NGPF Speaker Series brings in outside guests to share their expertise on a variety of personal finance topics. Hosted every Thursday, these live sessions give you an opportunity to interact directly with inspiring educators, authors, financial professionals, and influencers - all at no cost. 

Plus, you earn one hour of NGPF Academy credit for each Speaker Series session you attend. 

Coming Up This Winter

January 29 - Lessons from an NFL C-Suite: Building Winning Cultures with Andrew Wasynczuk

February 5 - Fairness in Financial Markets with FINRA's Ritta McLaughlin and Kyle Morse

February 12 - Investing for the Future with David Gardner, Co-Founder of The Motley Fool

February 19 - Zoe Callaway on Why Tax Literacy Matters

February 26 - Judy Smith on Teaching Economic Inequality and Solutions in Personal Finance

March 5 - Kit Kaufman, NGPF Board Member and Adviser, Discusses His Passion for Financial Education in America

March 12 - Howard "Pete" Colhoun on Democratizing Investment Knowledge

March 26 - Stephen Day on Making Personal Finance Fun and Hands-On

This winter, your learning can earn you more than insight. Participate in NGPF professional development and unlock NGPF Academy's newest limited-edition achievement badge: the Winter PD Passport. 

How to Earn the Winter Passport

Complete these three types of NGPF PD between January 1 and March 31, 2026: One On-Demand Module One Virtual PD Session One Speaker Series Event   The Speaker Series makes it easy to check one box and walk away energized and inspired!   Once you've hit all three, you’ll unlock a brand-new Winter PD Passport badge in your My NGPF Academy.

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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