Advisory Board Member Jervis Hough
Georgia Financial Educators Council
Jervis B. Hough brings more than 20 years of leadership in financial services, along with combined hands‑on experience, formal education, and professional credentials, as his qualifications for appointment to the Advisory Board of the State of Georgia chapter of the National Financial Educators Council. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics (Finance and Real Estate concentration) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Clemson University; is a Certified Securities Compliance Professional® (CSCP®); and maintains FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, 79, and 99 registrations. Drawing upon his personal experience observing how his parents lifted their financial prospects through education, hard work, and networking, Advisory Board Member Jervis Hough is uniquely qualified to make significant contributions in his board role.
Throughout his career, Hough has served as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Blaylock Van, LLC; led compliance programs at IFS Securities, Inc.; performed risk‑based examinations for Merrill Lynch and FINRA; and founded Taurus Compliance Consulting, advising multiple FINRA member firms on regulatory strategy and anti‑money laundering programs.
The selection criteria for the GFEC Advisory Board include dedication to promoting financial wellness and a background in community service. Jervis Hough demonstrates these qualities across all his professional, philanthropic, and personal endeavors as he focuses on improving the financial well-being of Georgia youth.
Designing Scalable, Adaptable Financial Wellness Programming: Jervis Hough
My involvement on the Georgia Financial Educators Council Advisory Board is driven by a clear goal: to ensure that high‑quality financial literacy resources are accessible to every student in the state, regardless of economic background or educational setting. Whether partnering with external educators or programs, I remain committed to empowering young Georgians with the foundational financial concepts that underpin lifelong economic well‑being.
My commitment to financial education comes from personal experience. I’ve seen how growing up without basic money skills can limit life choices, and how the right guidance can truly change someone’s path. That belief – that students need more than classroom theory and must learn real‑world money management – drives my efforts to make practical financial training accessible to all.
My professional trajectory in operations management, municipal finance underwriting, and regulatory compliance positions me well to convene policymakers, educators, and community stakeholders toward achieving financial wellness goals. I have served on compliance and advisory boards for both the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and FINRA, and currently sit on the Board of Directors of NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL) and the NAAIA Foundation. By employing collaborative frameworks and data‑driven best practices, I aim to design and implement scalable, adaptable programs tailored to diverse learning environments throughout Georgia.
I am honored to serve on the State of Georgia Advisory Board for the National Financial Educators Council and anticipate collaborative engagement with fellow board members to enhance financial literacy initiatives throughout educational institutions and communities statewide. The contributions I intend to make include providing guidance for program development, facilitating stakeholder participation, and implementing evidence‑based methodologies designed to equip students with the requisite competencies and self‑efficacy necessary for long‑term financial stability.
Georgia Financial Educators Council Board Details
The Georgia Financial Educators Council Advisory Board Members drive our push to build sustainable, scalable economic empowerment programs that affect people’s lives at the community level. Our Advisory Board Members share their knowledge and expertise to guide financial wellness programs and donations to community members.
Our Board Members are professionals who have successfully passed a rigorous selection process and have proven their commitment to supporting the growth of sustainable financial wellness programming in their communities. Board members possess these traits:
Dedication
A demonstrated deep passion for raising financial wellness, empowering people, and strengthening whole communities with financial education.
Contribution
Minimum contributions of time, active participation, and communication are required of individuals and organizations selected to serve on the Advisory Board.
Integrity
Board members are individuals with a proven history of providing ethical, honest service in their local communities and maintaining strong professional values.
