Advisory Board Member Reginald V. Bennett
Georgia Financial Educators Council
Reginald V. (“Reggie”) Bennett joins the Georgia Financial Educators Council (GFEC) Advisory Board with a rich background in both executive-level financial services and community empowerment. He boasts more than 30 years of leadership experience with organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, and Delta Air Lines. As the current CEO and President of The Legacy Empowerment Solutions Group, Advisory Board Member Reginald V. Bennett strives to empower individuals and organizations – particularly minority-owned businesses and underserved youth – with the essential financial skills to thrive and build generational wealth.
Bennett has dedicated his career to breaking cycles of poverty through high-quality financial education, helping individuals and families establish solid financial foundations to create lasting generational wealth. He approaches this task from a real-world perspective – adopting the motto that financial literacy is not a privilege, but a birthright for everyone. His personal mission to empower others to take control of their financial futures aligns strongly with the vision and agenda of the GFEC, making Reggie’s selection to the Advisory Board a natural choice.
Empowering the Underserved with Real-world Financial Education: Reginald V. Bennett
With over 30 years of professional experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, and data analytics, I bring a deep well of expertise to the mission of advancing financial wellness. My career journey has included leadership roles at prestigious institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Delta Air Lines, and Genesys. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dickinson College, a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from Georgia Tech, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Throughout my career, I have witnessed firsthand how access to financial knowledge – or the lack thereof – can shape opportunities. This perspective uniquely qualifies me to serve on the NFEC Georgia Chapter Advisory Board and help empower individuals with the financial literacy tools they need to transform their futures.
My goal in joining this financial wellness campaign is to make high-quality financial literacy education accessible to underserved communities, particularly young people and minority families who have traditionally lacked access to these critical resources. Financial education is not just about dollars and cents; it’s about creating pathways to stability, resilience, and generational opportunity. I am passionate about equipping individuals with the confidence and knowledge they need to pursue their dreams without fear or financial uncertainty.
My personal motivation for being part of this movement stems from a pivotal experience early in my life when my family’s opportunity for homeownership was lost due to financial insecurity and lack of trusted guidance. That experience instilled in me a lifelong commitment to ensuring that others are not held back by the same barriers. Through my work as CEO and President of The Legacy Empowerment Solutions Group, I specialize in translating complex financial concepts into relatable, actionable knowledge that empowers individuals to build wealth and secure brighter futures. My professional background, combined with a personal passion for service, positions me uniquely to raise financial wellness across communities that need it most.
It is truly an honor to serve on the Georgia Chapter Advisory Board of the National Financial Educators Council. I look forward to contributing my expertise, leadership, and passion to this important mission. Through advocacy, education, and partnership, I am committed to strengthening financial health and creating lasting legacies of opportunity for individuals and families across Georgia and beyond.
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 have impact on 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.
