More investors are seeking ways to grow their wealth while supporting businesses and projects they believe in.

This workshop introduces community investing and explores how individuals can fund real companies and local initiatives through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), Regulation A+ (Reg A+), and other alternative investment opportunities.

Join Paul Lovejoy, Principal Advisor of Stakeholder Enterprise, and self-directed IRA expert James A. Jones as they discuss the growth of community-based investments and its impact on retirement. Key discussion points will include community investments as a portfolio diversifier, a potential source of income, and a way to better align retirement capital with personal values.

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of community investing and how it differs from traditional public market investing
• Identify opportunities available through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and Regulation A+ (Reg A+) and how these frameworks enable access to private investments
• Evaluate the role of community-based investments within a diversified retirement portfolio, including potential benefits and risks
• Explain how self-directed IRAs can be used to access alternative and community-based investments
• Recognize the income potential and liquidity considerations associated with community investing strategies
• Assess how to align investment decisions with personal values while maintaining a focus on long-term financial goals

Disclaimer:
This webinar is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, or tax advice, or as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Advisors and investors should conduct their own due diligence and consider individual objectives and regulatory obligations before making any investment decisions.

Details About the Webinar

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Cost: Free
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About the Speakers

1704218873-9581a9540eca927f Dara Albright
Managing Partner, Roark Ridge Advisory

Dara Albright is a Managing Partner at Roark Ridge Advisory, a next-generation consultancy helping investors, advisers, and businesses navigate market disruption at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy. With more than 30 years of experience spanning investment banking, institutional and retail sales, trading, and digital finance, she is a recognized voice in regulatory innovation and inclusive financial systems. Albright serves on multiple boards, holds a Series 65 license, and is a frequent speaker on fintech, alternative assets, and the future of wealth creation. Her insights have been featured in Real Assets Adviser, Forbes, CNBC, and Financial Advisor magazine.

1775349403-cd0dc9cb9f3ad7c7 Paul Lovejoy
Principal Investment Advisor

Paul Lovejoy is a licensed investment advisor and founder of Stakeholder Enterprise, the first RIA specializing in Regulation Crowdfunding. He spent 366 consecutive days making one small crowd investment every day across 20+ platforms and building 500+ positions in real businesses demonstrating that retail investors can build real wealth outside of Wall Street. He now helps investors align their capital with their values through productive investing, the funding of businesses directly, instead of trading their stocks. Paul serves on the boards of the Crowdfunding Professional Association and the Social Enterprise Alliance.

1775349541-cd95f328e5f78922 James A. Jones
Wealth Advisor and Author

James A. Jones is a wealth advisor specializing in asset accumulation and retirement income strategies. He helps individuals and families build long-term financial security through integrated life, retirement, and investment planning. Over the course of his career, James has advised more than 30,000 clients on building wealth and generating sustainable income in retirement. His experience spans wealth management, investor relations, board advisory, and early-stage investing. James has been a strong advocate for expanding access to alternative investments, helping self-directed IRA investors diversify beyond traditional markets into private credit, private equity, real estate, venture capital, and digital assets. In addition to his advisory work, he collaborates with investment sponsors and industry experts to deliver financial education through webinars, speaking engagements, articles, and whitepapers. He is also the author of three Amazon bestselling eBooks.

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