Learn the Importance of Long-Term Planning

Don Duncan and his family know the impact The Chicago Lighthouse can have on one person’s life. Don’s brother Doug had Usher’s syndrome and, as a result, benefited from The Lighthouse’s programs – including employment placement, vision rehabilitation and legal services.

When Doug was diagnosed with cancer in the early 2000s, he wanted to leave lasting support for an organization that meant so much to him. He set up a plan to leave his estate to The Lighthouse in his will.

Now, as a member of the board of Trustees, Don also continues to support The Lighthouse in many ways. It is as a financial professional that he believes he can make the greatest immediate impact, both for the organization and its community.

“My brother benefited from the services from The Lighthouse, and I’m focused on the good that The Lighthouse provides, and one of the ways that I believe I can give back is through financial knowledge and wisdom,” Don says.

On Thursday, Oct. 9, Don, along with other professionals from Savant Wealth Management (including fellow Board member and Savant managing partner David Huber) will host an educational Lighthouse Financial Planning Day. Open to anyone from The Chicago Lighthouse community, the informational event will not only cover areas like estate planning and charitable giving, but also planning for long-term care of loved ones with disabilities. 

“Some of that may be cash-flow management and how to afford things such as assistive technology, adaptive equipment and basic necessities like transportation and rent,” Don says. “It may also involve helping people understand how they can take advantage of the public resources available to them or setting up a special needs trust.”

The Financial Planning Day will include an overview presentation, followed by one-on-one informational breakout sessions where individuals can ask general questions.

“If you ever have any doubts about your charitable donations or long-term care for a loved one, you should consider getting a financial plan done,” Don says. “You don’t have to have a lot of money to have a financial plan.”

This event is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized financial advice or a recommendation. 

Register NOW for The Chicago Lighthouse Financial Planning Day          October 9, 2025