Financial Empowerment Center

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The Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one financial counseling as a public service for all Central Ohio residents. Our financial counselors are trained and certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to help you navigate complex financial challenges and reach your financial goals. This service is offered to all Central Ohio adults, free of charge, through a partnership with Jewish Family Services and the City of Columbus.

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DECREASE DEBT

Develop a personalized plan to overcome the cycle of debt and work towards becoming debt free.

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IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE

Review your credit report and learn new strategies for building your credit score

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BANKING

Learn how to open a safe and affordable bank account and use it to your benefit

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SAVINGS

Set savings goals and establish healthy savings habits

If you are a new client, click here to make an appointment.

If you are already an FEC client, click here to make an appointment.

For general questions about the Columbus FEC, or to request a speaker for your group,
email FEC Program Manager Lydia Daniels at [email protected]

Meet the Financial Counselors

Marcia Slekitis

Marcia Slekitis

Senior Financial Counselor

Marcia Slekitis, MS (she/her) has an extensive background in counseling and coaching, with a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University. She excels in building positive connections with individuals and couples. Her coaching style combines exceptional organizational skills, with a judgement free setting, to deliver personalized strategies that help clients achieve their financial goals. Marcia is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and English, and is proficient in Spanish.

Jillian Kent

Jillian Kent

FEC Counselor

Jillian Kent (she/her) is a financial counselor who is genuinely passionate about empowering her community to achieve financial wellness. Her coaching style is characterized by authenticity and draws upon her extensive experience in credit counseling and the financial industry. She truly understands her clients’ unique needs and can help set a plan to accomplish short and long-term financial goals.

Marshall Cohen

Marshall Cohen

FEC Counselor

Marshall D. Cohen, JD (he/him) is a seasoned financial counselor who can clearly simplify complex financial concepts. Holding degrees from The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University, Marshall brings a strong educational background to his counseling practice. His coaching style is direct and practical, providing actionable steps towards achieving financial goals.

Tiffany Pass

Tiffany Pass

FEC Counselor

Tiffany Pass (she/her) is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and banking industries. Her coaching style is warm and compassionate, creating a secure and supportive environment that encourages clients to openly address their concerns. Her clients benefit from her desire to learn all she can about financial wellness and pass on that knowledge to those around her.

The Financial Empowerment Center is a collaborative partnership between the City of Columbus and Jewish Family Services.

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Get in Touch

Ebner Building
1070 College Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209

Call Us: (614) 231-1890

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 By phone at  614-237-9675

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