Peter Dunn

Peter Dunn, also known as Pete the Planner®, is a well-established financial expert and an award-winning comedian. He writes a column for USA TODAY and has authored ten books. He also engages a broad audience as the host of "The Pete the Planner Show" on Indiana's largest talk radio station. Dunn's media presence extends to regular appearances on CNN Headline News, Fox News, Fox Business, and Good Morning America, as well as various nationally syndicated radio programs.

Dunn founded Pete the Planner® Financial Wellness in 2005, which focuses on enhancing financial wellness for employees and aiding employers in creating environments with financially unburdened workers. He has reached hundreds of thousands of employees across the United States, promoting financial literacy and urging substantial financial improvements through his talks. Known for his practical approach to financial education, Dunn emphasizes behavioral change over mere financial literacy. His unique programs like "Mock Retirement®" help individuals simulate living on their retirement income, while his "Million Dollar Plan" training course further showcases his commitment to fostering financial independence.

Dunn is not only insightful but also inventive in addressing modern financial challenges. He offers a variety of impactful keynote speeches, such as "Paycheck-to-Paycheck: Your Employees’ Reality is Your Nightmare," which outlines the financial struggles of living paycheck to paycheck, and "Money Has Nothing To Do with Money: How Behavior, Not Math, Determines Our Success," emphasizing the crucial role of behavior in financial success. Additionally, he discusses the intricacies of saving for college in his speech "Why College Savings Has Nothing To Do with Money" and offers solutions for parents aiming to raise financially independent children through "The Launch Plan: How to Create Financially Independent Children." His role in the financial sector and media has been consistently acknowledged both locally and nationally. Dunn resides in Carmel, IN, with his wife and two young children.