Panelists & Educational Partners

The How You Holdin’ Up? Financial Panel is a cornerstone of our mission — bringing trusted voices in finance, business, leadership, and stewardship into a room filled with creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to grow.

This panel exists to:

• Educate, not sell

• Empower, not overwhelm

• Equip attendees with real tools for financial sustainability

Panelists are thoughtfully curated to ensure integrity, alignment, and value for our audience.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome interest from:

• CPAs & financial professionals

• Banking & credit professionals

• Business owners & entrepreneurs

• Financial educators & nonprofit leaders

• Professionals aligned with financial literacy, stewardship, and access

• Entertainment Attorneys 

Panelist Participation Includes

• Featured seat on the financial literacy panel

• Professional introduction during the event

• Name, title, and affiliation listed on our website

• Professional photos from the event

• Inclusion in post-event recap and media

Panelist participation may be invitation-based or application-based depending on alignment.

PANELIST PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
 

Panelist Partner — Community Level

Investment: $1,000

Ideal for professionals who want to serve while increasing visibility.

Includes:

• Panelist seat

• Logo placement on event website

• Verbal acknowledgment during the panel

• Social media mention (pre or post event)

• Opportunity to share one educational resource with attendees

Panelist Partner — Leadership Level

Investment: $2,500

For leaders and organizations committed to education and long-term impact.

Includes:

• Panelist seat with highlighted introduction

• Logo placement across event materials

• Verbal recognition during panel & showcase

• Inclusion in post-event media content

• VIP access for 2 guests

Panelist Partner — Presenting Level

Investment: $5,000+
Limited availability

Includes:

• Featured panelist placement

• Recognition as Panel Partner

• Prominent logo placement

• Dedicated verbal acknowledgments

• On-site brand presence

• Inclusion in recap content and future promotions

• VIP access for 4 guests

Panelist Selection Process

To maintain quality and alignment, all interested panelists are reviewed through a brief application.

Panelist spots are limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.