Speaking Engagements - Balancing the Badge to Make a Difference

My passion for creating the Balancing the Badge to Make a Difference concept and writing a book began while working alongside peace officers and providing financial services to them. I quickly recognized the importance of Balancing the Badge to not only provide financial security for officers in retirement, but also for developing a purpose-driven retirement to keep retirees motivated, healthy, productive, and most importantly, happy in retirement.

As a Houston Police Lieutenant with over 36 years of experience and a financial advisor for over 21 years. I enjoy teaching financial planning and life planning courses to police officers, police cadets, non-classified employees, church members, and the general public.

Current HPD Live Training Schedule

Scheduled Speaking Engagements

August 2, 2024 | La Porte Police Department | La Porte, Texas
July 20-23, 2024 | FBI National Academy Alumni Training Conference | Kansas City, Missouri
June 14-16, 2023 | FBI National Academy Associates of Texas State Conference | San Antonio, Texas
December 6-9, 2022 | FBI National Academy Associates of Alaska Conference | Anchorage Alaska
June 30, 2022 | Lenexa Police Department | Lenexa, Kansas
August 2, 2022 | FBI National Academy Alumni Training Conference | Cleveland, Ohio
July 7-10, 2021 | FBI National Academy Alumni Training Conference | Orlando, Florida
October 10-14, 2021 | Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAAWLE) | Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

If you would like to schedule me for a speaking engagement or training opportunity, please email me at: Jim@BalancingtheBadge.com.

Have a blessed day.

Example Presentations

“Jim Kalinowski and his financial trinity: God, family, and money has revolutionized and redefined what true retirement is all about.” – Daryl Smith, Houston Police Officer (retired)

“Jim has an enormous heart and unyielding energy to help officers and anyone in need to live a life worth living. Jim’s vast police experience and extensive financial experience coupled with his faith and charity work guide him to help others live a balanced life. Jim’s book is a must read for all law enforcement personnel at any stage of their career, including retirees. I also recommend this book to anyone searching for their purpose.” – James Bollig, Houston Police Sergeant (retired) & Army Veteran.

“Jim brings together his unique combination of law-enforcement and financial planning experience into a powerful and practical plan that will not only set people of the badge on a new trajectory but anyone desiring to live more fully in their financial life and beyond!” – Brian Dunn, Associate Pastor, StoneBridge Church

“The value of a plan integrating the priorities of career, finances, family, and spiritual well-being
cannot be understated. Jim’s book provides a road map in establishing your long-term plan to achieve personal success, happiness and financial security, geared specifically to law enforcement.” – Dan Murphy, Inspector, NYPD (retired)