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About Samuel molina afc®

Founding CEO and an AFCPE® Member

 Samuel Molina is an Accredited Financial Counselor, from Fresno, CA. Samuel served in the United States Marine Corps and has served in nonprofits for 12 years. His passion for financial education led him to create The Academy of Financial Education because he believes that building wealth is essential to the success of our communities and for the country. 


Samuel graduated from CSU Fresno with a bachelor’s degree in criminology, holds a certificate in personal financial planning from UC Berkeley and a master's certificate from University of Georgia (UGA) in behavioral financial planning and financial therapy.  

Samuel is currently enrolled in the UGA's master's degree program for personal finance.

Samuel was previously a registered financial advisor with a life & health license, Series 63, 7, and SIE FINRA security licenses.  

Awards & Honors

 2025 Outstanding Community Outreach Leader Award  

Financial Therapy Association

Outstanding Alumni 2023

Central Unified School District

Distinguished Educator 2023

Next Gen Personal Finance 

Chispa Award 2019

League of United Latin American Citizens

Community Leader Latinx Health Equity Award  2018

Latino Coalition for a Healthy California

Honorable Discharge  2015

United States Marine Corps

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