Bragg Foundations Launches This Spring

Bragg Financial is pleased to announce Bragg Foundations, the next evolution of Bragg Bootcamp! The program launches May 19–20, 2026, with a fresh focus: Financial Fundamentals & Career Readiness. Designed for rising college juniors and older (ages 21–23), this two-day experience equips young adults with the tools to manage their finances and prepare for the professional world.

Key Highlights

✔ Interactive Financial Sessions – Explore paths to financial independence and how to build the life you envision.

✔ Professional Personality Assessment – Understand your unique abilities for better career decisions.

Space is limited. Contact Debbie Taylor for more details.

Keynote Speaker

Adam Larkin

We’re honored to welcome Executive Advisor Adam Larkin of Culture Index as our keynote speaker. Culture Index is an advisory firm that works with business leaders on talent strategy and organizational development using human analytics.

My “Why”: I Want to Inspire and Empower People to Succeed with Joy

Adam started his career in healthcare technology, working with labor management systems for hospital executives. He later worked for Zimmer Biomet, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, driving growth in a highly competitive and regulated market. As Director of Sales for a $250 million division, he built and led commercial teams across the U.S. and Canada. Following a major merger, he transitioned to operations, supporting over 400 business development professionals and advising global distributors on employee engagement and growth strategies.

As an Executive Advisor for Culture Index, Adam now leverages this experience to advise business leaders on maximizing their most valued asset, their people.

Adam will lead an interactive session to help participants understand their natural strengths and weaknesses as they relate to business. The main takeaways from the session will be:

• Greater self awareness
• Insight into how different personalities align with various roles
• Clarity on potential career paths
• Strategies for leveraging strengths and addressing development areas

Attendees will complete a brief 10–12 minute survey prior to the program and will receive their individual results during the session.

Guest Presenter

Ghazale Johnston

We’re delighted to introduce Ghazale Johnston, Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, as a guest presenter. Joon Solutions is a professional coaching firm that guides clients in career readiness, workforce reentry and transition, and entrepreneurship cultivation. A Certified Strengths Coach, Ghazale created a structured engagement program to address the common obstacles college students experience as they prepare for graduation.

I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation of leaders through intentional career planning.

Ghazale has a 25-year background working with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing start ups. Prior to launching Joon Solutions, she served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker, a social impact platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. Previously, she was a Partner and Managing Director in the financial services practice at Accenture. Ghazale currently serves on the Board of Trustees at her alma mater, North Carolina State University, and was formerly the Chair of the NC State University Foundation Board.

Ghazale’s session will include discussions about workplace values, storytelling, and networking strategies. Attendees may share their resumes in advance of the event in order to receive high-level feedback.

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