Financial Services Professional & Financial Literacy Advocate

Have you ever had a moment when you wondered “why am I constantly running out of money” or “why am I so bad at managing my finances”? Ideally, this is what encouraged Thelonious Walker II to pursue his masters degree in Adult Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He realized that someone has to take responsibility or make a courageous effort to educate students on fundamental financial literacy practices in hopes to holistically improve that particular learner. His research focused on financial illiteracy effects on student development as they matriculate through their higher education institution and post graduation. He uncovered that students, traditional and non-traditional learners, often encounter mishaps with finances due to lack of financial awareness, unconscious financial decisions, and lack of knowledge.

Henceforth, due to the current and foreseeable needs of financial security by means of education, Walker Budgeting Services (WBS) was created. WBS is a research-based financial consultation service that intends to improve its clients’ awareness through the use of assessment, strategic financial planning, and implementation of S.M.A.R.T. financial goals. Alongside with operating his business, he served as the Default Coordinator for his alma mater (NCATSU). During his tenure in this position, he assisted students with loan management, default aversion, parent plus advice, financial programming/workshops, and other financial aid related tasks.