Money Strategy Sessions

Join us for an enlightening event on Money Strategy Sessions!

We are excited to host two esteemed guest speakers:

• Dr. Abdullah Noman from the Muslim Ummah of North America
• Tarif Homsi, CEO of NoorVest

Event Details:

• Date: August 24th
• Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: MEC (Muslim Education Center)

Network with local entrepreneurs, learn about halal investments and discover new opportunities. 

Food: Available for purchase

Seminar Agenda: 

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Networking

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Keynote Presentation by Dr. Abdullah Noman

• Topic: Prohibition of Interest and its Impact on Financial ContractsUnderstanding Riba: Quran, Sunnah, and Ijma Riba in Loan Contracts and Exchange Transactions Comprehensive Definition of Riba Interest vs. Profit, Rent, and Fees Identifying Modern-Day Interest Qard Hasan and Associated Costs Student Loans and Personal Loan Contracts Alternatives to Conventional House and Business Financing Loans, Debts, and Inflation 

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Break

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Keynote Presentation by Tarif Homsi

• Section 1: Halal Compliance Standards & Halal InvestingAAOIFI Standards What Makes an Investment Halal? Understanding Purification in Investments 
• Section 2: Comprehensive Financial Planning & Purposeful Money ManagementFinancial Planning to Avoid Riba-Based Debt Purposeful Money Management Retirement Planning: Importance and Timing Wealth Management: Holistic Approach to Retirement, Tax, Estate Planning, and Investments 
• Section 3: Overview of NoorVestTypes of Advisory Fees NoorVest Services Unique Features of NoorVest 

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch Break (Food Available for Purchase)

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Q&A Panel

• Interactive session with both Dr. Abdullah Noman and Tarif Homsi
• Addressing audience questions and discussions on Islamic finance principles

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Discussion on Retirement and Asset Management

• Joint session by Dr. Abdullah Noman and Tarif Homsi
• Strategies and insights on managing retirement and assets in accordance with Islamic principles

About the Speakers: 

Dr. Abdullah Noman, PhD, CFP® is an associate professor of finance at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC). Dr. Noman has passed the Security Industry Essentials (SEI) and Series 65 exams administered by FINRA. His research interests include behavioral and personal finance, socially responsible investing, and asset pricing. With over a decade of teaching experience and publications in several academic journals, Dr. Noman also brings experience in Pro Bono financial advising.

Tarif Homsi 

Born and raised in Syria with a deep passion for knowledge, leading him to earn a scholarship to the University of Rochester, where he studied Global Economics & Finance. After graduating, he entered Wealth Management in Washington D.C.,  becoming Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Despite his success, Tarif recognized a significant gap in ethical, halal investment opportunities for Muslim communities. Driven by this realization, he founded NoorVest, aiming to make halal finance accessible and redefine the Fintech landscape with integrity and innovation.

Looking forward to seeing you there!