Charlie Plunkett, Instructor/Counselor – Charlie Plunkett has been in the financial services industry with one of the largest fraternal financial organizations for over 3 years, focusing on insurance, savings, and investments for families and small businesses. He has taught numerous fundamental financial courses through local nonprofit organizations on budgeting and debt management. He served in the Mississippi Army National Guard for 8 years, as well as contracted for the U.S. Air Force for 1 year. He has an associate’s degree in aviation management from Holmes Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration From Mississippi State University. Charlie currently holds the FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor) and FFSC (Fraternal Financial Services Counselor) designations and is a member of NAFIC (National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors).