Ohio Financial Educators Council: About, Mission, Advisory Board

The Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio. 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 Ohio 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.

Irene Day

Irene Day

President and CEO of Hannah Financial

Melvin J. Scales

Melvin J. Scales

Executive Vice President of Meridian Resources and Senior Advisor with Armstrong-McGuire

Amy McMaster

Amy McMaster

Financial Coach for the Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) & Financial Opportunity Center (FOC)

Nathan Nguyen

Nathan Nguyen

Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), Business Farmer, Coach, Mentor & Best-Selling Author: Money Smarts

Bill Field

Bill Field

User Experience (UX) Director for the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC)

Ray’Chel Wilson

Ray’Chel Wilson

Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), CEO of ForOurLastNames & Internationally-Selling Author: Black Wealth Freedom

J.M. (Jack) Towarnicky

J.M. (Jack) Towarnicky

HR/Benefits Plan Sponsor and Plan Fiduciary Leadership Roles at Four different Fortune 500 companies