New York Financial Educators Council: About, Mission, Advisory Board

The New York Financial Educators Council℠ is committed to helping people across the state gain access to financial education programming that helps them work toward financial wellness. To this end, we provide complimentary resources, advocacy campaigns, and local personal support to build scalable financial wellness initiatives.

The mission of the New York Financial Educators Council℠ is to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that have a real impact on people’s lives at the community level.

State Chapter Details & Affiliation with National Council

The New York Financial Educators Council℠ is a chapter of the National Financial Educators Council®. The National chapter is well-qualified to support our initiatives here across the state of New York. They bring:

Accreditation

As an IACET Accredited Provider, the NFEC offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Social Impact

As a Certified B Corporation, the NFEC meets the highest standards for socially responsible commerce, using the power of business to build more sustainable economies.

Standards

The NFEC set industry standards for the financial education industry and materials are developed with the highest educational outcomes in mind.

NFEC Financial Literacy Standard Alignment Verified

Advisory Board

The New York Financial Educators Council Advisory Board members come from diverse backgrounds, yet share one similar goal – to help push the financial wellness movement forward. Board members serve in a variety of roles to support the Leadership Team to develop leading educational resources, expand our business, and create positive social change.

Krystle Gladden, NYFEC Advisory Board

Krystle Gladden

Founder and CEO of Financial Fluency

Dr. Mario DiFiore, Professor, and Senior Assistant Dean at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business

Dr. Mario DiFiore

Dr., Professor, and Senior Assistant Dean at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business

Donna Cirillo, NYFEC Advisory Board

Donna Cirillo

Founder, Smart Money Changes Everything, MBA, APFI℠, CFEI®

Trinity Owen, NYFEC Advisory Board

Trinity Owen

Founder and CFO of The Pay at Home Parent, APFI℠, CFEI®

Cara Macksoud, NYFEC Advisory Board

Cara Macksoud

CEO of Money Habitudes

David Anderson, NYFEC Advisory Board

David Anderson

President & CEO of W!se

Alison McQueen, NYFEC Advisory Board

Alison McQueen

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®

Charles Fisher, NYFEC Advisory Board

Charles Fisher

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Mentor

Eric Wang, NYFEC Advisory Board

Eric Wang

Senior Financial Planner, The Bonadio Group