Oaks, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/05/2014 -- William B. Fretz, Jr. along with Dr. Stephen Somkuti, are headed to wine country in California on behalf of the Bacchanal Committee of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts the first week in May 2014. They are visiting in order to increase awareness for PAFA and the Annual Bacchanal Wine Gala and Auction.

Many California wineries donate and support this Gala in order to raise funds for student educational pursuits. Bacchanal is PAFA's flagship wine affair, raising over $500,000 annually to support PAFA student scholarships and education programs.

Since Bacchanal's inception in 1999, the event has raised over $4.5 million. This vibrant support has been invested in the Philadelphia community and has helped promote arts education. Consistently recognized as the premier wine and auction event in the region, Bacchanal was cited in 2010 by Haute Living Magazine as one of the "Five Best Galas in Philadelphia.

Dr. Stephen Somkuti and Mr.William B. Fretz, Jr. will co-chair the Bacchanal committee for 2015.

Present Bacchanal Committee Members can be found at http://www.pafa.org/bacchanal2014/Committee-Members/889/.

About PAFA
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America's first School of Fine Arts and Museum. A recipient of the 2005 National Medal of Arts presented by the President of the United States, PAFA is a recognized leader in Fine Arts education. Nearly every major American artist has taught, studied, or exhibited at PAFA. The institution's world-class collection of American art continues to grow and provides what only a few other art institutions in the world offer: the rare combination of an outstanding Museum and an extraordinary faculty known for its commitment to students and for the stature and quality of its artistic work.

About William B. Fretz, Jr.
William B. Fretz, Jr. serves as President of the Broad Axe Capital Partners, a company that does mergers and acquisitions as well as consulting for businesses, and he is also a partner at Secure Retirement Strategies. He has translated his multi-faceted business background into lucrative investments and routinely uses his influence to support various companies and charities. When entrepreneurs enlist his help, Bill Fretz lends his expertise to help them reach their full potential.

For more information visit http://www.williamfretz.com.

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Oaks, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/28/2014 -- Mr. William B. Fretz, Jr. is now a Partner at Secure Retirement Strategies. In addition to being a partner at Secure Retirement Strategies, he is also the Founder and President of Broad Axe Capital Partners. Last but not least, Mr. Fretz is currently a Managing Director and founder of Covenant Partners, and is also the owner of Wedgewood Properties, a partnership that owns many residential and commercial properties.

Prior to being at Secure Retirement Strategies and all of his current positions, Mr. Fretz was a founder and President of Emerging Growth Equities. Mr. Fretz worked in the securities industry starting in 1986 where he was focusing on private clients and high net worth individuals. Prior to founding EGE Ltd., Mr. Fretz was a Managing Director of Sales at Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.

Mr. Fretz also served as Senior Vice President of Investments at Pennsylvania Merchant Group Ltd., focusing on small capitalization technology based and financial services companies. He was a Vice President of Investments at Prudential Securities in the private client group and an Account Executive at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Mr. Fretz received a B.S. in Finance from Utica College of Syracuse University and is also an Eagle Scout and Member of the Order of the Arrow with the Boy Scouts of America.

About William B. Fretz, Jr.
William B. Fretz, Jr. serves as President of the Keystone Group Holdings and partner at Secure Retirement Strategies. He has translated his multi-faceted business background into lucrative investments and routinely uses his influence to support various companies and charities. When entrepreneurs enlist his help, Bill Fretz lends his expertise to help them reach their full potential.

For more information visit www.williamfretz.com.

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Oaks, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/26/2014 -- On Saturday, December 14, 2013, William B. Fretz, Jr. and Steve Fischer held Tailgate for Troops, also known as the 2013 M.O.A.T. (Mother of all Tailgates). The event was held before the Army vs. Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field's M LOT in Philadelphia. Given the success of this fundraiser, William Fretz plans to continue this tradition and hold similar events in the future.

Admission for the tailgate was free, but tax deductible donations were accepted. Profits went to charities for veterans – 50% went to Pin-Ups for Vets, a nonprofit organization that raises money to benefit hospitalized veterans. Pin-Ups for Vets promote improved healthcare and quality of life for sick and wounded veterans, as well as providing support to military spouses and families. Proceeds also went to the Wounded Warrior Project and hospitals around the country.

The tailgate included 3 BBQ teams, Cajun Jambalaya, New England Lobster Rolls, an Ice Luge, Flat Screen TVs, Live DJ, and a Silent Auction. It was also topped off with a performance by Madison Rising, America's most patriotic rock band and one of the finalists to play during halftime at the Super Bowl. This exciting gathering drew almost 2,000 people in 2012, and this past year saw over 2,500 in attendance. Join the party next December to help Bill Fretz and Steven Fischer make Tailgate for Troops and even bigger blowout.

Donations can be made at any time through PayPal on the Tailgate for Troops website.

About Tailgate for Troops
Tailgate for Troops is a nonprofit group dedicated to raising money for sick and wounded veterans while providing fun events for the whole community to enjoy. The organization hopes to offer a war-weary country a glimmer of hope by creating an opportunity for citizens to give back to the soldiers who have endured untold struggles overseas.

For more information visit http://www.tailgatefortroops.org/.

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