Personal Finance Education Center

Janis R Dickey, PhD received her Doctorate in Public Affairs and Administration/Education from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.  She has spent over 18 years as a Financial Advisor holding Series 7, 6, 63, & 65 Registered Representative and Investment Advisor licenses, a KS Mortgage Origination License, Life, Health and Variable Contracts licenses; working primarily with Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, and now with Farmers Financial Services. Along the way Janis also taught as an adjunct professor at UMKC; has held a Real Estate license; and worked as a Real Estate Appraiser.

Janis is passionate about Financial Literacy for teens and young adults and is the author of Financial Prep 101: Simple Tips for the Next Generation and creator of the online course, Financial Prep 101: How to Become Financially Strong, which tracks with the book. Today, Janis continues to work with individuals and Business Owners to help them with their financial lives by implementing financial programs and creating insurance risk plans to assist in reducing financial exposure and building their portfolios to help them build wealth.

Janis lives with her husband John; and together they have a blended family with six sons and a growing number of grandchildren (12). Janis and John enjoy working out, playing golf, and are avid sports enthusiasts.

Be sure to check back for additional updates coming in the Spring of 2025.