You don't often get to learn a subject directly from the person who has spent a career explaining it. Starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026, you can. 

Paul Merriman is a nationally recognized authority on index investing and asset allocation. He founded Merriman Wealth Management in 1983, and when he retired in 2012 he started The Merriman Financial Education Foundation to give investing education away for free. He's written eight books, hosted the award-winning Sound Investing podcast, writes for MarketWatch, and has led more than 1,000 investor workshops. This month, he's spending 5 hours with NGPF teachers on the concepts that matter most in the classroom. 

The Sessions

All sessions are 4:00-5:00pm PT / 7:00-8:00pm ET and earn one hour of NGPF PD credit. 

• Wednesday, September 9 - The Math and History of Investing
• Wednesday, September 16 - The #1 Reason to Invest in Index Funds
• Wednesday, September 23 - The Inside Story About Diversification
• Wednesday, September 30 - The $5 Million Payoff for a Financially Literate High School Graduate
• Wednesday, October 4 - Office Hours with Paul Merriman - bring your questions! 

You can register for the full series or only the sessions that fit your schedule. 

Plus a Free Book

Each teacher who attends any session in the series will receive a free electronic copy of Paul's We're Talking Millions! 12 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement. 

See you Wednesday! 

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

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