Estate planning as a holiday gift is a unique and thoughtful way to show your loved ones you care about their future well-being and security. Unlike traditional presents, estate planning provides long-lasting peace of mind and can alleviate potential stress and confusion for your family during difficult times. By gifting estate planning services or initiating the process together, you’re not only preparing for the future but also opening up important conversations about family values, legacy, and financial responsibility – creating a meaningful and enduring holiday experience that goes beyond material gifts.

http://www.sverdlovlaw.com or ksverdlov@sverdlovlaw.com

Katya Sverdlov ’97

Product Development Advice for Startups & Inventors

If you have an idea for a new product, but are unsure what your next steps should look like, this might be for you. We offer a paid meeting with an engineer to get feedback on your idea as well as information about how the process works. This is a good step to take before investing in patents and development.

Follow the link below to see more details about the meeting, and browse the website to get a better idea of who we are and what sorts of projects we have worked on. We also offer full product development, engineering, and manufacturing services.

https://www.creativeengineering.com/store/p/2-hour-inventor-consult

Paul Dowd ’88

Hello, I’m Mark Vogelgesang ’77 and I operate Footloose Travel.  The only thing better than travel itself is sharing that travel with friends and family.  It’s a great way to build a lifetime of memories.  If you have a group of 8 or more who are looking to enjoy a special trip together, allow me to assist you.  I am a certified Group Leader with the Globus Family of Brands – Avalon Waterways River Cruises and Globus/Cosmos Land Tours.  I am able to introduce you to literally hundreds of tours on land or water in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Please email me at mrvogelgesang@gmail.com for more information.

Mark Vogelgesang ’77

The safe and spacious Campus-to-Campus buses are Cornell-operated and run daily between Ithaca and New York City. Book your trip today at c2cbus.com

The Art of Admissions is an education consulting company that works 1-to-t with students to help them maximize their potential to get into top private high schools and universities. We use proven strategies to make application essays stand out, strengthen extracurricular activities, highlight the applicant’s unique personal qualities, ace the interview, and much more.

Rob Annis, JD ’08 (Harvard BA ’04) is the founder and managing partner, and leads a team of talented admissions experts. Rob is a former Harvard Admissions interviewer, a frequent speaker on college admissions, and a published author. He has helped hundreds of students design customized passion projects to help them stand out in the application process and get admitted to their dream schools.

Contact Rob directly rob@artofadmissions.us for a complimentary call to learn how he can help you or your child be positioned for success.

Robert Annis, JD ’08

Need expert research or selling/buying advice on a valuable painting, sculpture, print or other fine art objects or collections? Bringing to bear almost 40 years of combined expertise in market, museum, and academic experience with expertise in American and European 19th and early 20th-century art, I have worked with museums, private collectors, and a large hospital network in various art-related capacities. Hourly or project-based rates. www.christineisabelleoaklander.com drokie16@gmail.com

Christine Oaklander ’81, BS ’82

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Perhaps a milestone anniversary or birthday, graduation or promotion celebration? Allow a Personal Shopping jewelry expert to help you select the perfect gift that will always be treasured. Please contact me at Suzanne.Andrews@Tiffany.com

Suzanne Bors Andrews ’88