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Financial Education
Teaching 6k+ students annually across Ohio
A comprehensive week-long program that transforms students from beginners to confident investors through practical, hands-on financial education
75k+
Students Taught
14k+
Positive Reviews
30+
High Schools
Millionaire Mindset
Our flagship five-day in-school program
From Investment Basics to Practical Application
5 Days • 2.5 Hours of Engaging Instruction
This five-day in-school program takes students from investment basics to practical application! They learn about compound interest (Einstein's "eighth wonder"), mutual fund evaluation, market index comparisons, and how to avoid common investor mistakes. By the end, they'll have actionable knowledge about choosing brokerages, funds, account types, and investment timing—skills validated by 14,000+ previous students.
Compound Interest
Understanding Einstein's "eighth wonder"
Fund Evaluation
Analyze and compare mutual funds
Market Indices
Compare market index performances
Avoid Mistakes
Learn common investor pitfalls
Practical Skills
Choose brokerages and account types
Investment Timing
When and how to invest wisely
Totally Tax-Free Investing
Learn strategies for tax-free investment growth and withdrawl
Student Reviews
Real feedback from our financial literacy program
14k+
Reviews
4.9
Average Rating
95%
Recommend
"
This program completely changed how I think about money and investing. I went from knowing nothing to understanding compound interest, mutual funds, and how to actually start investing. Best week of financial education I've ever had!
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The way Bob teaches makes complex topics so easy to understand. I finally feel confident about my financial future and have already started investing!
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See Us in Action
Watch how we engage students in financial education
Annual Event
FinMango Day
An annual event in collaboration with Kent State University. Top financial literacy students from Northeast Ohio attend to network and compete for cash prizes and scholarships.
$10k+
In Prizes
100+
Top Students
Recognition & Awards
2024 Northeast Region Ohio School Boards Volunteer of the Year
Ohio School Board Educational Achievement Award
Time Magazine Dealer of the Year
Bob Gillingham
Program Founder & Lead Instructor
Bob Gillingham, a 1969 graduate of the University of Illinois, has built an impressive legacy as both a successful auto dealership owner and an influential educator. His journey into education began in 1997 when he started teaching Junior Achievement to high school students, focusing on business startup principles.
By 2003, he had refined his curriculum to teach students how to invest in the stock market—a topic that has since become his primary focus. Bob has expanded his reach with FinMango, teaching approximately 8,000 students annually across 27 high schools and colleges in five different states.
His dedication to financial literacy has earned him recognition including the 2024 Northeast Region Ohio School Boards Association Volunteer of the Year award and Time Magazine's Dealer of the Year for his educational impact.
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