Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospective parents and any families interested in learning how 529 savings plans can help finance a Catholic education.

The session will be led by 1998 Marian graduate Joe Forish, founder of Fortrove Partners. It will include at 15-minute presentation on how parents can use 529 plans — specifically Pennsylvania 529 accounts — to lower their tax burden and make Catholic school tuition more affordable. The remaining 45 minutes will be a question and answer period.

Parents will also learn how a Pennsylvania 529 account can help pay for expenses related to enrollment or attendance at public, private or religious K-12 schools, up to $10,000 per year, per beneficiary; the federal and state income tax advantages of this type of account; and the state tax advantages.

Pennsylvania taxpayers may deduct up to $19,000 per beneficiary, per year in 529 contributions ($38,000 for married couples filing jointly, assuming each spouse has at least $19,000 of income); and earnings grow tax-deferred and be withdrawn federal income tax-free when used for qualified education expenses.

This webinar is free, but registration is required. Please visit https://forms.gle/d9RSPhNdr7BtjaQMA to register.

About the presenter

Growing up working in his father’s auto shop, Forish learned early the value of hard work and the importance of focusing on what you do best. Those lessons, paired with firsthand exposure to the joys and challenges of running a family business, shaped his commitment to helping others manage their financial lives with clarity and confidence.

Professionally, Forish built his expertise investing in both public and private companies.

He holds a B.S. in finance from Penn State University and completed the Harvard Business Analytics Program with Distinction, further elevating his analytical acumen. Through Fortrove Partners, Forish works with families to reduce financial stress, ease uncertainty and save valuable time.