Andy Fried

Financial Services Professional & Financial Literacy Advocate

Personal Notes

I recently retired after 16 years as a business consultant and educator at the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University. I was always aware of the knowledge gap that existed in personal financial education and the positive difference a little knowledge can make in a person’s life.

This new chapter of my journey is about elevating personal financial intelligence so that people can improve their financial security and build wealth.

Oprah Winfrey once said, “What you learn, teach; what you get give. That, my friends, is what gives your life purpose and meaning.”

I am available for in-person and virtual programming.

Bio

Andy’s experience includes: CPA; Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®); Business Consultant and Educator at UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University; Multi-store retail business owner in NY and GA; Owner of commercial real estate investment company. Andy’s particular areas of focus: Growing cash flow and wealth; Starting a business; Buying a business; Growing a business. Three essential tools in Andy’s toolbox: 1. Budget; 2. Financial Scorecard; 3. Financial models and projections. Note: Attendees always leave his programs with tools to put to work.

Andy’s Awards: UGA SBDC Award for Consultant of the Year; UGA SBDC Flewellen Award for Consulting Excellence six consecutive years; UGA SBDC Award for Innovation of the Year; Georgia Mentor Protege Impact Award. Andy has presented at local, regional and national events.

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