Financial Health Network

Trust is a bank’s greatest asset, so why risk losing it? With trust in institutions at an all-time low, customers, especially low-income households, are more skeptical than ever. In her latest American Banker piece, our CEO, Jennifer Tescher discusses the impact of weaker financial regulations and why banks must prioritize transparency and fairness. According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, 62% of Americans believe business leaders “purposely mislead people by saying things they know are false or gross exaggerations.” Jennifer warns against mistaking the floor for the ceiling. She emphasizes the need for clearer standards in defining financial products to drive better consumer financial health outcomes. Companies need to rethink the way they structure teams, design incentives, and measure success—particularly for those committed to improving their customers' financial health. Read Jennifer’s full piece here and tell us what you think: https://lnkd.in/g4TjRW2t #FinancialHealth #Trust #Banking #Leadership #ConsumerProtection

?? Get to know a few of our featured “Voices of Change,” each bringing their eye-opening perspectives to EMERGE this June. - Michael Cyr, Executive Director, The Opportunity Initiative - Bonnie Wallace, Head of Financial Health Philanthropy, Wells Fargo - Raymond A. Jetson, Vision and Advancement Catalyst, Aging While Black - Tiffany White, Associate Pastor and Counselor, Lake City Church - Charles White, Senior Pastor, Lake City Church - Jamie Strayer, Creator & Executive Producer, Opportunity Knocks These powerful figures bring perspectives and stories that inform their advocacy and motivate collective action on financial health. Get to know the lineup, and stay tuned as we add even more changemakers to EMERGE whose real journeys have rippled into real impact. Grab your spot here ??https://hubs.li/Q03cKC2F0 The Opportunity Initiative & Opportunity Knocks on PBS #VoicesofChange #EMERGE2025 #EMERGE #FinancialHealth #FinHealth #LivedExperience

?? Feeling Lucky? You Should Be! ?? Your lucky break is here! Get $300 off your #EMERGE2025 registration—but only if you act fast! This special vanishes after today. Use code LUCKY at checkout before time runs out! ? Don’t rely on four-leaf clovers—secure your spot now and join top industry leaders shaping the future. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03c3w1B0 #EMERGE2025 #EMERGE #FinancialHealth #FinHealth #VoicesofChange

We’re thrilled to welcome Taylor Nelms as our new VP of Research at the Financial Health Network! ?? Taylor brings 15 years of experience studying money, technology, and financial services, with a passion for translating research into action. As a trained anthropologist and ethnographer, he has explored everything from consumer decision-making in banking to emerging financial technologies like mobile payments and cryptocurrencies. Before joining FHN, Taylor led research and advisory services at the Filene Research Institute, where he helped credit unions and financial service providers transform the way they do business. He also holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of California, Irvine, and has worked on numerous global financial inclusion efforts. We couldn’t be more excited to have Taylor on board! Here’s what he has to say about joining FHN: "I’m passionate about synthesizing complex ideas in ways that spark conversation and drive change. At FHN, I look forward to leading research that explores financial health measurement, innovation in financial services, and new frontiers of economic well-being." At FHN, Taylor will lead research efforts that inform strategy, shape policy, and help organizations better serve financial health for all. Want to connect with Taylor? Learn more about his background and connect with him here: https://hubs.li/Q03bht6Y0 #NewHire #FinancialHealth #Research #Leadership #FinHealth

The stock market is an extraordinary engine of wealth creation. Yet only 29% of households have a non-retirement investment account. Yet within that 29% remain disparities among investors – disparities that, as our latest #FinHealthSpend Spotlight reveals, put Black and Latinx households behind when building long-term wealth. Our research shows that far fewer Black and Latinx families have non-retirement investing accounts compared with white families, even when adjusting for age and household income. Dive deep into our latest data on who’s participating in the stock market – data that can serve as a powerful focal point for interventions to help balance the investing scales. ?? Read the full report: https://hubs.li/Q03b7t_R0 #financialhealth #investing #wealthbuilding #finhealth

With #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we celebrate the progress made while recognizing the disparities that remain. Achieving #financialhealth for all requires continued action. Women still face greater financial challenges across key areas—spending, saving, borrowing, and planning—and the #gendergap continues to widen. The data is telling: ?? Only 1 in 5 women are considered financially healthy, compared to 1 in 3 men. ?? Nearly 2 in 5 Black (39%) and Latine (36%) women have had to change their life paths due to debt—compared to 1 in 4 White women (26%). Why does this matter for #business and #leadership? When women thrive financially, businesses, communities, and economies grow stronger. Leaders have both an opportunity and a responsibility to champion policies and programs that close the #gendergap in financial health. ? We can all drive change by advocating for #workplace benefits that promote financial health and investing in programs that support pay equity. At Financial Health Network, we’re committed to advancing research, insights, and solutions that support women’s financial health. How is your organization helping to close the gap? Let’s continue the conversation in the comments, then repost this for your network to engage with us. ?? #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #FinancialHealth #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge #WomensRights #GenderEquality

?? Just released! The EMERGE 2025 full schedule! Start planning your best EMERGE experience yet, with a jam-packed, three-day lineup featuring the best and brightest in the movement working toward financial health for all. Get inspired by: → Captivating main stage sessions → Pivotal and relevant workshops → Candid breakouts → Meaningful, solutions-oriented topics → Tons of networking and community-building …and so much more! All at the stunning harborside Sheraton San Diego Resort. Don’t forget about our two exclusive pre-conference sessions, plus a special pre and post-conference Member networking event. (RSVPs required, spots fill fast.) Schedule HERE: https://hubs.li/Q039s_Gx0 We can’t wait to see you! #EMERGE2025 #EMERGE #FinancialHealth #FinHealth #VoicesofChange

Three days of EMERGE 2025 just got even better… Announcing our expanded lineup of hands-on EMERGE experiences! Get the most from EMERGE Day 1 by participating in one of these two sessions, each designed to ignite your empathy and energy for improving financial health. ?? Join a hands-on local conservation project and guided nature walk with “Explore and Restore: Nature Walk and Habitat Restoration.” Sponsored by U.S. Bank and in partnership with San Diego-based Ocean Connectors. ?? Back by popular demand: Understand the tough choices faced by millions of real consumers in the powerful “FinX Workshop: Spend a Day in Your Customer’s Shoes.” This half-day exercise takes you into the local community to experience daily life on a tight budget. When: Both events take place Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Don’t miss out – seats have already begun to fill! Learn more and RSVP now: https://hubs.li/Q038csg80 #EMERGE2025 #EMERGE #FinancialHealth #FinHealth

In this #sponsored #EMERGE article by AARP, explore how the estimated $124 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer could impact persistent wealth disparities—and what can be done to ensure a fairer financial future. Experts from across industries share key insights on the challenges that lie ahead and the solutions needed to help families build, sustain, and successfully transfer wealth across generations. https://hubs.li/Q037-vFB0 #finhealth #wealthgap #sponsored

Join Jennifer Tescher in Las Vegas from March 10-13 at the Fintech Meetup, where she’ll be speaking on the panel?"Globalization and Guardrails: The Path Forward for Open Finance." Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders as they dive into Open Banking and key strategies for driving industry growth. ?? Get your ticket by?February 21?to unlock exclusive savings! ????Secure your spot now: https://hubs.la/Q036QJKz0