Invite Susan To Speak

For speaking engagements, media inquiries, appearances, or consulting, contact her through the form below, or call her at
212-655-9610 or email her directly at schoenfeld(at) WLALLC(dot)com.


    Why Susan?

    Top 5 Reasons Why Susan is the Perfect Fit to speak at your conference

    5. Drama-Free

    No diva-like demands, Susan is flexible and a breeze to work with during every step of the process.

    4. Super-Responsive

    Emails, Phone calls and Text messages will be responded to the same day (usually within the hour, unless Susan is with a client or on a plane).

    3. Actionable Take-Aways

    Your audience will be empowered with specific concepts and techniques that they can take back to their desks and make a difference right away on how they attract and serve clients.

    2. Client-Focused

    Susan will tailor her presentation to meet the needs of your client, and the challenges and opportunities facing your audience.

    1. Relatable Storytelling

    Susan’s presentation is approachable, and is delivered through real-life storytelling, not boring PowerPoint presentations, that helps your audience retain the message.

    “Susan Schoenfeld is a gifted storyteller who blends expertise, experience, and insight in a way that draws people in—and moves them forward. Her keynote at our recent event for affluent families and business owners was met with universal appreciation from clients, our internal team, and outside experts alike. Susan has a rare ability to make complex topics feel clear, relevant, and actionable. Thanks to her contribution, our event was elevated and made more valuable for everyone in the room. She brought the same clarity and impact when speaking to one of our city’s most respected philanthropic organizations.”

    -Mike Taylor, Founder & Chief Strategist, Mike Taylor Consulting

    “Susan joined us at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation to discuss the importance of family legacy with professional advisors who work with charitable clients. Not only does she understand the unique qualities of community foundations as valuable partners for generous families, but Susan also has both a heart and a mind for philanthropy, and she uses both to truly engage her audience.”

    -Michele Carey, Vice President, Philanthropic Strategies, Greater Cincinnati Foundation

    “Susan Schoenfeld delivered an insightful and engaging talk to some of our firm’s top clients, focusing on family governance and strategies for growing a lasting family legacy. Her professionalism, depth of knowledge, and warm presence made her a joy to work with, and her message truly resonated with our audience.”

    -Michael D. Napier, Managing Partner, HORAN Wealth

    “Susan spoke to our network of professional advisors about the importance of the ‘soft’ topics when discussing family wealth. Her message hit home with our group, and it helped facilitate some amazing conversation about charitable giving within families of wealth. Her presentation was precise, thoughtful, and provided some amazing takeaways for our network of advisors. We absolutely loved working with Susan and would recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable speaker!”

    - Halee Cunningham, General Counsel/Director of Planned Giving, Blue Grass Community Foundation

    “We were honored to have Susan as a keynote speaker at our professional advisor seminar. Her presentation was exceptionally well-received. Susan’s insights resonated deeply with professionals across various disciplines, including attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs, and wealth planners.

    Attendees were not only impressed by the rich content but also captivated by Susan’s skillful integration of storytelling and practical exercises. These elements effectively underscored key concepts and provided actionable advice for implementation in their respective practices.

    Due to the overwhelming positive feedback, we are enthusiastic about inviting Susan back to address other targeted groups. Without hesitation, I highly recommend considering her as a speaker for your upcoming event or conference. You will undoubtedly find her expertise and delivery both insightful and engaging.”

    - Gary Garcia, Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships
    The Dallas Foundation

    “Grateful for the outstanding thought leadership presented by Susan Schoenfeld at The Dallas Foundation Professional Advisor Seminar. Her expertise in helping clients navigate the complexity of family wealth dynamics was truly insightful and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!”

    - Alex Ugge, Private Wealth Advisor, Bank of Texas

    “Thank you so much for speaking for our group this morning. It was a fantastic event and I received excellent reviews from audience members so wanted to thank you again.”

    Eva Minsteris, CPA, Senior Managing Director
    JSB Partners

    As an advisor who deals with money behavior issues each and every day, it was great to have Susan speak at a recent client event of mine. Not only is she articulate and to the point with her message but she really shares a unique angle of openness to the fragile topic of Family ‘money talks.’”

    - Christopher Cobb, Senior Vice President – Investments
    Wells Fargo Advisors

    “Susan spoke at our annual conference, and we invited her back to speak at our regional summer conference. An accomplished speaker, Susan addresses the topics foremost in the minds of family enterprise owners and stakeholders, as well as the attorneys and others who serve them. Her organization and responsiveness from planning through follow-up make her a pleasure to work with.”

    Andrew N. Karlen, Esq., (former) President
    Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises

    “Susan is amazing! She was the coolest person at the conference.”

    Peter B. Zwack, Brigadier General U.S. Army (retired), Senior Russia-Eurasia Fellow
    National Defense University

    “Such great, implementable insights!!”

    Tami Kesselman
    Internationally Recognized Thought Leader on Impact Investing

    “Susan connected immediately with a diverse audience and held them rapt for the entire presentation. Her points were well supported, not just with data (over which she showed her mastery), but also with real-world, first-person experiences from her personal and professional background. Also importantly, she was a world-class person with whom to work. Our team loved getting to know her and were genuinely delighted at how friendly and pragmatic she was. She’s permanently on our short list of future speakers!”

    Michael M. Godsy, General Counsel & Director of Operations
    LionsGate Advisors, St. Louis, MO

    “Thank you Susan for your fantastic talk at our Marcum Wealth Dimensions meeting. Your insights are spot-on, and the audience just loved it. Everyone was completely engaged.“

    - Rorrie Gregorio CPA, Partner and Family Office Practice Leader
    Marcum LLP

    “One of the few women on the national speaking circuit who is guiding financial services firms and their clients to connect with the human side of the client relationship.

    - Family Wealth Report Awards 2020

    “Susan nails it every time! She first spoke at Opal’s Annual Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum back in 2014, and we’ve invited her back to speak every year since. Our audiences love her insight and actionable takeaways, and our in-house event planners love her flexibility and responsiveness.”

    -Doug Borths (former) SVP, Head of Production
    Opal Group