As an expert on financial psychology, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury has appeared on television and written for consumer and trade publications. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, PBS News Hour, Real Simple, Money Magazine, TODAY Money, Forbes, and CNBC. She served as an adjunct faculty member of finance at Bentley University from 2009 to 2019, and currently serves as a adjunct professor at Champlain College where she teaches negotiation. She received an undergraduate degree in finance from Providence College and started her career in retail banking before becoming a commissioned bank examiner with the FDIC. Due to her desire to coach executive management on improving performance, Kathleen attained a master’s degree in psychology, became a certified professional co-active coach, and founded her consulting firm, KBK Wealth Connection. She also hosts the “Breaking Money Silence” podcast.

Akeiva M. Ellis is the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a wealth management firm in the Greater Boston area serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand for young adults. She currently serves as an ambassador for the CFP Board and has been quoted in numerous media outlets including The Boston Globe, Bankrate, and RIA Intel. She was also named to Investment News’ 2021 class of the “40 Under 40” professionals making their mark in financial services, and was the youngest person ever to grace the list. You can also find The Bemused on YouTube.

Akeiva M. Ellis is the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a wealth management firm in the Greater Boston area serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand for young adults. She currently serves as an ambassador for the CFP Board and has been quoted in numerous media outlets including The Boston Globe, Bankrate, and RIA Intel. She was also named to Investment News’ 2021 class of the “40 Under 40” professionals making their mark in financial services, and was the youngest person ever to grace the list. You can also find The Bemused on YouTube.

Akeiva M. Ellis is the Financial Education Specialist at Ballentine Partners, a wealth management firm in the Greater Boston area serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial education brand for young adults. She currently serves as an ambassador for the CFP Board and has been quoted in numerous media outlets including The Boston Globe, Bankrate, and RIA Intel. She was also named to Investment News’ 2021 class of the “40 Under 40” professionals making their mark in financial services, and was the youngest person ever to grace the list. You can also find The Bemused on YouTube.