They have come to absorb thewisdom and values of 76-year-old Warren Buffett and 83-year-old Charlie Munger, who sat on a tiny stage at the cavernous Quest Center and answered questions for over six hours.
It may not be as hip as a racy tale about a lost weekend of partying and drug-taking, but at 54 Ms Schoenle offers perhaps thewisdomof an older sister to 25-year-old Ms von Lange.
If you're among the 60% of adults not already saving for a comfortable old age, conventional wisdom holds that you should halve your age to get the percentage of your salary to be set aside.