Professionals United for Leadership and Empowerment (PULSE)
The Boca Chamber's PULSE Program is a dynamic initiative designed for young professionals and emerging leaders in the Boca Raton business community. This program offers a platform for networking, professional development, and mentorship opportunities to help participants advance in their careers. PULSE events feature industry experts, interactive workshops, and discussions on topics such as leadership skills, career advancement strategies, and industry trends. Participants also have the chance to connect with seasoned professionals, gain valuable insights, and build lasting relationships within the Chamber's extensive network. With a focus on empowering the next generation of leaders, the PULSE Program equips young professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their careers and make meaningful contributions to the business community. 3rd Tuesday every other month
PULSE Committee Members
Gina Harwood
Philip Piedt, CFP®, CKA®, RICP®
Philip is the Managing Principal and Wealth Planner at Avodah Wealth Advisors, an independent advisory firm based in Pompano Beach, FL. Avodah Wealth provides holistic financial planning and investment management services tailored to the unique needs of business owners and families.
With a deep commitment to serving as a trusted advocate, Philip offers objective advice and comprehensive guidance across all aspects of his clients’ financial lives—empowering them to make wise financial decisions and experience lasting peace of mind. His practice primarily focuses on retirement income planning strategies for individuals transitioning into the decumulation phase of life.
Philip holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, demonstrating his adherence to rigorous standards in education, examination, experience, and ethics. He is also a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®), a credential that affirms his dedication to integrating biblical stewardship and ethical financial counsel. Additionally, he is a Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), having completed the industry’s most comprehensive curriculum for creating sustainable retirement income strategies. Philip also maintains his Series 66 registration and Life, Health & Variable Annuity licenses.
A summa cum laude graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a B.S. in Accounting, Philip is deeply invested in his community. He has served on the boards of Westminster Academy, Peter Blum YMCA of South Palm Beach County, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, PULSE Young Professionals Group, and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. He is also the founder of the Piedt Family Swim Scholarship, which promotes drowning prevention and water safety awareness.
Philip lives in Lighthouse Point, Florida, with his wife Megan, his high school sweetheart, and their two children, Savannah and Nathanael.
