11:00 a.m. Professional Development Program

Ellena Chen, Music Educator, Financial Coach, FINRA Registered Representative

“Money Talk with Music Teachers”

We are trained to be musicians, we are passionate about teaching, and we are dedicated to our students. Money was probably the last thing on your mind when you chose a teaching career. How do we manage our finances as music teachers and musicians? What are some financial concerns for sole proprietors? What are the roadmaps for retirement, taxes, investment, and insurance? I hope to provide some financial foundation concepts and guidelines.

BIOGRAPHY

As a music educator, Ellena has 30 years of experience teaching private piano lessons, group classes, and college courses. She is Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) certified by MTNA since 2009. She is also certified to teach the Suzuki method since 2003. Ellena is an active member of CAMTA and NSMTA. 

Ellena started her second career in the financial industry in 2015. As a financial professional, Ellena works with numerous clients in serving their financial needs and finding the best solutions for them. She and her team host financial seminars regularly to provide financial education to the general public. Ellena is especially passionate about helping the next generations in building solid financial foundations with her financial literacy coaching program for kids and teens. 

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