Our Mission
To provide accessible, high-quality financial counseling and education to individuals and families regardless of income, helping them achieve financial stability and independence.
Our Core Values
Confidential
All sessions are private and judgment-free. Your financial situation stays between you and your counselor.
Community-Focused
We were built by and for the community — reinvesting every dollar back into programs that serve local families.
Mission-Driven
As a 501(c)(3), our only goal is your financial wellness — never sales, never hidden fees.
Measurable Impact
We track outcomes, celebrate milestones, and continuously improve our programs based on client results.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Jesse Gathewright
Founder & Executive Director
Jesse founded My Financial Destiny after years of witnessing financial hardship in his community. A certified financial counselor and passionate advocate, he leads every session with empathy and expertise.
Certifications & Affiliations
HUD-Approved Agency
Approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for homebuyer counseling.
NFCC Member
Member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling — the gold standard for nonprofit counseling.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
A mission-driven nonprofit committed to community financial wellness, not profit.
A History of Impact
Founded in Colfax, NC
My Financial Destiny was established with a mission to bring free financial counseling to underserved families in the Triad.
HUD Approval Earned
Achieved HUD-approved housing counseling agency status, opening doors to first-time homebuyer education programs.
Virtual Services Launched
Expanded to phone and video counseling to serve clients safely, reaching more families than ever before.
1,200+ Families Served
Crossed a milestone of 1,200 families helped — and continuing to grow our impact across the Triad.