DAVIE, Fla.—October 8, 2025—Northstar Financial Planners in Plantation, Fla., proudly sponsored NAMIWalks Broward for the second year in a row, joining hundreds of community members, families, advocates, and supporters in raising awareness and funds for mental health.
The nationwide NAMIWalks is a significant fundraiser for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The event is also one of the largest grassroots mental health awareness efforts in the country, bringing people together to celebrate hope, highlight recovery, and eliminate stigma.
This year’s walk, held Oct. 4 in Davie, drew a diverse group of participants, including mental health professionals, faith leaders, local businesses, and families affected by mental illness. Lined with signs of encouragement and music to energize walkers, the route served as both a symbol of resilience and a celebration of the progress the mental health community has achieved. Funds raised through NAMIWalks Broward will support education, support, and public awareness programs designed to ensure that no one faces mental health challenges alone.
Northstar Financial Planners’ sponsorship reflects its ongoing commitment to serving families in complex financial circumstances, particularly those caring for adult children with mental illness. The firm’s team works closely with clients to address not only traditional planning concerns, such as retirement and investments, but also the unique long-term care, housing, and guardianship considerations that arise from supporting a loved one’s mental health journey.
“Supporting NAMIWalks is deeply important for me,” said Allen Giese, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®, President and CEO of Northstar Financial Planners. “As a former board president of NAMI Broward, I know the transformative role this organization plays in our community. At Northstar, we believe that pairing financial planning with advocacy and education is key to providing peace of mind. Sponsoring NAMIWalks is one way we honor and support families’ journeys.”
Giese is the author of When Mental Illness Strikes: Crisis Intervention for the Financial Plan, a guide for families navigating the intersection of financial planning and mental illness. His book, along with Northstar’s dedicated financial planning services, underscores the firm’s philosophy: Planning is about more than numbers—it’s about preparing families for life’s most personal challenges.
As mental health continues to be a national conversation, Northstar Financial Planners is proud to stand with NAMI and the Broward community in advancing resources, breaking stigma, and building hope.
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About Northstar Financial Planners Inc.
Northstar Financial Planners is an independent Registered Investment Advisor committed to helping people achieve what is most important to them in life. Based in Plantation, Florida, the fee-only advisory firm provides financial planning and investment management services to clients including pre-retirees, Florida Retirement System special-risk employees, and families of children with special needs. Contact Northstar Financial Planners at 954-693-0030 or northstarplanners.com.
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Allen Giese, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®
Northstar Financial Planners
1250 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 275
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-693-0030