Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, in partnership with State Farm and the Economic Awareness Council, will host the Smart Money Strong Futures Financial Empowerment Summit on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Malcolm X College. The free community event will feature Chicago West Side native Cortez Smith, best known for his role as Nuck on the hit television series The Chi, alongside financial experts helping residents build stronger financial futures. Part of the Treasurer’s Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) initiative, the summit offers separate adult and youth experiences designed to make financial education accessible, engaging, and relevant to everyday life.