Social Security and Financial Service Professionals:

Help Your Clients, Help Yourself!

Despite the age, the size, and the economic impact of the Social Security system, the myths and misunderstandings about what the program is, as well as what it isn’t, are sizeable.  Unfortunately, financial service professionals sometimes fall victim to the same myths as members of the public.

Kurt Czarnowski, the Social Security Administration’s Regional Communications Director, will provide a general overview of the system.  In addition, he will explain how a benefit is computed, when someone can begin to collect, and the impact of work in retirement.  He will also touch on the different parts of Medicare, and the various ways that people can conduct business with the Social Security Administration. 

Attendees will not only benefit from the presentation professionally, but personally, as well.

Speaker bio:

Kurt Czarnowski is the Regional Communications Director for the Social Security Administration (SSA) in New England, a position he has held since December 1991.  He began his career with SSA in 1976 as a claims representative in the Framingham, Massachusetts District Office and, since that time, has worked in several different management and staff positions in the Boston area. 

A native New Englander, Czarnowski received a Bachelor's degree in History from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Northeastern University. 

He currently lives in Norfolk, Massachusetts with his wife, Anne, and his son Brian, age 22.

As Regional Communications Director, Czarnowski is responsible for coordinating the Social Security Administration’s public affairs/public information activities in the six New England states.