We sat down with Asad Ramzanali—who has worked on AI policy at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and now at Vanderbilt University—ahead of his appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll moderate the panel "AI That Works for People: Guardrails for Financial Health." Here's what he had to say.

We sat down with Lara Hodgson, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of NowAccount and founder of ROX, ahead of her appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where she'll join the "Innovation & Community Spotlight: What Works, What Travels" session. Here's what she had to say.

A single family story sparked a love of storytelling for one Financial Health Network leader, Fawziah Bajwa. Here’s why it’s essential to advancing financial health.

Ahead of his appearance at Financial Health Network's EMERGE 2026 conference, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki sat down to discuss why empathy isn't a soft skill and why the leaders who treat it as one are making a costly mistake.

Only one-third of consumers trust financial institutions. Director of Client Success, Lindsay Ferguson, provides actionable strategies to rebuild trust through transparency, personalization, and support.

Fawziah Bajwa reflects on the evolution of EMERGE Financial Health from an annual convening into a platform for advancing ideas, community, and progress across the field.

We sat down with Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink, ahead of his main stage appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll explore what it truly takes to build an economy that lasts. Here's what he had to say.

What happens when banking leaders step into the shoes of Financially Vulnerable consumers? Regions Bank shares takeaways from its FinX experience.

Financial services leaders are defining what responsible AI looks like in real time. Here’s how it can advance financial health.

Why this year is pivotal for financial health, and how you can help lead.

In an exclusive Q&A, Pete Chapman, CTO of digital bank Grasshopper, shares how the company is using AI to build trust with customers.

AI has vast potential to make financial services more efficient and personalized. How are Members harnessing the possibilities to meaningfully support customer financial health?

His experience — bridging regulation, innovation, and consumer well-being — will deepen our ability to connect industry practice with public purpose.

AI is already transforming money management, but we have work to do to ensure it truly supports people’s financial decision-making and advances their financial health.

Working together to embed financial health into the DNA of banking and financial services will be more sustainable and effective than trying to mandate and regulate it.

AI is already transforming money management, but we have work to do to ensure it truly supports people’s financial decision-making and advances their financial health.

Following his first EMERGE experience, Taylor C. Nelms – Vice President of Research & Insights at the Financial Health Network – reflects on the stories and themes that stood out most.

This year’s EMERGE centered voices impacted by today’s cultural and economic shifts, informing our path toward a better financial future for all.

The American Dream is evolving, and financial wellness is at its core, asserts Jennifer Tescher, founder and CEO of the Financial Health Network.

As the countdown to this year’s EMERGE begins, we’re shining a spotlight on seven unforgettable speakers from past events who continue to spark change.

After 17 years at the Financial Health Network, Sarah Gordon brings deep strategic and operational expertise to her new role.

DEI in the workplace has evolved dramatically over the last few years. As a new administration takes office, how can employers navigate the changing landscape and make sure they’re doing right by their workers? Yemi Rose, founder and CEO of financial wellness platform OfColor, sits down with Financial Health Network Vice President Matt Bahl to discuss his own journey as a DEI leader and strategies to prepare for what’s next. Don’t miss their conversation on the final episode of our EMERGE Everywhere Workplace mini-series.

Instead of dispensing outdated advice, it’s time to harness the transformative potential of GenAI for consumer financial health.

While the American dream is still alive, it’s no longer accessible to everyone. It has become harder to raise a family, earn a livable wage, and create generational wealth. What can we do to help more Americans believe in this dream again and improve their financial lives? Good jobs, and more of them, may be the solution. In this episode of our special EMERGE Everywhere Workplace mini-series, Transfr Inc. Founder and CEO Bharani Rajakumar and bestselling author of “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris Gardner discuss why the American dream feels out of reach for many, how good jobs can turn around this outlook, and what organizations can do to help Americans obtain a good job.

The lessons learned and insights gained from FinX, a unique workshop that illuminates the challenges faced by financially vulnerable consumers.