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Rishi Vamdatt
Rishi Vamdatt is a 16-year-old financial educator and entrepreneur. At age 8, he founded the free financial literacy platform Easy Peasy Finance dedicated to making personal finance accessible for kids and beginners.
The platform has generated 6.5M+ views, reaching learners across 193 countries through 1,300+ videos, 4 published books, and 400+ consecutive weeks of content.
CFP® Exam Passed at Age 16
NJ Joint Legislative Resolution
NYU Certificate in Financial Planning
3× Plutus Award Winner
MAIA Award (Singapore)
Global Reach and Recognition
Historic CFP® Exam Achievement | 2026
At age 16, Rishi Vamdatt passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® exam, believed to be the youngest in history to achieve this milestone. The CFP® exam is considered one of the most rigorous in the financial industry, often compared to the Bar Exam.
6.5M+
Views
193
countries
1,300+
Videos Created
425+
Consecutive Weeks
5,000+
Hours dedicated
Awards & Recognition
Historic Milestone
2026
CFP® Exam Passed at Age 16
Rishi passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® exam at age 16, believed to be the youngest in history to do so.
Civic Recognition
2026
NJ Joint Legislative Resolution: State Senate & General Assembly
The New Jersey State Legislature formally recognized Rishi’s 5,000 hours of dedicated work advancing youth financial literacy, saluting his “sterling record of service, leadership and commitment.”
View Details →Academic Achievement
2024-2025
NYU Certificate in Financial Planning
Rishi completed New York University’s Certificate in Financial Planning program: the academic credential that enabled him to sit for the CFP® exam.
NATIONAL Award
2026
Plutus Awards — Hall of Fame
Rishi won his third Plutus Award in 2026 recognizing his sustained impact in the field of personal finance and money.
View Details →INTERNATIONAL AWARD
2022
MAIA “Best Influencer” Award — Singapore
Rishi won the “Best Influencer” award at the 2022 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIAs), held in Singapore.
View Details →NATIONAL Award
2022, 2021
Plutus Awards — Best Financial Literacy Content for Children
Easy Peasy Finance won Plutus Awards in 2022 and 2021 for the Best Financial Literacy Content for Children category.
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TV / Television
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CBS News New York
Feature Story: Reconnecting with “16-Year-Old Financial Whiz Kid”
CBS New York did a “Then and Now” feature on Rishi after he passed the CFP® Exam at age 16, given the unprecedented nature of this milestone.
Apr 2026
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CBS News New York
Feature Story: “Meet Rishi Vamdatt, the Jersey City Whiz Kid”
CBS New York reporter Lisa Rozner profiled Rishi and his Easy Peasy Finance journey during Financial Literacy Month.
Apr 2021
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NHK Educational TV — Japan
Featured on ‘SNS English’ Educational TV Show
Japan’s national public broadcaster NHK featured Rishi on their educational TV program aimed at English learners.
Feb 2024
Print & Online Publications
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Kiplinger Magazine
“A Rising Star” — From the Editor
Kiplinger editor Lisa Gerstner devoted the closing section of her column to Rishi, calling him “a rising star.”
Jul 2026
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Financial Advisor Magazine
Who Passes The CFP® Exam Before Finishing High School? Rishi Vamdatt
Coverage of Rishi being the youngest to pass the CFP® exam at 16, and his 8-year journey leading up to this achievement.
Aug 2026
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Kiplinger Magazine
“A Youthful Take on Personal Finance” — Paying It Forward
Kiplinger profiled Rishi in its “Paying It Forward” section in the January 2024 print and digital editions.
Jan 2024
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Jersey City Times
“A Financial Whiz Kid Helps His Peers Master Money” — Superstar Students
Profiled Rishi’s journey and his work educating peers on personal finance.
Apr 2026
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TAPinto.net
“Jersey City Teen’s Financial Literacy Platform Earns Statehouse Recognition”
Coverage of Rishi receiving the Joint Legislative Resolution from the NJ State Senate and General Assembly.
Mar 2026
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Berliner Kurier — Germany
International Coverage of Rishi’s Investment Tips (German)
Germany’s Berliner Kurier newspaper covered Rishi’s financial literacy work.
Apr 2021
Corporate & Speaking Engagements
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UBS Financial Wellness Spotlight Event
Rishi joined a panel discussion on “How to talk to your loved ones about money” at the UBS Financial Wellness Spotlight event.
Jul 2022
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Fidelity Investments — Kelly Lannan, SVP
Rishi spoke with Fidelity’s Senior Vice President on financial literacy for kids and how parents can help children get started with personal finance.
Apr 2022
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NGPF Speaker Series — Tim Ranzetta
Rishi spoke to Tim Ranzetta and dozens of teachers about his content creation process, making finance accessible, and the importance of early financial education.
Apr 2024
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Gotham Scholars — High School Students
Rishi spoke with Gotham Scholars students on saving, budgeting, and investing, and debunked common money myths teens believe.
May 2025
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Raising Money Savvy Kids 2021 Summit
Rishi served as the opening speaker at this 3-day virtual summit on raising financially literate children.
Jun 2021
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Plutus Connections Livestream — Harlan Landes
Rishi had a conversation with Harlan Landes about simplifying complex ideas, staying consistent, and growing a trusted audience as a young creator.
Sep 2025
Radio
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Money FM 89.3 — Singapore
Your Money with Michelle Martin — LIVE
Live interview with Michelle Martin discussing Rishi’s investing journey, portfolio, key principles for young investors, and common investment myths to avoid.
Apr 2022
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SiriusXM Canada Talks — Channel 167
Moolala – Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
Two appearances on Canada’s top personal finance radio program discussing kids, money, and financial literacy.
May & Nov 2021
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640 Toronto Radio
The John Oakley Show — LIVE
Live interview with John Oakley on one of Toronto’s most prominent radio programs.
Apr 2021
Podcasts
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Stacking Benjamins — Joe Saul-Sehy
What to Teach Your Kids About Money, and When
A roundtable where a real age-by-age roadmap is built to teach kids about money.
Aug 2026
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ChooseFI — Brad Barrett
Raising FI-Minded Kids: What Really Works
Why practical experience beats theory, how parents shape financial futures, and the power of starting to invest early.
Dec 2025
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NGPF Podcast — Tim Ranzetta
Meet Rishi Vamdatt, the 11-Year-Old Founder of Easy Peasy Finance
The power of starting early, dollar-cost averaging and investing in index funds, and teaching personal finance in schools.
Jun 2021
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Catching Up to FI — Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski
This 16-Year-Old CFP Exam Passer Is Making Personal Finance “Easy Peasy”
How money gets easier when we strip away the jargon, practice with real dollars, automate the basics, and start where we are.
Aug 2026
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Marriage Kids & Money — Andy Hill
Investing for Kids
How kids can start investing and the key mindsets parents should instill to foster long-term wealth building.
Jul 2021
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Get Ready Before Life Happens — Tony Steuer
Money Made Easy
Making financial literacy fun and accessible for kids, parents, and beginners through engaging content.
Jan 2026, Oct 2021
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Money Dad Podcast — Justin Chung
Make Finance Fun and Easy Peasy for Your Kids
Importance of early financial education and how parents can foster healthy investment habits in children.
Nov 2022
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Young Money — Tracey Bissett
Easy Peasy Finance with Rishi Vamdatt
Why finance is a key life skill, how Easy Peasy Finance helps all ages, and Rishi’s best tips to get started.
Nov 2021
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Raising Financial Freedom — Eric Yard
Money Through the Eyes of a Child
Rishi’s journey, favorite money books, and how he’s applying retirement investing knowledge that many adults don’t yet use.
Feb 2022
Media Inquiries & Booking
Book Rishi for Your Story
Rishi is available for TV interviews, podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and print features. He speaks on youth financial literacy, entrepreneurship, the CFP® exam journey, raising financially savvy kids, finance for Gen Z, and making personal finance accessible for all ages.
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