PLANTATION, Fla.—Feb. 18, 2025—Northstar Financial Planners is honored to have sponsored the Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 Annual Super Bowl Charity Watch Party. The Feb. 9 event brought together firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and community supporters for an evening of football and fundraising in support of the Dade County Association of Fire Fighters Charities, Inc. (DCAFC).
“Supporting our local heroes is a privilege,” said Allen Giese, ChFC®, ChSNC®, CLU®, President and CEO of Northstar Financial Planners. “The Super Bowl Charity Watch Party was a fantastic opportunity to give back to those who risk their lives daily for our safety.”
The watch party took place at the Fire Tower in Doral, providing a lively and welcoming space for attendees to enjoy the game while contributing to an important cause. The event featured a lineup of entertainment and activities, including food trucks, an open bar, and a raffle.
Proceeds from the event benefit DCAFC, the charitable arm of Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403. The nonprofit supports first responders facing serious challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and increased cancer risks due to hazardous exposure in the line of duty. DCAFC provides financial and emotional assistance to these individuals and their families while funding medical research at institutions like UM Sylvester Cancer Research and the UM/JM Burn Center.
As part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1403 represents Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel and is part of a national network advocating for the rights and well-being of fire service professionals.
“These men and women put everything on the line every day,” Giese said. “It’s an honor to support a charity that gives back to them in such meaningful ways.”
In addition to the sponsorship, three of the firm’s team members attended the watch party: Giese; retired Battalion Chief Gary Gonzalez, Northstar’s Director of Business Development and an Investment Advisor Representative; and Lead Advisor Charlie Thomas, CFP®, MBA.
Northstar Financial Planners has been an ongoing supporter of IAFF Local 1403’s charitable initiatives. In October of last year, it sponsored the eighth annual Casino Night and Poker Tournament. In April, it sponsored the fifth annual Autism Bike Ride.
In addition to its sponsorships, Northstar Financial Planners provides financial planning tailored to first responders.
Through its continued support of IAFF Local 1403 and its mission, Northstar Financial Planners remains dedicated to giving back to those who dedicate their lives to protecting the community.
For more information on Local 1403, visit https://local1403.org/brotherhood/.
For more information about Northstar Financial Planners, visit northstarplanners.com.
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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