Makala Green is a highly regarded chartered financial expert and wealth coach, who uses her expertise to help others. With over 18 years of experience and being recognised as the first black female chartered financial expert in the UK, Makala is a true legend within her field. Having transformed the financial lives of many individuals and businesses, she is very credible as a speaker on topics such as financial confidence, pensions, and budgeting.
Beginning her financial career as a bank cashier at 16, Makala realised at a young age that she was interested in helping people manage money. She worked for Nationwide Building Society as a Financial Planning Manager for over 11 years. Her position included managing and advising clients with an investment portfolio more than £100m. Later in her career she founded Green Wealth Planning Ltd, a partner practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. She then went on to establish The Wealth Check, a platform created to make wealth simple and accessible, giving individuals the tools to take control of their finances.
Recognised for her illustrious career, Makala was awarded Financial Advisor of the Year for Southeast England by Professional Advisor. She also received the Marketing Influencer of the Year award in 2022. Using her extensive experience and knowledge for good, Makala published her book ‘The Money Edit: Your no blame, no shame guide to taking control of your money’. Which was highly praised for its straightforward approach to financial education. Makala has been featured on various prominent media outlets to speak about money, ITV’s This Morning, BBC Radio, and The Financial Times are all examples of these.
Having spoken at over 100 events, Makala is highly sought after as a keynote speaker. She empowers her audiences by providing practical tools and solutions as well as her exclusive insights on financial confidence, investment and budgeting. Dedicated to mentoring young females and promoting diversity, Makala is a true inspiration and role model in the industry. If you are looking for a committed expert financial advisor with the ability to inspire and empower, hire Makala Green today!
How to hire Makala Green
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Makala Green for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Makala Green's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Boosting Financial Confidence
- Pensions Decoded
- The Importance of Investing in Your Future
- Demystifying Finances
- Mastering Budgeting
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Makala was phenomenal. The audience was so engaged and there was a lot of positive feedback. Thanks for being part of Thrive Festival 2021.” - Oxford Brookes University
“I would highly recommend Makala to anyone looking for a kind, caring and supportive approach. She really listened and made me feel comfortable discussing my finances. I always thought you needed to be wealthy to consider financial planning and meeting Makala showed me that it’s accessible to everyone and really important.” - K Neale, Physiotherapist
“Makala is someone who is very easy to speak to and has extensive knowledge in her field. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Makala she comes high on my go-to list.” - R Holt, Business Owner
- 2024 - Contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine
- 2022 - Appeared on This Morning
- 2022 - Awarded Marketing Influencer of the Year
- 2021 - Named Financial Adviser of the Year for Southeast England
- 2021 - Published her book 'The Money Edit: Your No Blame, No Shame Guide to Taking Control of Your Money'
- 2020 - Founded The Wealth Check
- 2015 - Established Green Wealth Planning Ltd
- 2004 - Financial Planning Manager, Nationwide Planning Manager
