Executive Testimonials

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"We are so incredibly grateful to have had an opportunity to partner with Fred Masters to help improve the financial literacy of all of our employees. Financial wellness is one of the three pillars of wellness (physical, mental and financial) that we focus on for our team at Dejero.  Fred brings a wealth of experience and a level of enthusiasm that makes it easy for employees to connect with him and the material; he makes financial topics exciting and easy to digest. Year over year, Fred is rated as one of our highest external speakers at Dejero, which is why we partner with him on an annual basis." 

Christine Vigna (she/her), CHRL, CLC

 Chief People Officer

  Dejero

"Fred spoke to our team for two sessions on financial wellness.  The talks were not only insightful around what is happening in the current market, but Fred also shared out tips that our staff could implement in real life to help them manage their money. The team was engaged throughout both sessions, and Fred was extremely helpful in answering all of the follow-up questions from the talk. If you are looking for a benefit to share with your company, Fred's financial wellness workshop is the way to go."

Jen Paxton [she, her, hers],

 VP, People

smile.io 

"Fred Masters is a dynamic and informative presenter. He has decades of experience in the education and business sectors offering financial expertise and advice from various perspectives. Fred’s presentations share a unique blend of financial literacy viewpoints for participants of all ages and stages."

  Dr. Maria Cantalini-Williams

Dean, Faculty of Education

Wilfrid Laurier University

  "Mr. Masters draws on his decades of experience as a teacher of high school finance to deliver critical lessons about money that university students desperately need to hear today.  An effective communicator, he is engaging and thoughtful in his presentations.  He teaches how to manage finances at a young age so that you have the resources to achieve your goals rather than struggle under a mountain of debt.  This is a lesson that benefits everyone."

  Dr. Gavin Brockett

Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts

Wilfrid Laurier University

"I can think of no better investment than the 90 minutes of my time attending Fred Masters' 'Money 101 - What you need to teach your kids about money'. Fred’s no nonsense and humorous presentation provides practical tips on how to save for your children’s education, guiding them on selecting the post secondary education that makes both academic and financial sense, ensuring they save their own money and guiding them in avoiding financial pitfalls that will set your children on the path to financial freedom and perhaps become millionaires some day." 

Bill Conway

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Waterloo Catholic District School Board

"Your presentation was excellent! We are still talking about what we learned.  I can't thank you enough as you have taught them life skills that will impact their decisions for years to come.  Thanks for your time and your passion."

Laura Shoemaker

Superintendent

Waterloo Catholic District School Board   

"It was a pleasure to have Fred Masters come to speak to the parent community of WCDSB. Fred’s presentation provided historical context and practical examples of trends which we need to consider as we endeavor to make sound financial decisions.  His message is rooted in the importance of ‘taking action now,’ and his easily understood steps made this information accessible to all in attendance. Fred’s book ”Lessons on Mastering Money" is really a handbook for setting the stage for a secure financial future. His presentation style, dotted with humour, acknowledged that money is the number one stressor in relationships. This event was a first step for those in attendance to take the leap into financial well-being."

Judy Merkel

Superintendent of Learning

Waterloo Catholic District School Board