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Dr. Megan McCoy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University (KSU), part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Her academic roles include teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, specializing in financial well-being, financial therapy, and couple dynamics around finances. She also serves as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®), and Certified Financial Therapist™.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies (Marriage and Family Therapy), University of Georgia (2016)
- M.A. in Couple and Family Therapy, Drexel University (2008)
- B.A. in Psychology, University of North Carolina (2005)
Dr. McCoy’s research focuses on financial therapy, financial well-being, and financial communication. She has published over 40 articles in top-tier journals, including the Journal of Financial Therapy and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning. Her work explores topics such as trust in financial planning, virtual client interactions, and the psychological aspects of financial decision-making. Notably, her research has been recognized with awards from the National Council of Family Relations and the Financial Therapy Association.
Her articles frequently address trust-building in financial planning, the impact of financial anxiety, and cross-cultural financial behaviors. Recent work examines technology’s role in client engagement and post-pandemic financial resilience.
- Awards:
- 2024 Best Researcher Award (Financial Therapy Association)
- 2023 Early Career Researcher Award (Academy of Financial Services)
- Multiple grants from the Financial Planning Association, National Endowment for Financial Education, and FP Canada
As an educator and researcher, Dr. McCoy advises doctoral students and oversees KSU’s Master’s Program in Personal Financial Planning. She is also a co-editor of Financial Planning Review and serves on the Financial Therapy Association’s Board of Directors. Her outreach includes media contributions on financial well-being for platforms like Today Show, NPR, and Wall Street Journal.
Dr. McCoy’s work bridges financial planning and mental health, emphasizing client-centered strategies to improve trust, commitment, and holistic well-being.
