Millions of Americans are uncertain whether they are on track for a secure retirement. We believe financial education should be accessible, practical, and available to every community. The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance brings together professionals, employers, nonprofit organizations, libraries, faith communities, and financial educators to equip individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to build stronger financial futures.
Our mission is simple but ambitious: help 10,000 families build greater retirement confidence by 2036 through education, collaboration, and action.
Together, we educate. We collaborate. We empower.

The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance provides practical financial education and connects people
with trusted resources to help them make informed decisions and prepare for a more secure future.


Workshops, seminars, and
educational resources that
simplify retirement planning,
wealth building, and financial
decision-making.


Assessments and personalized
insights that help individuals understand where they stand and identify opportunities to strengthen their financial future.


Partnering with employers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and community groups to expand access to financial education.


Bringing financial education directly into the community through pop-up events, resource fairs, and interactive experiences.
Millions of Americans are uncertain whether they are on track for a secure retirement.
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance brings together professionals, community organizations, and financial educators to equip individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to build a more secure financial future.
Together, we educate. We collaborate. We empower.

The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance provides practical financial education and connects people with trusted resources to help them make informed decisions and prepare for a more secure future.


Workshops, seminars, and educational resources that simplify retirement planning, wealth building, and financial decision-making.


Assessments and personalized insights that help individuals understand where they stand and identify opportunities to strengthen their financial future.


Partnering with employers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and community groups to expand access to financial education.


Bringing financial education directly into the community through pop-up events, resource fairs, and interactive experiences.

Featured on FOX 5 DC, Angela Christian is the Founder and
Convener of the Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance and President of Financial House Advisory.
After years of helping families prepare for retirement, Angela Christian realized the greatest financial risk wasn't simply a lack of income-it was a lack of education, planning, and access to the right guidance.
That's why she founded the Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance: to
bring together individuals, employers, and community partners to
help families build greater retirement confidence.
Her mission is simple:
Help 10,000 families close the retirement gap by 2036.
Featured on FOX 5 DC
Author of The Right Side Advantage
Creator of the Right Side Financial Score
Founder of the Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance
President, Financial House Advisory
Recognized by Marquis Who's Who and featured on FOX 5 DC, Angela Christian is a nationally recognized financial educator, speaker, author, and financial strategist dedicated to helping individuals, families, business owners, employers, and communities build wealth, protect what matters most, and prepare for a more secure financial future.
After years of helping families prepare for retirement, Angela realized that the greatest financial challenge facing many Americans wasn't simply a lack of income—it was a lack of financial education, planning, and access to trusted guidance. That realization inspired her to establish the Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance, a community-driven initiative that brings together individuals, employers, financial professionals, educators, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders to help more families move from retirement uncertainty to retirement readiness.
Angela is the author of The Right Side Advantage: How Professionals Move from Income to Ownership and Build Financial Control, a practical guide that challenges readers to think differently about wealth, ownership, and long-term financial security. She is also the creator of the Right Side Financial Score, an educational assessment designed to help individuals identify financial gaps and develop a personalized roadmap toward greater financial confidence.
Through Financial House Advisory, Angela designs and delivers financial education workshops, keynote presentations, retirement readiness programs, workplace financial wellness initiatives, and community-based educational experiences that simplify complex financial concepts into practical, actionable strategies.
Angela's vision extends beyond individual financial success. Her mission is to create a national movement that equips people with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to make informed financial decisions and build lasting financial security.
Her 10-Year Mission is simple:
Help 10,000 families close the retirement gap by 2036.
Through education, collaboration, and action, Angela continues to inspire individuals and organizations to move to the right side—building wealth, protecting what matters, and creating lasting legacies.


Featured on FOX 5 DC
Recognized by Marquis Who's Who
Author of The Right Side Advantage
Creator of the Right Side Financial Score™
Founder of the Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance™
Founder, Financial House Advisory
Committed to advancing financial education, retirement readiness, wealth building, asset protection, and legacy planning


Building retirement confidence through education and personalized financial strategies.


Supporting workforce financial wellness to reduce stress and improve employee engagement.


Partnering with nonprofits,
libraries, faith-based organizations,
and civic groups to expand access
to financial education.


Helping young adults build healthy financial habits today that create greater retirement confidence tomorrow.


Building retirement confidence through
education and personalized financial
strategies.


Supporting workforce financial wellness to
reduce stress and improve employee
engagement.


Partnering with nonprofits,
libraries, faith-based organizations,
and civic groups to expand access
to financial education.


Helping young adults build healthy
financial habits today that create greater
retirement confidence tomorrow.

Nearly half of American families are at risk of not having enough income in retirement. This isn't just about saving more. It's about having the right knowledge, the right strategy, and the right support.

Nearly half of American families are at risk of not having enough income in retirement.
This isn't just about saving more. It's about having the right knowledge, the right strategy, and the right support.
Practical solutions that empower individuals, families, employers,
and communities to build greater retirement confidence.

Know where you stand with a personalized financial readiness assessment.

Simple, practical workshops that turn complex financial concepts into clear action steps.

Working alongside employers, churches, nonprofits, libraries, and civic organizations to expand financial education.

Helping organizations support employees with financial education and retirement readiness resources.

Bringing trusted financial education directly into neighborhoods, workplaces, and community events.

One-on-one guidance to help individuals and families protect, grow, and preserve their wealth.
Practical solutions that empower individuals, families, employers, and communities to build greater retirement confidence.

Know where you stand with a personalized financial readiness assessment.

Simple, practical workshops that turn complex financial concepts into clear action steps.

Working alongside employers, churches, nonprofits, libraries, and civic organizations to expand financial education.

Helping organizations support employees with financial education and retirement readiness resources.

Bringing trusted financial education directly into neighborhoods, workplaces, and community events.

One-on-one guidance to help individuals and families protect, grow, and preserve their wealth.

One family, one workplace, and one community at a time

One family, one workplace, and one community at a time
Building Stronger Communities Through Collaboration
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is built on a simple belief: no single organization can solve the
retirement readiness challenge alone.
By bringing together community organizations, faith-based institutions, educational partners, and civic leaders,
we can expand access to practical financial education and help more individuals and families prepare for a
stronger financial future.
Together, we can make retirement readiness a community priority.
Faith-Based Organizations Helping congregations strengthen financial stewardship...
Nonprofits & Community Organizations Expanding access to practical financial education...

Libraries & Educational Institutions Hosting workshops and financial education...
Civic & Professional Organizations
Connecting members through community education...
Building Stronger Communities Through Collaboration
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is built on a simple belief: no single organization can solve the
retirement readiness challenge alone.
By bringing together community organizations, faith-based institutions, educational partners, and civic leaders,
we can expand access to practical financial education and help more individuals and families prepare for a
stronger financial future.
Together, we can make retirement readiness a community priority.
Faith-Based Organizations Helping congregations strengthen financial stewardship...
Nonprofits & Community Organizations Expanding access to practical financial education...

Libraries & Educational Institutions Hosting workshops and financial education...
Civic & Professional Organizations
Connecting members through community education...
Every Community Can Make a Difference
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is building a nationwide movement to help 10,000 families close the retirement gap by 2036. Whether you serve families, employees, students, seniors, or your local community, your organization can make a lasting impact.
Why Partner With the Alliance?
Expand access to practical financial education.
Support retirement readiness within your community.
Deliver engaging workshops and educational experiences.
Collaborate on initiatives that create measurable community impact.
Join a growing network committed to improving financial confidence and long-term financial security.
Let's Start the Conversation
Every Community Can Make a Difference
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is building a nationwide movement to help 10,000 families close the retirement gap by 2036. Whether you serve families, employees, students, seniors, or your local community, your organization can make a lasting impact.
Why Partner With the Alliance?
Expand access to practical financial education.
Support retirement readiness within your community.
Deliver engaging workshops and educational experiences.
Collaborate on initiatives that create measurable community impact.
Join a growing network committed to improving financial confidence and long-term financial security.
Let's Start the Conversation
Meet Our Founding Community Ambassadors
Community Leaders Helping Build Stronger Financial Futures
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is powered by a growing network of trusted professionals and community leaders who believe every individual and family deserves access to practical financial education.
Our Founding Community Ambassadors help introduce the Alliance to new communities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand opportunities for individuals, families, employers, and organizations to improve financial confidence and retirement readiness.
Together, they are helping turn a shared vision into lasting community impact-one conversation, one partnership, and one family at a time
We're looking for professionals, educators, business leaders, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, and community advocates who believe financial education has the power to change lives. Click on the picture to learn more about them.















Meet Our Founding Community Ambassadors
Community Leaders Helping Build Stronger Financial Futures
The Closing the Retirement Gap Alliance is powered by a growing network of trusted professionals and community leaders who believe every individual and family deserves access to practical financial education.
Our Founding Community Ambassadors help introduce the Alliance to new communities, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand opportunities for individuals, families, employers, and organizations to improve financial confidence and retirement readiness.
Together, they are helping turn a shared vision into lasting community impact-one conversation, one partnership, and one family at a time
We're looking for professionals, educators, business leaders, nonprofit leaders, faith leaders, and community advocates who believe financial education has the power to change lives. Click on the picture to learn more about them.














