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Amid such uncertainty, financial firms like Stifel can serve as a stabilizing force in society and in the economy. By continuing to provide essential and fundamental services, by remaining rational and readily available to offer guidance and perspective, and above all by showing faith in the strength and resiliency of the American system, we play a vital role in its continued functioning. We are here for you, your family, and our community. Robert E. Chanin Senior Vice President/Investments Jason D. Jungberg, AAMS ® Senior Vice President/Investments David G. Lucas Senior Vice President/Investments Branch Manager Michael C. Ketterbaugh Senior Vice President/Investments Craig S. Murphey, Sr. Senior Vice President/Investments Chris Durham Senior Vice President/Investments Lowell A. Shepley First Vice President/Investments Kevin Watson, AIF ® First Vice President/Investments Christopher Bolles, Jr., CFP ® Vice President/Investments Branch Manager (478) 743-4171 | (800) 203-5250 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1200 | Macon, Georgia 31201 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com because we can change the narrative about our city," Cooke said. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and are $35 for general admission, $60 for a Knight Foundation VIP package and free for volunteers. All tickets cover food and seating, and VIP guests will receive advanced seating, Knight Foundation swag and items from local artisans. Seating is limited. "The Knight Foundation funded this talk, and I'm so grateful for Lynn Murphey and for the team of people who made the decision to help support this idea. I couldn't be more appreciative," Cooke said. The event will be tented, and there will be fans. "Everyone will be comfortable — as comfortable as we'll be able to be outside in June — and there'll be wonderful music, and the best of the best of the best of what makes Macon wonderful will be in attendance," Cooke said. Cooke began planning the event a er attending TEDx: Buckhead and hearing the conversations pre- and post-show. "I was turned down three times for my application, but I'm pretty persistent. I was not willing to give up," Cooke said. A er expanding on her idea, the TEDx event was approved a er Cooke's fourth application. "I'm most excited about the outcome," Cooke said. "I think that there are so many opportunities to show people how amazing not just Macon is as a city, but the people who are here." Learn more at ted.com/tedx/ events/35887. — HANNAH ELMORE THROUGH TEDX MACON, 'WE CAN CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ABOUT OUR CITY.' - ANDREA COOKE JUNE/JULY 2021 | maconmagazine.com 25