AFEA Expands by Adding Chapter in Short Hills, NJ

SHORT HILLS, N.J. - May 13, 2019 - PRLog -- The American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA) is dedicated to providing financial education and increasing financial literacy within communities all over the country. Today, the Board of Directors has chosen to continue to do just that, by unanimously voting Mark MacDonald as the new Chapter President of AFEA's Short Hills, NJ, #4678 chapter.

Mark MacDonald is a leading and sought-after financial literacy speaker on a wide range of financial topics. He has conducted hundred of hours of free financial educational seminars for State Education Employees, Corporations, CPA Firms, Adult Community Associations, JCC, Library and University Workshops. Mark is a Licensed Investment Advisor Representative, Licensed Life and Health Insurance Producer, Certified College Planning Specialist and Certified Social Security Advisor.

Mark's free educational seminars cover a wide range of financial literacy topics including Retirement Income Planning, Advanced Social Security Planning, Medicare and LTC Planning, Legacy and Estate Planning, Advanced College Planning, 401(k) Planning, Tax Reduction Planning and many more.

Mark is a former U.S. CEO and media publishing executive at leading financial news organizations including US News and World Report, Individual Investor and Ticker Magazine. He is co-author of the book "Breaking the Tax Code," has been named one of "America's Premier Experts," and the featured retirement expert on "The Consumers Advocate" television program, appearing on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates.

Mark is committed to helping companies, government and associations increase financial literacy for their employees and members as an Financial Educator with the 501c(3) non-profit organization, American Financial Education Alliance.  He is an active member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Association of Certified College Funding Specialists, National Social Security Association, National Ethics Association and Better Business Bureau.

Mark has been married to his wife Leigh for 35 years and has two daughters who work for leading global finance companies. His many passions include helping people of all ages improve their financial literacy

AFEA is thrilled to have Michael MacDonald join their team and assist them in their mission of creating financial clarity within communities all over the country.

"At a time when 76% of America is living paycheck to paycheck, there has never been a better time or greater need for financial education" - Rick McClanahan, Founder and CEO of American Financial Education Alliance

About the American Financial Education Alliance:

AFEA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC and is comprised of a diverse and growing group of licensed and trained professionals. Together, they share the same goal of helping people better understand their finances. AFEA's mission is to inform and empower Americans to take control of their finances by providing comprehensive financial education in communities nationwide.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Rick McClanahan at 888-466-3995, visit our website at http://www.myafea.org or email at info@myafea.org.