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Financial Literacy Day

Education, Insights, and Innovation

Financial Literacy Day (FinLit Day) on November 1, 2024, hosted by the Risk Management and Insurance Center, brought together professionals and academics for a full day of insightful discussions. Attendees explored the impact of global macroeconomic trends, examined the technological and ethical implications of AI in finance, and learned about Loyola’s latest initiative to enhance financial literacy education for all undergraduate students at the Quinlan School of Business.

The event featured keynote speeches from Christopher Vincent, CEO of the CFA Chapter Chicago, and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, along with expert-led panels that highlighted various perspectives on financial literacy and career pathways in finance. It was an exceptional opportunity to connect with leaders dedicated to advancing financial literacy and shaping the future of finance.

Event details

Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center, 16 E. Pearson Street, Wintrust Hall, Chicago

Thanks to our sponsor

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Photos

Check out event photos here or in the gallery below.

Financial Literacy Day 2024

Agenda

Our agenda featured keynotes, expert panels, and discussions that explored the latest trends and challenges in financial literacy.

Speakers

A lineup of esteemed speakers brought valuable insights and expertise to our discussions on financial literacy and its future.

Michael Behnam

Michael Behnam

Dean

Quinlan School of Business

Alex Castrounis

Alex Castrounis

Founder and CEO

Why of AI

Hae mi Choi

Hae mi Choi

Associate Professor of Finance

Loyola University Chicago

Tim Classen

Tim Classen

Sr. Associate Dean

Quinlan School of Business

Steven Dickerson

Steven Dickerson

Senior Advisor

BLDS LLC

Doug Evanoff

Doug Evanoff

Director

Kaufman Center for Financial Policy Studies

Shari Franklin

Shari Franklin

CFO

North Lawndale Employment Network

Michael Frerichs

Michael Frerichs

Treasurer

State of Illinois

Anuj Gangopadhyaya

Anuj Gangopadhyaya

Assistant Professor of Economics

Loyola University Chicago

Abol Jalilvand

Abol Jalilvand

Professor of Finance

Loyola University Chicago

Diana Ochoa

Diana Ochoa

Private Equity Trust Investments

The Boeing Company

KC Rakow

KC Rakow

Associate Professor of Accounting

Loyola University Chicago

Abhishek Sharma

Lecturer, ISSCM

Quinlan School of Business

Gaurav Sharma

Former Head of Card Acquisition Marketing, SVP

Discover Financial Services

Brian Shoup

Adjunct Instructor

Quinlan School of Business

Maria Tabrizi

Maria Tabrizi

EVP, COO

First Women’s Bank

Chris Vincent

Chris Vincent

President and CEO

CFA Society Chicago

Joseph Wemhoff

Joseph Wemhoff

Lecturer

Quinlan School of Business

Douglas W. Woods

Douglas W. Woods

Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Loyola University Chicago

Katharine Wyatt

Katharine Wyatt

Chief Investment Officer

Loyola University Chicago

Education, Insights, and Innovation

Financial Literacy Day (FinLit Day) on November 1, 2024, hosted by the Risk Management and Insurance Center, brought together professionals and academics for a full day of insightful discussions. Attendees explored the impact of global macroeconomic trends, examined the technological and ethical implications of AI in finance, and learned about Loyola’s latest initiative to enhance financial literacy education for all undergraduate students at the Quinlan School of Business.

The event featured keynote speeches from Christopher Vincent, CEO of the CFA Chapter Chicago, and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, along with expert-led panels that highlighted various perspectives on financial literacy and career pathways in finance. It was an exceptional opportunity to connect with leaders dedicated to advancing financial literacy and shaping the future of finance.

Event details

Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Schreiber Center, 16 E. Pearson Street, Wintrust Hall, Chicago

Thanks to our sponsor

Taylor Morrison logo

Photos

Check out event photos here or in the gallery below.

Our agenda featured keynotes, expert panels, and discussions that explored the latest trends and challenges in financial literacy.

A lineup of esteemed speakers brought valuable insights and expertise to our discussions on financial literacy and its future.