Empowering the Next Generation of Wealth Builders.

“Since 2015, Young WallStreet has equipped students with the confidence, skills, and mentorship

to take charge of their financial futures.”

Why We Exist

Money affects every part of life, but most students aren’t taught how to manage it. We’re here to change that. We help high school students understand money early, build confidence in their choices, and learn skills they can use for the rest of their lives.

Our Vision:
“A future where young people of every background feel confident talking about money and equipped to change their communities for the better.”

From Classroom to Movement

(Founder)

ErikaBlair McGrew didn’t grow up learning about money in classrooms or around the dinner table. As a first-generation student, she entered adulthood knowing how hard people worked—but not always how money worked. Questions about saving, investing, and building wealth often went unanswered, and financial conversations felt intimidating, complicated, or simply out of reach.

That experience stayed with her.

As ErikaBlair built a career in finance and education, she saw the same pattern again and again—bright, capable students being left out of financial conversations that would shape the rest of their lives. She knew firsthand that the issue wasn’t a lack of potential, but a lack of access.

In 2015, she founded Young Wall Street to change that.

What began as a small summer bootcamp was rooted in a simple idea: students deserve a safe, judgment-free space to learn about money early. A place where questions are encouraged, confidence is built, and financial knowledge feels practical, not overwhelming.

Today, Young Wall Street partners with schools, community organizations, and sponsors to bring financial education directly to students who need it most. Through relatable instruction and real-life examples, ErikaBlair and her team help young people understand money—not just to earn it, but to use it as a tool for choice, freedom, and community impact.

Her philosophy, “Achieving Affluence Together,” reflects the heart of the work: financial empowerment isn’t meant to be exclusive. It’s something we build—together.