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Real Money, Real Experts: Creating Client-Centered Programs That Empower Communities | Holly Zugay
Real Money, Real Experts: Creating Client-Centered Programs That Empower Communities | Holly Zugay

Episode 157:  Creating Client-Centered Programs That Empower Communities | Holly Zugay Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! What does it take to make financial education truly meaningful and accessible? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Holly Zugay, CFP, AFC, shares her journey from chemistry to financial education...

September 01, 2026

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2026 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Application Opens
2026 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Application Opens

March 02, 2026

AFCPE Announces 2025 Award Recipients, Honoring Excellence in the field of Financial Education
AFCPE Announces 2025 Award Recipients, Honoring Excellence in the field of Financial Education

January 16, 2026

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The Wall Street Journal Buy Side - Should You Hire a Financial Coach?

Allison Sanka AFC®, was featured.

The Wall Street Journal Buy Side - What Is a Financial Counselor?

Annette Harris AFC®, and Brittany Bramlett AFC®, were both featured.

Bloomberg Law - Lawyers May Hate Math, but They Must Develop Financial Know-How

Jessica Medina AFC®, was featured.

ABA Journal - More Firms are Helping Lawyers Stress Less Over Money

Jessica Medina AFC®, was featured.

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