Everyone can benefit
Knowing how to manage your money better
From managing debt to preparing for your first major purchases and everything in between, our trained staff is ready to help through one-on-one coaching, group presentations, and workshops. Our free and confidential services are designed to help you improve your financial wellness.
While we cover some of the same topics as Student Financial Aid and the Cashier’s Office, we do not provide those specific services. Please visit their respective pages to learn more about how they can assist you.

Contact our office today to schedule a coaching session.
About
Dr. Jim Green, CFP®, AFC® is the Director of the Office for Financial Success, and an Adjunct Professor of Personal Financial Planning at the University of Missouri. Prior to moving to Mizzou in 2018, Jim was a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in Texas. Jim is married with five children; two daughters and three sons. Two of those three sons are current Mizzou Tigers. He enjoys most collegiate sports, weight lifting, and scouting with Boy Scouts of America.
Alex Embree, program manager for the Office for Financial Success, has helped Missouri students and Mizzou Tigers reach academic and personal success since 2009. Prior to joining the OFS team, she was a student success coordinator at Mizzou. She earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from Mizzou and is currently seeking the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) credential. Alex is the mother of one son (Mizzou Class of 2040) and a rescued American Bully. An avid reader and podcast aficionado, she enjoys learning about teaching, learning, and motivation and applying her learning to her work with students.
Andrea is planning to earn a dual degree in Quantitative Economics and Violin Performance in May 2024.
Benton is anticipating his degree in Personal Financial Planning in May 2025.
Jayden is studying Business Marketing with an anticipated graduation of May 2024.