March 2008


Three Fingers Pointing Back at Me

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

As the U.S. economy careens toward that big cliff called Recession, there’s a scramble to understand just how we got into this predicament. The theories abound: The banks lent too much. People spent too much. Total consumer indebtedness is $2.5 trillion (1), and according to a recent Congressional report, the total cost of the wars […]

Thursday, May 15th/11:00am: NAPFA National Conference 2008 “Your Business As a Reflection of You” @ Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, CA

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ May 15, 2008; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] “What We Learned When We Merged” panel:  Brent Kessel moderates a panel with 4 speakers who have joined their respective advisory business to form partnerships.

Wednesday, April 30th/7:00pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Barnes & Noble Clackamas Towne Ctr Mall, Portland, OR

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ April 30, 2008; ] Brent Kessel, financial planner by day and yogi by dawn, will sign and discuss his book It’s Not About the Money, which provides instructions on how to implement a global, socially-screened high performance investment strategy, defines eight financial archetypes and helps you understand your relationship to money.

BARNES&NOBLE: 12000 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97086  503-786-3464  www.barnesandnoble.com

Wednesday, April 16th/7:30pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Barnes & Noble University Village, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ April 16, 2008; ] Brent Kessel, financial planner and yogi, signs and discusses his book It’s Not About the Money, which offers specific recommendations leading to meaningful and lasting change. Follow this path and money could become a profound teacher, guiding you toward an abiding sense of financial freedom and fulfillment.

BARNES&NOBLE: 2675 NE University Village St., Seattle, WA 98105  206-517-4107  www.barnesandnoble.com

Friday, April 11th/7:30pm-9:00pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Bodhi Tree Bookstore, West Hollywood, CA

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ April 11, 2008; ] Brent Kessel will discuss and sign his new book It’s Not About the Money, which contains over 35 exercises designed to transform your financial life from the inside out rather than the outside in, much like yoga and meditation practice. 

BODHI TREE:  8585 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069   310-659-1733   www.bodhitree.com

Thursday, April 10th/7:00pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Copperfield’s Books, Sebastopol, CA

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ April 10, 2008; ] “Unlock Your Money Type to Achieve Spiritual and Financial Abundance.”  Brent Kessel, co-founder of Abacus Portfolios and Abacus Wealth Partners, will present his new book It’s Not About the Money, which offers a wealth of information and a pathway to holistic financing.

COPPERFIELD’S: 138 No. Main St., Sebastopol, CA 95472    707-823-2618  www.copperfields.net/sebastopol

Wednesday, April 9th/7:30pm: BOOKSIGNING @ East West Books, Mountain View, CA

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

[ April 9, 2008; ]  ”Unlock Your Money Archetype for Financial Success.”  Brent Kessel, will sign his book It’s Not About the Money, and he will help you determine your specific archetypes, and discuss steps to increased fulfillment in your financial life. FREE, but call 800-909-6161 to reserve your space.

EAST WEST BOOKS:  324 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA   94041  650-988-9800   www.eastwest.com

Tuesday, April 8th/7:00pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

[ April 8, 2008; ] Join Brent Kessel as he discusses the questions he posed to top spiritual and financial leaders — from the Dalai Lama and Ram Dass to John Bogle (Vanguard Funds) and Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz (Charles Schwab Foundation).  Have him autograph your book too!

BOOK PASSAGE:  51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925  415-927-0960   www.bookpassage.com 

Friday, April 4th/7:30pm-9:30pm: BOOKSIGNING @ YogaWorks, Santa Monica

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

[ April 4, 2008; ] “The Yoga of Money.” Join Brent Kessel for a discussion from his book It’s Not About the Money, and take a step toward deeper financial, emotional and spiritual well-being.  He will sign books; available for purchase in the bookstore. 

YOGAWORKS: 1426 Montana Ave, Santa Monica  310-393-5150   www.yogaworks.com

Thursday, April 3rd/7:00pm: BOOKSIGNING @ Barnes & Noble, Santa Monica

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

[ April 3, 2008; ] Join Brent Kessel for an  It’s Not About the Money discussion and booksigning.  His new book explores “The Wanting Mind,” the eight financial archetypes and, thru exercises, meditations and practical advice, Brent will help you transform your financial life from the inside out.

BARNES & NOBLE: 1201 3rd St. Promenade (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA.  310-260-9110. www.barnesandnoble.com