Neale S. Godfrey

Neale S. Godfrey

Keynote Speaker: Financial Literacy Advocate, Bestselling Author, Educational Program Developer

Neale S. Godfrey Biography

Neale S. Godfrey is an acknowledged expert on family and children’s finances with a robust career spanning over five decades. She broke new ground as one of the first female executives at The Chase Manhattan Bank in 1972. Godfrey later assumed the role of president at The First Women’s Bank and was the founder of The First Children’s Bank.

In 1989, Godfrey established the Children’s Financial Network, Inc., to impart financial literacy to children and their parents. She has authored 17 books, including the #1 New York Times Best Seller "Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children," and the recent "Be Money Smart in Tough Times: For Parents and Grandparents." Her publications focus on a range of topics from basic money management to the interplay between economics and ecology as seen in "ECO-Effect™: The Greening of Money."

Godfrey is also an experienced educational program developer. Her work includes the innovative LIFE, INC: The Ultimate Career Guide for Young People, which has reached over one million middle and high school students, and Money Town, a CD-ROM designed to educate children from Pre-K through high school. She currently serves as an Innovation Fellow and Executive in Residence at the Columbia Graduate School of Business, indicating her ongoing commitment to educational advancement.

Beyond her writing and educational endeavors, Godfrey has made significant contributions through her roles on various boards and task forces. She has been a member of the White House and Governor’s Task Forces and has held positions on the Board of Directors for UNICEF and UNWomen. Currently, she is on the Board of Advisors for DriveWealth, LLC, and Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. As a recognized authority in her field, Godfrey has made numerous appearances on major television programs, including multiple features on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where she was lauded for her expertise.

Godfrey’s influence extends internationally as she is a sought-after speaker on global stages and contributes regularly as a personal finance expert to Forbes.com and Kiplinger. Her dedication to fostering financial resilience in future generations remains the core of her professional mission.

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Neale S. Godfrey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Women, Finance, Personal Growth, News & Media, Women in Business, Education, Economy, Broadcasting, Political and Family & Parenting.

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Neale S. Godfrey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Women and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Neale S. Godfrey for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Neale S. Godfrey generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Valerie Morris, Suze Orman and Jennifer Openshaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Neale S. Godfrey for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/06/2025.

Neale S. Godfrey Videos

Teaching Kids Good Financial Responsibility - Neale S. Godfrey ...
Neale Godfrey - 1Life Fully Lived East Coast Conference Keynote ...
  • How do I book Neale S. Godfrey to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Neale S. Godfrey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Neale S. Godfrey, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Neale S. Godfrey or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Neale S. Godfrey for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Neale S. Godfrey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Neale S. Godfrey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Neale S. Godfrey speak about?

    Neale S. Godfrey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Women, Finance, Personal Growth, News & Media, Women in Business, Education, Economy, Broadcasting, Political and Family & Parenting.
  • Where does Neale S. Godfrey travel from?

    Neale S. Godfrey generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Neale S. Godfrey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Neale S. Godfrey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Neale S. Godfrey for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Neale S. Godfrey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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