Fifth Third Bank--South Florida will present “Financial Outlook 2008: A Forward Look Across Today’s Economic Horizon,” at 4 p.m. on Jan. 17 the Naples Grande Resort (Vista Ballroom), 475 Seagate Drive.

The event is free and open to the public; reservations are suggested.

Speakers will include John Augustine chief investment strategist, Fifth Third Private Bank, and E. Keith Wirtz, senior vice president and chief investment officer, Fifth Third Bancorp.

Attendees may participate in a free raffle for five $500 donations to the charity of the winner’s choice.

Augustine is a member of the Investment Policy Committee, Investment Strategy Team, Equity Strategy Team, Alternative Investments Team and Focus Funds Selection Team. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, and is a graduate of the Midwest Bankers Association Trust School.

Wirtz is responsible for all investment advisory activities within Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Asset Management (FTAM). FTAM is a subsidiary company with more than $25 billion under management that focuses on institutional and mutual funds activities. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Arizona State University.

For details or to RSVP, contact Andrea Smith, (239) 591-6432.