booking link provided upon registration).  Ideally positioned 15 minutes from both Denver and Boulder, The Westin Westminster provides convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and abundant outdoor recreation afforded by the Rocky Mountains. 

The cut-off date is July 8, 2025. Reservation requests made after that date, or after our block has been filled, will be based on the hotel’s prevailing rates and availability at that time.

Attend Rendezvous

Secure Your Spot Today!

PPI Member Rate

$ 1495
  • Must Be Member of PPI

Non-Member Rate

$ 2095
  • A full one-year membership included at no additional cost

Attend Rendezvous

Rendezvous is SOLD OUT!
Please email shannon@purposefulplanninginstitute.com to add your name to the waitlist.

Testimonials

Program Overview

A detailed brochure—including breakout session and speaker information—will be available soon. Please check back for updates!

Monday - July 28th

Tuesday - July 29th

  • 7:00am – 7:45am Breakfast & Optional Roundtable Discussions
  • 8:00am – 9:30am Opening Keynote
  • 10:15am – 11:30am Breakout Sessions
  • 11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch & Optional Roundtable Talks
  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm Plenary Session
  • 3:45pm – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm Small Group Dinners (Optional)
  • 8:30pm – 10:00pm Open Mic & Sing-Along (Optional)

Wednesday - July 30th

  • 7:00am – 7:45am Breakfast & Optional Roundtable Talks
  • 8:00am – 9:45am FRED Talks
  • 10:30am – 11:45am Breakout Sessions
  • 11:45am – 1:00pm Lunch & Optional Roundtable Talks
  • 1:00pm – 2:15pm Breakout Sessions
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm Rendez-Community
  • 6:30pm – 8:00pm PPI Community Banquet
  • 8:00pm – 10:00pm Open Mic & Sing-Along (Optional)

Thursday - July 31st

More Than Just a Conference

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Purposeful Planning Institute gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our sponsors. Their partnership powers our programs, strengthens our community, and helps us deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Sponsoring PPI is more than just support—it’s a statement of leadership. It signals your commitment to advancing client-centered planning and to being part of a movement that’s shaping the future of purposeful planning.

We have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities still available. Please download the Sponsorship Opportunities brochure or contact us for more information.

Platinum Level

Family Office Exchange
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Silver Level

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Ascend Healthcare
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Exhibitors

Emerald City Productions
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The American College of Financial Services

Sponsorship Opportunities