Micki Childers Ericksen, WealthWave Financial Services
WealthWave Financial Services

Let's talk about how
money really works.

I'm Micki Childers Ericksen, a financial educator who helps families understand the money concepts school never covered. My focus is education, planning, and legacy.

When you think money, think Micki!
4.5B
people worldwide affected by financial illiteracy
70%
of adults fail a basic money literacy quiz
30/50
US states require personal finance in school

Financial education is my mission. And your right.

I'm Micki Childers Ericksen, a WealthWave Financial Services educator and consultant based in Utah and serving families in St. George, Salt Lake City, and clients nationwide. I believe the most powerful thing I can do for families is teach them what the financial system never bothered to explain.

Whether you're building wealth for the first time, protecting what you've earned, or planning a legacy for the people you love, I'm here to help with clarity, honesty, and a real plan.

Investments
Estate Planning
Retirement
Life Insurance
Debt Management
Financial Education

"When you think money, think Micki!"

"Financial literacy isn't a luxury. It's the foundation every family deserves."

I use proven resources from HowMoneyWorks.com alongside personalized consulting to give you both the knowledge and the roadmap.

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"
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
, Benjamin Franklin

Insights & education

Financial Literacy

Why your bank doesn't want you to understand compound interest

There's a reason your bank sends you a glossy brochure about savings accounts but never explains compound interest. Depending on which side of it you're on, it can either build your wealth quietly for decades, or quietly drain it.

June 2026 · Micki Childers Ericksen
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Estate Planning

The one document every family needs (and most don't have)

I've had this conversation more times than I can count: a family discovers after losing a loved one that there's no trust, no clear plan. Everything is tied up in probate court for months. It didn't have to be that way.

June 2026 · Micki Childers Ericksen
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Retirement

Are you saving for retirement, or just hoping for the best?

Most people know they should be saving for retirement. But very few have actually asked: how much will I actually need? And of those, even fewer like the answer. That's not a reason to avoid the conversation. It's the reason to have it sooner.

June 2026 · Micki Childers Ericksen
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No pressure, no jargon. Just an honest conversation about where you are financially and where you want to go. I offer a free consultation to get started and serve clients nationwide, based in Utah with roots in St. George and Salt Lake City.

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