A personal note from Vince Shorb:

My desire to provide young adults with practical financial education began when I found myself deep in debt. In my mid 20’s I barely made ends meet; and life felt like a constant struggle. My broke years made a profound impact on my life as it motivated me to learn everything I could about personal growth, money and investing.

The fuel to my fire came when I had the opportunity to talk with over 20,000 homeowners and on a weekly basis I would hear heartbreaking stories in of people in desperate financial situations. I realized many people were making similar mistakes when it came to the handling of their personal finance; and most of these financial situations could have easily been prevented. These were the initial sparks that help start the inner fire to spread the message of financial literacy.

  About Vince Shorb:

Vince Shorb’s diverse financial expertise includes credit, money management, entrepreneurship, real estate, the stock market, and personal growth. Broke at the age of 26, in just six years he made his first million. He has more than just ‘book knowledge’ having personally invested in multi-unit rental properties, stocks, commercial properties, mutual funds, stock options, businesses, index funds, tax liens, pre-construction real estate, mortgage backed securities, second trust deeds, and he owns and operates several businesses.

At 34 years old, Vince is fully aware of the challenges and opportunities faced by young adults today, and he provides practical advice on how to achieve a level of financial security that will keep them on the right path. His guidance and everyday financial know-how encourages them to harness the power of youth and gain financial independence.

“I was blessed to find my calling early in life: To give young adults a practical financial education so they can fully enjoy life, free of financial worry.” Vince Shorb

About Michelle Yozzo Drake:

Michelle Yozzo Drake is an internationally recognized executive coach, author and CEO of the Cove Group Inc—a management consulting firm. Under Michelle’s leadership, Cove professionals have managed over $150 million in projects in the past five years. Her twenty years of work with C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies has led to her being heralded as “one of the top management minds in the country” by Boston College’s School of Business Dean.

You may recognize Michelle’s face, or voice, as she has been a frequent contributing expert on national TV and had a regular career advice segment on the news for NPR. Additionally Michelle has hosted her own radio talk-show called Workplace Wisdom.

Michelle has written a new book, From the Kitchen to the Corner Office, which focuses on simple tactics to arm leaders for maximum impact.

About Joe Kahler:

After decades of research, Joe Kahler has become the master teacher and “sourcing guru” of our time. His book, Out On My Own…Now What?!, has already received the Mom’s Choice Award and the Family Choice Award. Joe’s ultimate goal is to teach, assist and suggest ways for “young” adults to design their life instead of waiting to let life happen.

Joe received his undergraduate degree from Whittier College in Social Sciences and his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. His experience includes teaching, coaching, running numerous businesses, investing, selling insurance and real estate AND attending numerous, personal, “hard knocks” training classes!

Joe Kahler’s knowledge of his subject is thorough, and his expression is passionate and humorous. Whether you’re a full grown adult and have already made most of life’s costly mistakes, or a struggling teenager just beginning your journey, Joe Kahler’s powerful coaching tips and insights will not only help you survive, but actually have you confidently succeeding in the “Real World”!

About Gillian Leithman, M.Sc.:

Gillian Leithman, M.Sc. is the president of Directions Third Age Consultants Inc., a corporate training company dedicated to helping people prepare for their emotional well-being in retirement. Gillian also teaches at the John Molson School of business.

After spending her graduate school years studying men’s and women’s financial preparation for retirement, Gillian concluded that women lag behind men in planning for their financial futures. Although this finding was far from surprising, Gillian wondered, why is this so?

The good news is that it is not a lack of ability that is holding women back from creating a financially secure future, but it is the wrong attitude and some bizarre beliefs about money.

Having seen the devastating consequences of poverty in old age, Gillian has made it her mission to teach young women to overcome the “emotional” obstacles that prevent them from managing their money and inspire them to create a financially secure life.

About Brian Nelson Ford:

Brian Nelson Ford is the Founder and President of Mainstay Financial Education. He has a passion for teaching personal finance. He takes great pride in helping people reach their financial goals and achieve their dreams.

Because there is a flood of information available regarding personal finance, Brian’s goal is to bring simplicity and sound principles to financial education.

Brian received Bachelors Degrees in Business Management as well as Marriage, Family & Human Development. Further, He holds a Masters Degree in Personal Finance.

Brian is the creator of The 8 Pillars of Financial Greatness™ Coaching Model. The 8 Pillars™ takes clients through a proven method of reaching specific, measurable financial milestones. Brian  is also the author of an award winning children’s book titled, Marshmallows and Bikes – Teaching Children (and Adults) Personal Finance. His latest book is a stunning quote book called, Financial Wisdom – Timeless as Nature.
Through his experience as a financial coach combined with his background in business and education, Brian is uniquely qualified to impact people’s lives for good.