I’ve been in ongoing “negotiations” with my 10-year-old daughter about whether she can have an Apple Watch, iPad, or iPhone. There is no quit in this child. When my wife and I say no to the watch, she pivots to the iPad. When we say no to the iPad, she asks for the phone. Around and around, we go.
Recently, after yet another Apple Watch request, I decided to have a little fun. I said, “We’re not buying you a watch, but how about some Apple stock instead?” Her reaction was about what you’d expect: arms crossed, eyes rolled. She asked, “What even is stock anyway?”
I explained that owning stock means owning a piece of the actual company. She told me that made no sense, reminded me it wouldn’t help her text her friends, and stomped off to her room.
Michael Karmin, Wealth Advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, co-chaired the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) 2016 Annual Gala. As co-chair, Michael led a fundraising effort to support JCYS scholarships, and gave a welcome speech at the event.
This year’s Gala honored the Solomon Family, who has had a great involvement in the growth and success of JCYS through the last 40 years. Read more about The Solomon Family or view the 2016 Gala Event Book.
JCYS is a not-for-profit organization that provides educational, recreational, and leadership programs for Chicagoland’s children and develops the next generation of Jewish civic leaders.
Pictured from left to right:
John Thomason – Executive Director JCYS
Adam Tarantur – President, JCYS Board of Directors
David Solomon – 2016 JCYS Gala Honoree
Stefanie Wolfson – 2016 Gala co-chair
Michael Karmin – 2016 Gala co-chair
