We are proud of our energetic and applied faculty members on the Financial Planning team. Our faculty includes four Certified Financial Planning Professionals, each with industry and academic experience. They teach a variety of courses online and in the classroom, for undergraduate students and the public at large.
Craig Lemoine
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Lemoine leads the Financial Planning Program in the College of ACES. He prepares students to enter a profession that can change the lives and financial outcomes of clients, families, and their businesses. He teaches students to become wealth managers, insurance professionals, and Certified Financial Planning™ professionals.
Donovan Sanchez
Instructor
Mr. Sanchez is an instructor in the Financial Planning Program in the College of ACES. Students in his classes are invited to engage with current issues, research material, and planning strategies that are immediately applicable to graduates seeking a career in financial services. Through instruction, mentorship, and extracurricular activities, Donovan helps Financial Planning Program students lift the profession to its higher potential.
Tapiwa Sigauke
Teaching Assistant Professor
Dr. Sigauke is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of ACE. She uses her financial planning courses to effectively prepare students for careers in financial planning. She is passionate about teaching students about the financial planning industry and helping them navigate their career paths. Her current research analyzes the association between financial literacy and retirement income among different demographic groups. She is also interested in expanding her research into wealth-building strategies beyond retirement investments.
Ailie Elmore
Instructor
Ms. Elmore not only encourages students to consider the world from a unique perspective but also dedicates herself to educating the next generation in the realms of food and agriculture. Her passion extends beyond traditional boundaries, as she is also deeply committed to equipping students with the skills to navigate the intricacies of financial management. She is particularly enthusiastic about imparting knowledge that prepares students for pivotal roles in financial planning, investment management, and corporate finance. Teaching a diverse array of courses, Ms. Elmore covers topics such as farm management, investment management, sales, and agriculture finance, ensuring a comprehensive and practical education for her students.
Presley Fee
Digital Financial Planning Program Coordinator
Presley Fee is the digital financial planning program coordinator. She graduated from the Financial Planning Program at Illinois in 2020 and began working as a Financial Planning Specialist before returning as the digital program coordinator.