Upcoming Event
Friday, November 21 2025
12:00–1:00 pm

Money by Design
Retirement & Financial Planning For Creatives

Friday, November 21 2025
12:00–1:00 pm
Money by Design
Retirement & Financial Planning For Creatives
Retirement & Investing Strategies for Creatives
As creatives, we know how to design brands, campaigns, and experiences, but what about designing our financial future? In a field often marked by irregular income, freelance cycles, and the uncertainty of client work, long-term planning can feel daunting. That’s why we’re bringing in Delano Saporu, CEO of New Street Advisors Group, to lead this practical and empowering session on retirement and financial planning built specifically for the creative community.
In this conversation, Delano will demystify retirement planning and introduce tools to help you build wealth over time. From 401(k)s and Roth IRAs to other investment vehicles, he’ll share how to create a portfolio that grows with you. We’ll also cover the essentials of budgeting, managing debt, and establishing stability in the face of variable income streams so you can focus more on your craft and less on financial stress.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to navigate 401(k), Roth IRA, and other investment options with confidence.
- Build strategies for wealth creation that work with irregular or freelance income.
- Gain practical tools for budgeting and debt management tailored to creative professionals.
- Walk away with an actionable roadmap to design a stable, sustainable financial future.
Whether you’re a freelancer, studio owner, or in-house designer, this session is about building financial confidence so your money works as hard as you do.
Work in Progress Event Series
This virtual workshop is part of the Work in Progress event series. These events are focused on the creative process, personal development and professional development. They aim to give a peek behind the curtain and expose failure as a valuable experience.
Schedule
- 12:00 pm EST - Virtual event begins
- 1:00 pm EST - Virtual event ends
Tickets
- Non-Members $25.00
- AIGA NY Members $15.00
About the Instructor

Delano Saporu
Delano Saporu is the CEO of New Street Advisors Group, a financial planning and portfolio management firm, where he manages retirement investing for over 460 households across the country.
Based in NYC, Delano has been leading the effort to provide literacy and access to younger and more diverse investors. Prior to that, Delano earned his Masters in Business from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. After earning his Masters in 2018, Delano worked as an Investment Banking associate at Credit Suisse in New York.
Delano’s aim is to provide access and the tools for generational wealth in the public and private markets.
Follow Delano Saporu on Twitter @DelanoSaporu