Community Champion: Krystle Gladden
With the motto, “If you knew better, you’d do better,” Community Champion Krystle Gladden’s deep commitment to pushing the financial literacy movement forward is motivated by her passion for helping individuals achieve the American Dream. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, Krystle has witnessed first-hand how the lack of financial literacy has led individuals to make costly mistakes that stand in the way of achieving their dreams.
Now, in close alignment with the mission and goals of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), Krystle Gladden is taking her focus to a new level in her role as Advisory Board member for the NFEC’s New York chapter. Krystle Gladden strongly believes that financial education is crucial for everyone, regardless of their age or background. She exhibits true leadership in the financial wellness space as she strives to bring greater economic empowerment to her neighbors across the tri-state area. Krystle’s compassion, understanding, relatability, and true caring for other people’s well-being are the marks of a true community champion.
Personal Statement
If you knew better, you’d do better! My name is Krystle Gladden and I’m an entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, Accountant, Tax professional, and community leader who empowers individuals to take control of their financial lives. At Financial Fluency, I place priority on four primary things when serving clients: education, inclusivity, transformation, and community. I have a real love for creating impact, and I’ve learned that genuine communication involving knowledgeable information is the way to impact people for free.
About me:
Professionally, I hold an MBA in Accounting from Mercy University. On the personal side, I value family and time spent with loved ones. I am passionate about fitness and traveling, ensuring that I find time to balance and enjoy these pursuits.
Ever since my elementary school days I have always been good at math. Before my career in Accounting started I believed that Accounting was just about being good at math, since I chose the career path due to my math skills and enjoying math. I quickly learned that Accounting wasn’t just about math and numbers, but was more about understanding what the numbers were saying and what they mean. Numbers can tell different stories about an individual’s finances as well as an organization’s position. It is important for individuals to know and understand this so that they can make better informed financial decisions. This will also allow them to improve their relationship to money. Being part of the NFEC community campaign will give me the chance to reach many individuals before it’s too late. Through this opportunity, I can help folks avoid making those money mistakes that get in the way of their dreams.
Leading this financial wellness campaign in the New York area and contributing to the New York Financial Educators Council’s Advisory Board will give me a chance to bring personal finance literacy initiatives across the tri-state area, providing guidance and education to people in socially underserved and under-represented communities. By forging partnerships and alliances with non-profit, government, and corporate sponsors, I hope to make a real, powerful difference in New York communities and in people’s lives.
Community Champion: Krystle Gladden
Krystle Gladden has shown her dedication to the financial wellness movement via her extensive experience spent educating individuals and organizations and her support on the New York Financial Educators Council’s Advisory Board. Krystle’s direction and guidance have had tremendous impact to help make a positive difference in New Yorkers’ lives.
Through Gladden’s leadership, the NYFEC has been able to reach more communities around the Empire State with financial education resources and support that lead to greater economic empowerment. Her collaborative and untiring spirit is truly an inspiration to us all.
The New York Council offers its sincere gratitude to Krystle Gladden for her commitment, hard work, and advocacy on our behalf.
