Ana Salazar joins Nevada Financial Educators Council advisory board

Ana Salazar has become a founding member of the Nevada Financial Educators Council Advisory Board as the state chapter pushes financial education, coaching and practical resources across Nevada. The appointment adds a veteran banking and coaching leader to an organization focused on financial literacy and long-term stability.

Why it matters: - Salazar’s appointment adds banking, coaching and community experience to the Nevada Financial Educators Council’s effort to expand financial wellness support in Nevada. - The role connects the state chapter’s education work with a leader focused on turning financial knowledge into behavior change. - The appointment comes as financial literacy groups look for more practical, community-based ways to help individuals and families build stability.

What happened: - Ana Salazar, CPFWC, CMP, CPC, became a founding member of the Nevada Financial Educators Council Advisory Board. - The announcement was released on September 18, 2026. - Salazar is Assistant Vice President and Manager of the U.S. Bank Goals Coaching Program. - Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council, said Salazar’s background positions her to help the Nevada chapter connect education with real behavior change.

The details: - Salazar has more than 30 years of experience in retail banking, program management, financial coaching, life coaching and community involvement. - She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. - Her credentials include Certified Personal Financial Wellness Consultant, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Professional Coach and Life and Leadership Coach. - In her U.S. Bank role, Salazar leads a team of financial and life coaches that provides guidance, education and accountability for personal, professional and financial goals. - Her work also includes business growth strategy, partnership building, talent development and content creation. - Salazar has volunteered as a Junior Achievement teacher since 2012. - She has served on the U.S. Bank Development Network Board since 2020. - She is a former member of the UNLV Customer Experience Program Advisory Board. - Salazar said financial wellness should be accessible, practical and actionable for people at every income level and life stage. - Salazar said her goals on the board are to strengthen financial capability initiatives across Nevada and help people and communities achieve sustainable financial wellness. - The Nevada Financial Educators Council is one of the state chapters of the National Financial Educators Council. - The National Financial Educators Council is a Certified B Corporation and IACET Accredited Provider of financial education resources nationwide. - The Nevada Financial Educators Council operates under the National Financial Educators Council. - NFEC supports professional certification, policy advocacy and evidence-based programming to improve financial literacy outcomes and long-term financial stability.

Between the lines: - The board appointment signals a focus on practitioners who can translate financial education into coaching and real-world action. - Salazar’s mix of banking leadership and volunteer service fits the organization’s emphasis on community reach, not just classroom instruction. - The emphasis on financial wellness and positive psychology suggests the Nevada chapter is leaning into behavior change, not only budgeting basics.

What's next: - The Nevada Financial Educators Council said it looks forward to working with Salazar. - Salazar is expected to support the chapter’s efforts to expand financial capability initiatives across Nevada. - The broader NFEC network will continue promoting financial education through certification, advocacy and programming. - More information is available through the organization’s LinkedIn page, Instagram account, Facebook page, YouTube channel and X account.