BRINGING YOU THE FULL EXPERIENCE!

Tom and Manny will discuss the latest developments and insights on what's ahead for the market & the economy. Afterward, you will learn how to create an artisanal charcuterie spread while tasting boutique wines from sustainably farmed vineyards. Nicolle will lead you through step-by-step how to cut cheeses, fold meats, and style each item. This will be paired with a wine tasting led by Geena, who will walk you through wine-pairing tips.

Please register by Monday, March 13th to participate in the charcuterie & wine tasting. We will ship the kit prior to the event to the address provided on the registration form. Please hold onto the kit until the event!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Charcuterie Board, Serving dish, or Tray
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• A few Small bowls or Ramekins

Wine To Come In Your Kit:

Grüner Veltliner or Syrah

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Speakers:

 
Tom Wilson
Partner & Wealth Advisor
William Blair & Co, LLC

Tom Wilson, partner, is a wealth advisor with the 1935 Wealth Management team. He manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth families, trusts, family offices, and foundations. He also serves as co-portfolio manager for the Global Dividend Growth strategy.

Tom joined William Blair in 1991 and became a partner of the firm in 2001. He currently serves on the firm’s extended leadership group.

He is a past president of the University of Michigan Club of Chicago, co-founder of the Kritt-Wilson Scholarship Fund, and supports the University of Michigan Health System’s Depression Center via the Lynn V. Wilson Fund. Tom is also on the board of New Trier Aquatics and is active with and supports many other local charities.

Tom and his family reside in Wilmette, Illinois. He is an avid cyclist, golfer, and paddle tennis player.

Professional Recognition and Awards

Barron’s Top Wealth Advisors 2016 – 2021
Barron’s Top State-by-State Advisors in America 2021
Forbes Best-in-State Advisors 2020, 2021, 2022

1 The ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms and the quality of the advisors’ practices.
2 The Forbes ranking algorithm is based on industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. Investment performance is not a criterion. 
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Manny Hodzic
Wealth Advisor
William Blair & Co, LLC

Manny Hodzic is a wealth advisor with the 1935 Team at William Blair. In this role, he assists the team with research, trading, and portfolio analysis with a particular emphasis on the team's All Cap Growth, Global Growth, and SMID Cap model portfolios and client service. He joined the firm in 2019 as an institutional equity associate specializing in institutional research and before that was an investment associate at C.W. Henderson specializing in municipal bonds. Manny is a graduate of Miami University with a B.S. in finance and a minor in data analytics and business management. He is an associate board member for the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund and a supporter and recipient of the Chick Evans Scholarship.
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Nicolle Laviolette
Owner/Creator
ConVino Board

I’m Nicolle Laviolette and I am the owner and creator of ConVino Board. I am a deaf and hard-of-hearing teacher by day and a cheese enthusiast by night.

My passion for charcuterie boards started years ago after traveling to 28 different countries and exploring European vineyards. I picked up a love for entertaining and expressing my creativity by preparing cheese & deli meats aesthetically on a board with a glass of wine in hand.
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Geena Bouché
Owner/Founder
WineCult

I love introducing people to hard-to-find wines and producers. There is so much to explore in the wine world, and it's imperative to have a guide to help you discover the most unique treasures.

My goal when starting WINECULT, was to make wine education and acquisition accessible for everyone. I would be honored to lead you through your wine journey and help you become a more confident, and adventurous wine drinker!