In this workshop, Yanely covers the building blocks of wealth building via the financial markets. She shares what the research shows is best for long-term wealth-building and to be better positioned to create or adjust your own wealth-building plan. This session shares insights to confidently select funds for your workplace retirement plan as well as individual investment accounts.
Yanely was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and is one of the first in her family to graduate from college. After two decades of school, she still can't believe that she never had a class about making smart money decisions. Now, she's on a mission to help young people learn about personal finance in a fun and engaging way. After completing Teach For America, Yanely paired her love for teaching with her passion for financial literacy, creating a unique YouTube channel for people to engage with topics like budgeting, managing credit, saving and investing for retirement, and more. Yanely serves as the Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance and is a member of CNBC's Financial Wellness Advisory Council.
