Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Laura Goldman W’79
The Wharton Club of South Florida, with generous support from Greenspoon Marder LLP, is honored to host Freedom Mortgage CEO and Philadelphia Phillies Vice-Chairman Stanley “Stan” C. Middleman to discuss the new book chronicling his meteoric rise, Seeing 
Around Corners: Achieving Success in Business and Life by investment banker, R. Christoper Whalen.
Middleman, a nationally recognized industry titan, business strategist, investor and philanthropist with over 40 years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, has cooperated to produce a riveting read from Forbes Books of how he grew Freedom Mortgage, founded in 1990, into a business that generates more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. Freedom Mortgage, which recently moved its offices from Mount Laurel, New Jersey to Boca Raton, is one of the largest nonbank mortgage originators and loan servicers in the United States. Named to the “Inc 5000” list multiple times, Freedom Mortgage is one of the fastest growing private companies in the country.
Come to hear why Middleman is forecasting an economic slowdown in 2028, his critique of current federal housing policy, and other tales from the trenches of the mortgage industry. If we're lucky, he will give us the inside scoop on the Philadelphia Phillies 2025 season. Middleman recently bought 15% of the team for a reported $455M.
Copies of Seeing Around Corners: Success in Business and Life will be available for sale at the event.
Special thanks for the evening go to our event sponsor, Greenspoon Marder LLP.
Event Schedule, Tuesday, March 4:
Registration/networking including buffet dinner and drinks: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Presentation w/ Q&A: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Networking: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Event Fees:
Wharton Club of South Florida members and guests (limit 2 guests): $35 pp
Non-members and guests (limit 1 guest): $40 pp
Note: free parking included.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 25.
No walk-ins or unregistered guests. Space is limited.
About Freedom Mortgage
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Freedom Mortgage is an independent mortgage company that provides mortgage loans 
through retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. One of the nation’s largest non-bank mortgage lenders and servicers, the company is licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Freedom Mortgage is a top VA and FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S. (Inside Mortgage Finance, January–June 2024), and one of the mortgage industry’s largest philanthropic supporters of the USO of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company is also renowned for its vibrant work environment where all team members can thrive. Earlier this year, Freedom Mortgage was honored for the fourth year in a row as a Top Workplaces USA. Last year, Freedom Mortgage made it back on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll for the ninth time as one of the fastest-growing private companies across the country. Freedom Mortgage’s mission is to foster homeownership for all consumers across America. Freedom Mortgage, Lender NMLS ID: 2767. Equal Housing Opportunity. For more information visit FreedomMortgage.com
About Greenspoon Marder LLP
Greenspoon Marder LLP is a full-service law firm with over 225 attorneys and more than 20 office locations across the United States. With 
operations from Miami to New York and from Denver to Los Angeles, the firm attracts some of the nation’s top talent in key markets and innovation hubs. Core practice areas include Real Estate, Litigation, and Transactional Services, complemented by the capabilities of a full-service firm. Greenspoon Marder has held a spot on The American Lawyer’s Am Law 200 as one of the top law firms in the U.S. since 2015, with the goal to provide exceptional client service by developing a thorough understanding of each client’s business needs and objectives in order to provide strategic, cost-effective solutions. For more information visit https://www.gmlaw.com/
