Teens NeedMoney SkillsTo Succeed in Life
Bryan Knutson, CFP® gives teens the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions — before the stakes get real.
Savings Goal
First Car
Save $75/week → reach your goal in 7 months
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of adults do not budget
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of Seattle homeowners are house rich, cash poor
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of wealthy families lose money by the 3rd generation
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of your money is at risk with no one managing it
How Important Are Good Financial Habits?
Gen Z is facing a complex future. Young adults born after 1996 have lived through the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19, supply chain shocks, and the fastest cost-of-living increases in a generation. Even their earliest adult decisions — higher education, credit, housing — can carry consequences they aren't prepared for.
A recent survey found most teens hold fundamental misconceptions about how money works, and few feel confident in what they were taught. Washington high schools offer a financial literacy course, but it's not a graduation requirement.
Bryan's workshops close that gap — practically, interactively, and with zero conflicts of interest. No sponsors, no product sales, no jargon. Just the skills teens will use for the rest of their lives.
Where Teens Stand Today
The Readiness Gap
Money Skills WA exists to flip these numbers — one small workshop at a time.
Bryan Knutson, CFP®
Certified Financial Planner™ · Bellevue, WA
With nearly 25 years in wealth management, portfolio management, and investment research, Bryan brings real-world expertise to every session. He doesn't teach from a textbook — he teaches what actually matters, drawn from decades of watching what makes people financially successful.
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Industry Experience
CFP®
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Max Students
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Conflict-Free
What Your Teen Will Learn
Two focused workshops. Practical skills. Real confidence.
Money Management Basics
Build the financial foundation every teen needs before stepping into adulthood. From budgeting to credit scores, this workshop makes complex concepts practical and immediately useful.
- Learn the benefits and risks of using credit for spending choices
- Structure budgets to reach saving and spending goals
- Develop a system for separating wants from needs
- Understand how credit scores affect borrowing decisions
- Recognize how interest rates work for both saving and borrowing
Investing Basics
Go beyond saving and discover how money can work for you. From stocks and bonds to index funds and long-term strategy, this workshop builds real investment confidence teens can act on.
- Learn the differences and similarities between stocks and bonds
- Research public companies and analyze their performance
- Understand passive vs. active investing strategies
- Learn what impacts stock performance at macro and micro levels
- Consider the power of a long-term approach to reach financial goals
What Students Are Saying
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"I liked learning about stocks, and seeing how they can grow over time but can't get frustrated if they go down for a while. We need patience."
"Bryan showed us ways to be smart with our money, and how we need to think about what we want now and in the future. I liked seeing examples of how getting more competitive interest can build more money over time."
"Life is expensive. I didn't realize how much parents have to think about budgeting. Bryan taught us budgeting, investing and saving. I really liked the part about donating."
"The class helped me see how money can grow over time if we stay focused on what we really want and how discipline can help us spend as soon as we get paid."
"Bryan pointed out how important it is to pay attention to details. We cannot just assume that banks will pay us the most interest — it is up to us to make sure we are getting what we deserve from our money."
"I mostly liked how to look up different stocks and do research. Seeing stocks of companies that I like made them seem more real as things to buy."
"I thought stocks and bonds were super complicated, but Bryan explained how they work, and I felt much more confident after the classes. He also showed us how index funds means that we buy many stocks together."
"This workshop was great for my kids"
"Budgeting applies to everyone. I had thought of it as a way for people in bad situations to stop losing money, but it is really a way to know where I spend money and help meet my goals."
"I liked learning about stocks, and seeing how they can grow over time but can't get frustrated if they go down for a while. We need patience."
"Bryan showed us ways to be smart with our money, and how we need to think about what we want now and in the future. I liked seeing examples of how getting more competitive interest can build more money over time."
"Life is expensive. I didn't realize how much parents have to think about budgeting. Bryan taught us budgeting, investing and saving. I really liked the part about donating."
"The class helped me see how money can grow over time if we stay focused on what we really want and how discipline can help us spend as soon as we get paid."
"Bryan pointed out how important it is to pay attention to details. We cannot just assume that banks will pay us the most interest — it is up to us to make sure we are getting what we deserve from our money."
"I mostly liked how to look up different stocks and do research. Seeing stocks of companies that I like made them seem more real as things to buy."
"I thought stocks and bonds were super complicated, but Bryan explained how they work, and I felt much more confident after the classes. He also showed us how index funds means that we buy many stocks together."
"This workshop was great for my kids"
"Budgeting applies to everyone. I had thought of it as a way for people in bad situations to stop losing money, but it is really a way to know where I spend money and help meet my goals."
Build a Brighter Financial Future
The Money Skills Bundle gives your teen both workshops — Workshop 1 and Workshop 2 — for one straightforward price. No upsells, no subscriptions, no strings.
- Achieve short-term and long-term financial goals
- Master the difference between saving and investing
- Gain confidence to make informed money choices
- Avoid costly financial mistakes before they happen
Bundle Price
per bundle · both workshops
Workshop 1 included
Workshop 2 included
Up to 6 months to complete
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