Thomas Maluck, CFEI®, APFI℠
Everyone learns about the “money game” differently. Some people are taught by experts in the game from a young age and get a huge head start over their peers. Others learn the rules the hard way, always feeling punished for not being prepared, breaking a rule, or letting time slip by while opportunities disappear. Thomas has learned different parts of the “money game” the easy, average, and hard ways, and brings those experiences to bear when teaching others. Thomas’s workshops are personal and memorable because of authentic connections – a story with a dash of humor goes much farther in people’s memories than a dry definition. The most frequent feedback Thomas receives after his workshops is a request from attendees, asking when the next workshop will be.
About Thomas Maluck
Thomas Maluck is an international keynote speaker who is just as comfortable talking personal finance in a classroom, conference room, auditorium, or church. Thomas is an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, but what sets him apart is the road that brought him here. He has over a decade’s experience in public libraries, where he helps patrons of all ages with information needs and hosts public programs designed for people to learn, create, and share. The frequent communication and service to his community has made him a natural at listening and reacting to people’s wants and needs. He has recommended many stories, including financial literacy booklists, but is most interested in helping people write the next chapter of their own story. Thomas is a public speaker who has presented across the U.S. as well as internationally. He has spoken on podcasts, radio shows, and news stations. He is a past President of his local Toastmasters club, where he achieved the level of Advanced Communicator. The most positive feedback he receives from presentations involves relating to the audience, speaking from the heart, and including a dash of humor. Think of financial literacy skills like budgeting, saving, and investing as a tree. The second best time to plant a tree is yesterday, and the best time is today. Educating audiences on why and how to plant that tree now means everything.
I became an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ after seeing how a financial literacy gap harms someone’s past, present, and future. I want to bridge those gaps and empower people to build a better tomorrow.
Certified Financial Education Instructor Credential Holder
Thomas Maluck earned the Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) credential through the National Financial Educators Council, an IACET Accredited Provider. The program complies with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard, which establishes requirements for how training is designed, delivered, assessed, and evaluated.
CFEI® training combines personal finance expertise with the skills to teach it effectively. Educators study financial psychology, engaging teaching methods, lesson planning, and assessment. This preparation helps them connect with participants, adapt instruction to different needs, and address the experiences, emotions, and habits that influence financial decisions.
For organizations working with Thomas Maluck, this means access to an educator with specialized preparation in making financial education practical and relevant. The training emphasizes clear learning goals, meaningful activities, and opportunities for participants to evaluate options, practice financial skills, and develop realistic next steps. Ethical practice and professional responsibilities further support an approach centered on the people being served.