Our Story
Empowering Americans through financial education
Since 2014
Serving communities
Who we are
A non-profit built on one belief
Everyone deserves access to unbiased financial education — regardless of income, background, or zip code. AFEA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit alliance of volunteer financial professionals who teach free classes in their own communities.
The American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA) is one of the fastest growing non-profit financial wellness programs in the country. Our unique No Selling approach, coupled with strategic alliances, will change the way you think about financial education. As an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, AFEA's mission is to inform and empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing comprehensive financial education in communities nationwide.
We specialize in educating
How we teach
Education that meets you where you are
Classroom style at colleges & universities
Plus public library workshops in communities nationwide.
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Course topics
Budgeting, credit, retirement, taxes, estate planning & more.
Onsite at work & worship
Brought directly into businesses and churches — satisfying ERISA 404c requirements for employers.
Live & recorded webinars
Join from anywhere — the same free curriculum, delivered online.
Self-study wellness portal
Learn at your own pace through AFEA's online financial wellness portal — any topic, any time.
Our members
Licensed professionals, zero sales agenda
AFEA is comprised of a diverse and growing membership of licensed professionals — attorneys, financial advisors, realtors, mortgage specialists, insurance and investment specialists, CPAs, and health and wellness specialists. All AFEA members share the same goal: to provide the highest level of financial education available in order to help people better understand their finances.
160+
volunteer coaches
nationwide
5+ years of real-world experience
Every instructor is a licensed, trained financial professional.
Trained to teach, not to sell
Coaches pass AFEA training on educating in a not-for-profit setting.
No products. No pitches. Ever.
Courses never promote or endorse specific products or companies.
What we stand for
Our values
Education First
Real curriculum taught by certified professionals — never a disguised sales pitch.
Community Driven
Local chapters led by volunteer coaches who live where they teach.
Always Free
Every class, workshop, and webinar is 100% free for attendees.
Trusted Guidance
Coaches are vetted professionals held to a strict fiduciary standard.
Join the alliance
Be part of the mission
Teach what you know or learn what you need — either way, you're helping build financially confident communities across America.
Free to join · 501(c)(3) non-profit · No selling, ever