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CSA Leaders Network

Our mission is to create a strategic network for Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) that increases professional and public awareness of CSAs, provides resources and education, and promotes the value of the CSA dually accredited credential.

St. Louis, MO

Saint Louis Leaders Network

Elevating Professionals. Serving Seniors. Strengthening Our Community.

The Saint Louis Leaders Network is entering an exciting new chapter.

For several years, Certified Senior Advisors and senior-focused professionals in the Saint Louis area have gathered to share knowledge and support one another. Today, the network is evolving into a fully collaborative leadership community — a place where experienced professionals work together to better serve older adults and their families while growing their own practices.

The senior population across the Greater Saint Louis region is expanding rapidly. Families are actively searching online for trusted guidance in retirement planning, Medicare decisions, long-term care preparation, estate strategies, housing transitions, and elder advocacy. The Saint Louis Leaders Network exists to ensure they can easily find ethical, educated, and connected professionals they can rely on.

This network is designed for professionals who believe serving seniors is not simply a business niche — it is a responsibility.

Why the Saint Louis Leaders Network?

The Saint Louis Leaders Network is part of a national initiative focused on professional education, leadership development, and collaboration within the aging services marketplace. Locally, our mission is clear:

To become the most respected and visible senior-focused professional network in the Saint Louis community.

Membership positions you as:

• A trusted resource for families navigating aging decisions
• A professional committed to ethics and continuing education
• A collaborative partner within a coordinated care ecosystem
• A recognized leader in senior services within Saint Louis

What Makes This Different?

This is not a casual meet-and-greet networking group.

The Saint Louis Leaders Network is structured, intentional, and leadership-driven. The focus is real professional growth, meaningful referrals, and stronger outcomes for the seniors we collectively serve.

Members participate in:

• Monthly in-person or virtual leadership meetings in Saint Louis
• Structured networking and intentional referral development
• Education on senior market trends, regulatory updates, and best practices
• Collaborative discussions around real senior care and retirement challenges
• Community outreach and public awareness initiatives
• Expanded professional visibility and digital presence
• Leadership development and shared expertise

The Opportunity in the Saint Louis Senior Market

The need for coordinated senior services has never been greater. Families in Saint Louis are seeking reliable professionals they can trust in areas such as:

• Retirement and financial planning
• Medicare and insurance guidance
• Long-term care preparation
• Elder law and estate planning
• Senior housing and care navigation
• Fiduciary advisory services
• Senior advocacy and transition support

The Saint Louis Leaders Network brings these professionals together under one collaborative and ethical standard so families are not left to navigate complex decisions alone.

A Collaborative Leadership Community

Members help shape the direction and impact of the organization through:

• Educational programming
• Community outreach
• Referral relationship development
• Professional standards and best practices
• Strategic growth initiatives

The emphasis is simple: collaboration over competition.

When experienced professionals communicate and coordinate, seniors receive better guidance, families feel more confident, and practices grow in a sustainable and ethical way.

Join the Saint Louis Leaders Network

If you believe older adults in the Saint Louis area deserve coordinated, informed, and principled support — and you want to be recognized as a leader in this space — we invite you to become part of the Saint Louis Leaders Network.

Together we can expand awareness, improve education, and strengthen the network of professionals serving seniors throughout Saint Louis.

Grow your relationships.
Increase your visibility.
Serve with purpose.

And help build a stronger senior support community across Saint Louis.

Upcoming Event

Meeting Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am CT

Meeting Location:

Penn Global Marketing
425 S. Woods Mill Road
Suite #170
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

We will meet in the boardroom at Penn Global.

Parking: On Site

Program: General Meeting:Overview of Missouri House Bill 2463
Presenter: Erin Dwyer-Busch, SLP, CDP, CSA®

Please join us as Erin Dwyer-Busch provides us with an Overview of Missouri House Bill 2463.We will discuss the progress on the HB known as the “Family Choice Act” & the background behind it.

Learning Outcomes: Learn ways to support the bill, provide suggestions to making it even better, and learn how to advocate for seniors and their families online.

Bio
Erin Dwyer-Busch, SLP, CDP, CSA® has a BA in Psychology is from the U. of Notre Dame and her Masters of Science is in Communication Disorders. She spent 17 years working with children and adults with special needs as a speech-language pathologist in the St. Louis area. Erin has worked in hospitals, clinics, and both public and private school settings.

Erin decided to start her Senior Care Authority business because she saw the growing number of Baby Boomers and their families seeking guidance in choosing assisted living or memory care facilities, seeking safety staying in the home, & easing transitions into facilities.

Erin is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), CarFit Technician, and Beyond Driving with Dignity professional. Erin is eager & pleased to assist families with any and all services related to ElderCare consulting, senior advocacy and education, senior driving, and determining the best senior living & care options for your loved ones in the greater St. Louis area.

RSVP (Yes Only)
Stacy Flanagin
Stacy.flanagin@vwa-llc.com

Group Contact
Stacy Flanagin
Stacy.flanagin@vwa-llc.com

Group Chair
Drew Stevens
drew.stevens@wisdomtowealth.com
636-537-7851

Program Chair


Membership Chair
Stacy Flanagin
Stacy.flanagin@vwa-llc.com

Web Chair
Kari Lenz
karilseniorcare@gmail.com

Community Outreach/Volunteer


Additional Information

Please Join Us

In-Person Free CEU Event

CEU for Financial Planners

Navigating Senior Living: Empower Your Practice/Protect Your Clients

Brookdale of Creve Coeur

1 New Ballas Place

Creve Coeur, MO 63146

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1:00pm – 3:00pm

1.5 CEU Credits

Secure Your Spot Today

Sign up by email, calling or text to

Nancy McClure

nmcclure@carepatrol.com

Cell: 314-402-6955

or

Kimberly Tworek

ktworek@carepatrol.com

Cell: 557-200-1114

Snacks & Drinks provided by

Brookdale of Creve Coeur

 


Continuing Education

In order for you to submit CE Credit, you need the following:

  • Date of Event
  • Program Title
  • Number of CE Credits
  • Credit Type: Leaders Network CE

How to Join a Leaders Network

Check out this list of all CSA Leaders Network Groups to see if there is a group in your area. To join, simply RSVP and attend a meeting or event and begin your networking journey with other local CSAs.

If there is not a group in your area and you want to explore how to get one started, contact SCSA at 800.653.1785 or fill out this Information Request Form.