David Campbell Lester, TV Money Expert

David is a proud and out TV money expert, financial coach, and personal finance writer with over two decades of experience helping people manage their money better—and guiding banks to better serve their clients. He champions positive money mindsets to help people live their best lives by optimizing their finances, covering everything from setting goals, investing, and saving to real estate, acquiring art, and beyond.

As the author of I Heart Money and From Middle Class to Millionaire, David’s upcoming book, Old Money Mindset in a Crypto World, is set to release this Fall. His insights have been featured in top publications like CNBC, VICE Money, HuffPost, and Entrepreneur, and he’s a regular financial expert on networks such as CBS, CTV, CBC, Cheddar, FOX, and BNN. He also shares his expertise by teaching 'Art as an Investment' at Christie’s Education in London.

David began his career at Merrill Lynch and has worked with financial giants like Fidelity Investments, RBC, CIBC, and BMO Financial Group. Now, he’s focused on launching an innovative financial literacy program designed to equip kids with essential skills—not just budgeting, saving, and investing—but also understanding markets and business. This initiative will empower teachers, parents, children, and financial institutions to build a generation of financially confident and capable young minds