Peer Financial Counselors - Meritrust Credit Union Scholars
A former peer financial counselor shares the value of the peer counselor experience:
"As I reflect back on my time on campus, Powercat Financial has been the most beneficial organization I was a part of. Now that I’m looking to buy a house, insurance, and all that comes with “adulting”, being a counselor is still paying dividends, and I’m sure will never stop doing so! The amount I learned, not only about financial information but how to communicate with others and understand their needs, is unmatched by any other experience I had on campus. I’m very fortunate to have been a small part of such an amazing program."
 I'm Eli McDonald from Overland Park. I am currently pursuing my masters degree in Couples & Family Therapy. I am passionate about helping people reduce stress in their lives. Having a good understanding of one’s finances is a great way to reduce this stress. I reduce stress and save money by using a prepaid debit card for each month. |  My name is Abram Mugler from Manhattan. I am a graduate student pursuing a MAcc. I hold a degrees finance and accounting. Have your budget accessible with your phone so that you can look at it before making a purchase. | |
 My name is Halle Schindler and I am from Paola, KS. I am currently a graduate student pursuing an MBA. I hold a degree in in Agribusiness and minor in Leadership Studies. I love working with students to help reduce their stress when it comes to their finances and making sure they know they can always reach out to someone for assistance! |  My name is Jaden Blansett, I am from Holcomb. I am a graduate student pursuing an MBA with an emphasis in finance. I love working with students to help reduce their stress when it comes to financial problems. |
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 My name is Quin Vlach, I am from Bonner Springs, Kansas. I am a junior in Personal Financial Planning for two reasons, I enjoy: 1) people and 2) numbers. I save money by implementing a monthly budget, downloading drive-thru applications for rewards, saving receipts, and allocating appropriate amounts to my retirement accounts. |  My name is Daniel Hensarling from Olathe, Kansas. I’m a senior pursuing a degree in finance with a minor in investment management. I enjoy helping students with their financial questions and supporting smart financial decisions while in college and beyond. |
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 My name is Brenton Wilden, and I am from Gardner, Kansas. I am a junior in Accounting and Finance and will be pursuing my Masters of Accountancy. I try and save money by using cash when I can because it is much more difficult to want to hand over something physical than to do a quick tap with my phone. |  My name is Michael Pumphrey, AFC® from Houston, TX. I'm an online graduate student completing my Master's in Personal Financial Planning degree with a certificate in Financial Therapy. I enjoy teaching others the financial knowledge and skills which will empower them to accomplish their personal goals. |
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