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Welcome to the Personal Finance Summit on Friday, October 9. This event is co-sponsored by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Hosted by The New York Times.

For more details about the event, visit the event page here.
Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
As regulatory agencies shrink and enforcement priorities shift, journalists play an even more critical role in holding powerful institutions accountable. Hear from former regulators, consumer advocates and other experts about the industries and issues they're watching, where accountability gaps may develop, and practical tips for finding stories in a changing regulatory landscape.
Moderators
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Sharon Epperson

Senior Personal Finance Correspondent and MONEY 101 Newsletter Editor, CNBC
As CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent and the creator and editor of the “Money 101 Newsletter,” Sharon Epperson is widely respected for her expertise in personal finance and helps people understand how to manage, grow, and protect their financial resources. Her reporting on CNBC’s digital platforms, newsletters, television programs, and events covers essential topics... Read More →
Speakers
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Seth Frotman

Senior Fellow, Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice
Seth Frotman is a Senior Fellow at the Berkeley Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice and Towards Justice. He is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, teaching a seminar on Consumer Protection, Law and Policy. From 2021 to 2025, he served as General Counsel and Senior Advisor... Read More →
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Eric Halperin

Founding Partner, Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni
Eric Halperin is a founding partner at Halperin Petersen & Mikkilineni, a litigation firm holding the powerful accountable for exploiting workers, consumers, and small businesses.

Eric previously served as the Enforcement Director at the CFPB, where he led a team that secured $9.5 billion in relief for consumers and penalties against companies for violating federal consumer protection laws. Prior to that, he served in leadership roles at the Civil Rights Division... Read More →
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Lisa Gomez

President and Founder, LMG Collaborative Consulting Solutions
The Honorable Lisa M. Gomez, Esq., served as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration under President Biden and is a nationally respected expert in employee benefits. Prior to her Senate-confirmed service, Lisa spent nearly 30 years representing... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

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