Interviewee Listing
Financial Illiteracy in America Exposed
Interviewee Listing – SUBJECT TO CHANGE & EDITING
Note: NOT ALL LISTED WILL APPEAR IN FINAL MOVIE CUT
(These are just clips — we’re saving the really good stuff for the movie!)
Last Updated: May 8, 2010
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Celebrities
A self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist who was portrayed by Actor Will Smith in the 2006 Hit Movie, The Pursuit of Happyness.
Widely recognized for the role of Fez in the sitcom ‘That ’70s Show’. Valderrama is also the host of the MTV series Yo Momma and has been featured in many other films and shows. He has done extensive philanthropic work and is widely respected in the industry.
First player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises. He was Commissioner of the American Basketball Association, host of “The Block Party’ for 100.3 the Beat in LA and is currently the hosts of The Best Damn Sports Show Period. He also had a role in Bad Boys and Bad Boys 2, as a thick-glassed computer hacking nerd who gets out of jail because he helps crack files for the Miami Police Department. Currently appearing on NBC reality show I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
Legendary professional skateboarder who is considered the Michael Jordan of skateboarding and the sole rival of Tony Hawk. He went through hard times and now has dedicated his life to helping people.
Labeled as “Dear Abby for Teens,” Josh is a 25 year old nationally traveling motivational speaker and the host of “Hey Josh” TV. He was previously on MTV’s “Total Request Live” (TRL).
These big names in the dance world and have been industry leaders since starting in 1992. They competed in MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew and placed in the top 3.
A group from Carson, California, their music style is a mix of Hip-Hop, R&B and Reggae. Summer 2008, the single Summertime Again featuring Omar Cruz was played on Los Angeles popular Hip-Hop radio station “Power 106,″ giving the group more exposure.
Best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital, a character which he originated in 1996 and has played off and on ever since. He was nominated for Daytime Emmys for the role in 1998, 2005, and 2006
Highly respected in the industry and has interviewed the biggest names in the action sports world for Malcolm’s World TV. He is founder of Ethika under gear and is launching a new product to help raise awareness for nonprofits. He recently appeared on MTV’s hit show “MADE” to coach a wannabe in the extreme world of motocross racing.
A legendary skateboarder who made a big name for himself in the world of skating. Featured in the Birdhouse on the Tony Hawk Gigantic Skate park Tour and is dedicate to spreading his message through “The Uprising”.
Government Officials
United States Senator (Retired) & Former U.S. Congressman
Chairman, State Board of Education
(Former State Senator & U.S. Congressman)
Arizona State Treasurer
David Rienzo
New Hampshire Assistant Attorney General
Kathleen Belanger
Director of Consumer Services, New Hampshire Insurance Department
Educators
Dr. Dierdre Cook, Ph.D
Public High School Principal
Maynard Brown, MBA
Junior Achievement “Teacher of the Year” (2006)
Entrepreneurship Teacher, Crenshaw High School
Barbara Tooker
Former President, California School Boards Association
Russ Spicer
Charter School Headmaster
Dr. Christine McClatchey
University Finance Professor
Bruce Potter, CFP®
Current Financial Planner & Retired High School Business Teacher
Dennis Baker
Retired School Teacher, Counselor & Principal
Karen Seeton
AP High School Teacher
Duane Staton
Charter School Economics Teacher
Suzann Enzian Knight
University Cooperative Extension
Steven Johnson
Andre Hayes
Life Skills Teachers, Crenshaw High School
Jeremie Palko
Alternative School Teacher
Kristin Bristol
Associate Director, University Center for Financial Studies
Emmett Keith-Jones
Teacher
Personal Finance Experts
TV Personality & NY Times Bestselling Author
“The Pitbull of Personal Development”
Harvard MBA & Author of “On my Own Two Feet: A Modern Girls Guide to Personal Finance”
“Suze Orman for Kids”
Nationally Syndicated Columnist
MSN Money Personal Finance Expert
Psychotherapist on Money & Relationships
Financial Fitness Coach
Blogger: “Millionaire Mommy Next Door”
Blogger & New York Times Bestselling Author
“I Will Teach You to Be Rich”
Young America’s Financial Coach
Director of Money Management International
Real Estate Attorney
Attorney at Law
Founder of Total Candor Financial Education
Co-Founder, Nouveau Riche University
Financial Strategist & Former Marine
Radio Show Host & Real Estate Expert
Rob Stumbaug
President, First Community Bank
John Zook
Former Mortgage Broker
Founder of CardRatings.com
Author of How You Can Profit from Credit Cards
Jordan Curry
Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual
Chris Wise
Millionaire Wealth Coach
Bonnie Faye Weber
Tax Preparer
Financial Literacy Advocates
& Non-Profits
Co-Author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Member of The President’s Council on Financial Literacy
Founder, Operation HOPE
Member of The President’s Council on Financial Literacy
President & CEO of National Council on Economic Education (NCEE)
Member of The President’s Council on Financial Literacy
Executive Director, Jump$tart Coalition of New Hampshire
President of Colorado Bankers Association
President of Young Americans Center for Financial Education
President, Young Americans Bank
Senior Vice President, Young Americans Center for Financial Education
Vice President, Junior Achievement of SoCal
Junior Achievement Finance Park
President of National Youth Financial Educators Council
Author of ‘Financially Free by 30’
Founder of “Money XLive”
Chad Penry
College Planning Expert
Co-Founder of “Money XLive”
June Puett
Extension Agent, University of Tennessee
Drew Giffin
Marketing Director, Norbel Credit Union
Executive Director, Learning about Multimedia Project (LAMP)
Real People
Rob McNealy, MBA, Entrepreneur & Blogger
Scoo, Concert Promoter
Dr. Sean Conlon, M.D. & MBA
Andrew Bantham, Attorney at Law
Jonathan, Law Firm Office Manager
Tim, EMT & Registered Nurse
Michele, Accountant & College Student
Brittany & Cody, Newlyweds
Erik, Web Developer
Jaymee, Real Estate Agent
Drowning in Credit Card Debt
Rudy, Flight Instructor & Former Cable Technician
Only 28, but Has $50k in Savings
Lorin, Landscaping Contractor
Lives Well on $35/yr Salary
Mitch, Plumber
Unemployed & Now Living in His Van
Ryan & Hollis
Young & Recently Married
Erika, Single Mother
Went from Having Everything to Nothing
J.R., Unemployed House Flipper
Jason, Wireless Phone Salesperson
Bob, Police Officer
Justin, Recent College Graduate
Brian, Accountant
Alicia, Brooke, Brett, Amorette, Michael, Victoria, Julie & Michael
High School Students
Possible Appearances
James Scurlock, Author & Filmmaker: Maxed Out Documentary
Note: Above list is subject to change, verification and final editing.
Secrets of Money:
Financial Illiteracy in America Exposed
Executive Producer: Braun Mincher
Cinematography: David Himot
Legal Counsel: Kevin Houchin, Esq.
Casting Coordinator: Audri Ivy
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