Financial Literacy Initiative In Los Angeles

Financial Literacy Initiative

Practical financial education. Informed decisions. Stronger communities.

CFA Society Los Angeles’ Advocacy and Ethics Commission leads the Society’s Financial Literacy Initiative, connecting knowledgeable member volunteers with schools, universities, libraries, and community organizations to provide accessible financial education in person and online.

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About the Initiative

Expanding Access to Financial Education

CFA Society Los Angeles' Financial Literacy Initiative is a community outreach program designed to further financial education and engagement across diverse communities.

CFALA member volunteers work with partner organizations to coordinate educational events for students, young adults and community members. Programming can be delivered in person or virtually.

Each program is designed to provide practical, approachable information that helps participants understand important financial concepts and make more informed financial decisions.

Financial Literacy in Action

Member Volunteers Serving the Community

CFALA member volunteers share practical financial knowledge through presentations developed for local libraries, schools, universities and community organizations.

CFA Society Los Angeles volunteers presenting a budgeting and planning program for the Los Angeles Public Library
CFALA volunteers presenting a budgeting and planning program for the Los Angeles Public Library.
CFA Society Los Angeles volunteers presenting a basics of investing program for the Los Angeles Public Library
CFALA volunteers presenting a basics of investing program for the Los Angeles Public Library.
CFA Society Los Angeles volunteer presenting financial literacy education to students
A CFALA volunteer leading a financial literacy presentation for students.
CFA Society Los Angeles volunteer presenting financial literacy educational materials
CFALA financial literacy programming in the community.
Program Topics

Practical Education for Real-World Decisions

Programs may be tailored to the interests, age group and needs of each partner organization's audience.

01

Personal Finance for College Students

An introduction to managing money, establishing healthy financial habits and preparing for financial independence.

02

Budgeting 101

Practical guidance for understanding income, expenses, financial priorities and the foundations of a workable personal budget.

03

Renting vs. Buying

An overview of the financial considerations associated with renting or purchasing a home.

04

Saving for Education

An introduction to planning, saving and evaluating financial options for future educational expenses.

How It Works

A Collaborative Community Partnership

CFALA and each participating organization work together to create a useful and accessible educational program.

CFALA Provides

  • Neutral, expert volunteer presenters
  • Coordination and presentation of selected topics
  • Educational presentations and activities
  • Presentation materials and a presenter laptop
  • Presenters experienced with both in-person and virtual programming

Our Community Partner Provides

  • An audience and an in-person or virtual venue
  • Promotion of the program to participants
  • A projector, USB connection or videoconferencing link
  • A brief introduction of the presenter or presenters
  • Completion of a post-program survey

CFALA has worked with educational institutions, public libraries and community organizations throughout Southern California.

Upcoming Events

Event Date Location Details
Investing Basics 10/17/2026, 2–3 PM Los Angeles Public Library (Fairfax Branch)
161 South Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036		 More Information
Investing Basics 10/24/2026, 3–4 PM Los Angeles Public Library (Mar Vista Branch)
12006 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066		 Link coming soon
Past Events (Click to expand)
Event Date Location
Financial Fitness Cohort Basics of Investing 8/4/2026 Zoom Meeting
Financial Fitness Cohort Basics of Credit and Financial Decision Making 7/28/2026 Zoom Meeting
Financial Fitness Cohort Basics of Budgeting 7/21/2026 Zoom Meeting
Estate Planning Basics 5/14/2026 Zoom Meeting
Basics of Investing 4/28/2026 UC Santa Barbara
Basics of Investing 4/26/2026 Los Angeles Public Library (West LA Regional Branch)
Budget & Planning 4/11/2026 Los Angeles Public Library
Basics of Investing 10/25/2025 Los Angeles Public Library
Basics of Investing 10/7/2025 Los Angeles Public Library
Saving for Education 9/17/2025 KIPPSoCal
Personal Fiance for College Students 9/4/2025 UCLA
Th Fulfillment Fun - Budgeting 7/9/2025 Zoom Meeting

Bring Financial Education to Your Community

Schools, universities, libraries and community organizations are invited to contact CFA Society Los Angeles to discuss hosting an in-person or virtual financial literacy program.

Contact the Financial Literacy Initiative
Email: finlit@cfala.org
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