WOMEN IN THE KNOW HOLDS OPEN FORUMS THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER ON U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, OTHER TIMELY ISSUES

CHICAGO, IL (NOVEMBER 2013) – Women In The Know
brings Chicago area women together to discuss world issues, current events and
timely topics. Whether a stay at home mom, an elderly well-traveled woman, a young
business professional, anyone wanting to get back into the workplace, or just
someone looking for intellectual conversation, Women
in the Know offers an
open platform for any woman to stay current in today’s fast paced world. Amie
Marks, founder of Women in the Know, will host three free open luncheons
throughout November in Lake Forest, Forest Park, and Chicago, with a focus on
the U.S. Healthcare System. Women are encouraged to bring their friends, an
open mind, and be ready to engage in good conversation.

Women in the
Know kicked off a series of casual, informative luncheons in September, with an
exploration on the controversial Monsanto, GMO’s, organics, and packaging. In
October, Amie Marks delved into women’s health issues and how every decision
affects the body, touching on female cancers, current statistics, medical
advancements, and preventative care. This month, she will speak on the U.S.
Healthcare System and how women can take control of their own wellness. Marks
will guide guests through the current issues surrounding the Affordable Care
Act (ObamaCare) and finding the best route to health and wellness.

A Lake Bluff woman, Christine
Twiehaus, has attended several Women in the Know forums. "The topics are
timely and often already being discussed in social media. However, at this
forum, there is no bias, no political influence. You get the facts you
need to make a personal, educated decision on things that affect your life
today."

The free lunch
forums will be held in Forest Park at caffe DeLuca (7427 Madison
St) on Wednesday, November 20th, from 11:30am-1:30pm, in Lake
Forest at The Lake Forest Club (554 N. Westmoreland Road) on Thursday, November
21st, from 11:30am-1:30pm, and for wine and cheese downtown at the Union
League Club of Chicago (65 W Jackson Blvd) on Thursday, November 21st
from 5-7pm.

Women in the
Know Forums will continue in three-month series from January-March and
May-July. Future topics will include:

·     
January,
February, March: Women’s issues in foreign countries – giving U.S. women a
world look at the real treatment of women in foreign countries - women in
slavery, the exploitation of women for business, women oppressed.

·     
May,
June, July: Women’s inhumanity to women – The conflict between the working and
the stay at home moms - we stifle our own progression and ‘women power’ by not
standing behind each other. Are we our own worst enemy?

Amie Marks is a
mompreneur, Chicago Magazine 5-star wealth manager, registered principal
and financial advisor
with Raymond James Financial Services. Marks organized
Women In The Know for women to share in discussions about valuable topics in
society today. To view photos, visit Women in the Know on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.168282320032275.1073741826.150355288491645&type=1. Forums are open to the public. To
reserve a space or for more information please call 708.524.9374, e-mail Melissa.dennis-araujo@raymondjames.com, or COMING SOON visit www.WomenInTheKnowForum.com. Topics are subject to change.

ABOUT AMIE MARKS

Amie Marks is a registered principal and
financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member
FINRA/SIPC. Her office is located at 1106A Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL, phone
number 800-452-9519, 708-524-0200. Raymond James is not affiliated with any other
entities listed. Any opinions are those of the speakers and not necessarily
those of Raymond James. Five StarAward selection for nominated wealth managers
are based on satisfying the following criteria: credentialed as an investment
advisory representative, a FINRA-registered representative, a CPA or a licensed
attorney, actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial
services industry for a minimum of five years, favorable regulatory and
complaint history review, fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm
standards, and accepting new clients. Other criteria considered are one and
five-year client retention rate, non-Institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary
client assets administered, number of client households served and education
and professional designations. This award is bestowed by an independent third
party that is not affiliated with Raymond James. Links
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