CHERYL CANZANELLA

As the staggering numbers of opioid addiction, overdoses & deaths continue to escalate…so does the threat on the economy, careers, family finances and retirement dreams. And there’s a high probability that you, your family, friends, clients or employees have already been touched by this epidemic.

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After losing her husband to accidental overdose, Cheryl shares his journey through active addiction, road to recovery and his final battle lost to overdose. By exposing the horrific realities of the opioid epidemic, her mission is to raise awareness and educate on how the opioid epidemic is not only ripping families apart emotionally but also financially by diminishing careers and draining financial assets.

Audiences

Financial Professionals, Broker Dealers, Clients, Insurance Companies, Associations, Business Owners, Students, Pharmacists, Physicians and more

Keynotes & Talks

Customiziable topics and recent/upcoming speaking engagements

Client Training Programs

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Purpose

We crossed paths at 5 years old, became friends at 16 and fell in love at 27. Colin was the light of my life and my soulmate. For years, he fought to overcome an addiction that started with a prescription for pain. He desperately tried to break free but the chains of addiction were far more powerful than either one of us could have ever imagined.

Colin lost his battle on Monday, August 14th, 2017

We both suffered and struggled in silence for so many years that I can no longer stay silent. By sharing our story within the community, my peers in the financial services industry, businesses, pharmacists, health professionals and more, my goal is to bring awareness to the realities families and businesses are facing, to educate about the financial burdens of the opioid epidemic and to be a voice for those still battling to fight their way through.

This site highlights recent efforts in my quest.

Topics

The Opioid Epidemic and the Role of the Financial Professional

Protecting your client’s assets goes far beyond insurance, investments and tax-saving strategies.

Are you prepared to guide your clients through this unforgiving battle? Can you identify a client who is struggling or who is being financially exploited by a loved one struggling with addiction? Will you know what questions to ask or resources to offer?

The Financial Impact of Opioid Abuse on Main Street USA

Financial Exploitation and Elder Financial Abuse

Opioids in the Workplace: Why Employers Need to Act Now

With over 75% of Americans struggling with substance use disorder actively employed, this crisis continues to present new and complex situations for employers to navigate. By exposing the horrific realities of the opioid epidemic, Cheryl shares her husband’s journey through active addiction, road to recovery and his final battle lost to overdose. She sheds light on the profound impact within the workplace as employers face absenteeism, lower productivity, higher turnover, retraining, increased workers comp claims, disability and health care costs.

As an employer, what steps are you taking to manage the risks associated with opioid abuse? Are you prepared to guide your employees through this unforgiving battle? Can you identify the warning signs? Do you know what questions to ask or resources to offer?

The Financial and Economic Burdens of the Opioid Epidemic

The Council of Economic Advisers estimates cost $696 billion in 2018—which is approximately 3.4% of GDP—and more than $2.5 trillion for the four-year period from 2015 to 2018.

Recent/Upcoming Events

23rd February, 2022 NAIFA Texas Annual Meeting

Past Audiences

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

2020: Annual Meeting

Solvecast

2020: Podcast

National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA)

2020: NAIFALIVE, Tennessee Sales Summit, Central FL, New Mexico, Denver CO

2019: Florida Sales Symposium, Montana State Conference, Kansas & Missouri State Meeting

2018: Arkansas State Convention, Ocala FL, Savannah GA

Investment News

2020: Women Advisor Summit

Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS)

2020: Philadelphia PA

2019: Northeast FL

2018: Denver CO, Gold Coast Palm Beach FL

Life Happens

2018: Board Meeting St. Petersburg FL

Cayman International Insurance

2019: Captive Insurance Forum Grand Cayman

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA)

2018: AFWA National webcast

Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists

2019: Northeast FL Regional Meeting

Ameriprise Advisors

2019: Florida Wealth Planning Group

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Bio

Cheryl Canzanella, CLU, ChSNC, LUTCF

With over 21 years experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Cheryl works with financial professionals to offer strategies through sales ideas, case design, and point of sale.

Bachelor of Science Palm Beach Atlantic University
The American College: Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), Life Underwrititer Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
2011 WIFS Northeast FL Founding President
2014 NAIFA-FL President’s Award
2014 WIFS National Member of the Year
2014 Jacksonville Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40
2016 NAIFA Jacksonville Past President
2018 NAIFA-FL Top Advisors Under 40
2019 NAIFA National Young Advisor Team Leader of the Year
2019/2021 President of her firm’s advisory council