Three Simple Steps to Millions with Paul Merriman

You Could Win $1,000 to Invest!

People with money bags, coins, and credit cards.

When:

Thu, May 14, 2026, 4pm - 6pm

Location:

Online: Zoom

In-Person at WWU:
Biology Building, Room 234

Price:

Free

Register for the Event!

Brought to you by:

College of Business and Economics, Finance Program, Merriman Financial Literacy Program, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

WWU alumnus and celebrated financial literacy educator Paul Merriman (’66) is back on campus with simple steps you can take to turn your money into millions! Plus, by attending the event (in-person or virtually) you’re eligible to win $1,000 to invest!*

Paul will be leading two workshops: one for beginners, and another for those who want to take their investment knowledge to the next level! Each workshop will last roughly an hour, and you’re free to attend both sessions. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a national recognized authority on mutual funds, index investing, and asset allocation.

Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to attend. Food will be provided between sessions.

Workshop 1 (Investing 101): 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Workshop 2 (Investing 201 & 301): 5:00-6:00 p.m.

*Must be present to win. Winner will receive personal help from Paul Merriman to invest the winnings.

Paul Merriman is a light-skinned male. He has short gray hair and a gray beard. He smiles warmly and wears wire-rimmed glasses, beige suit, and blue shirt.

Paul Merriman ('66)

After retiring in 2012 from Merriman Wealth Management, which he founded in 1983, Paul created The Merriman Financial Education Foundation, dedicated to providing investors of all ages with free information and tools to make informed decisions in their own best interest and successfully implement their retirement savings program.

Paul is author of eight books, including, We’re Talking Millions! 12 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement; Financial Fitness Forever: 5 Steps to More Money, Less Risk, and More Peace of Mind; Live It Up Without Outliving Your Money and the “How To Invest” series.

Paul is also the founder of financial literacy efforts at Western, and inspires the work of the Merriman Financial Literacy Program, which helps students improve their money management skills and financial wellness through multiple channels.

Questions and Accommodations

Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.

Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays

Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app.
More parking details for campus visitors are available online.

Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities

Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.

The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.