Charles Chaffin

Charles Chaffin is an accomplished executive with a focus on knowledge generation, thought leadership, and educational impact.

As a program director and lead instructor for Executive Education programs and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), he has overseen programs serving over 110,000 students and consistently achieving high attendee ratings.

He provided oversight to more than 400 colleges and universities, leading to a 10% growth in the total number of programs and graduates.

Charles Chaffin is the founder of an academic research journal with over 125,000 downloads and a 10% paper acceptance rate. Additionally, he has written and edited four books defining learning areas and competencies in the financial planning profession.

He is known for his creation of an interdisciplinary subject, Client Psychology, tailored to practitioners' evolving needs. This initiative included an edited book, research papers, and an instructional program.

With a reputation as an invited keynote speaker at various conferences, Chaffin excels in translating research insights into practical applications for practitioners and faculty members.

He co-developed and co-leads a highly acclaimed instructional program at the Wharton School, focusing on enhancing advisor-client relationships, consistently achieving outstanding attendee ratings.

Charles Chaffin's leadership has led to a significant increase in attendance at national conferences for researchers and practitioners, demonstrating his ability to drive engagement and interest in the academic community.

A published author, his book 'Numb: How the information age dulls our senses and how we can get them back,' published by Wiley in June 2021, delves into the attention economy, information overload, and technology's impact in the information age.

Chaffin holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.M. in Education from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Education from The Pennsylvania State University. He has held various roles in prestigious organizations, including Director of Academic Programs and Initiatives at CFP Board and positions in academia at Kansas State University, Texas Tech University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as experience at the Minneapolis Public Schools.

Overall, Charles Chaffin's diverse expertise, leadership roles, and impactful contributions to the field of education and financial planning showcase his dedication to advancing knowledge and enhancing learning environments.