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YNAB Certified Coach Directory

YNAB Certified Coaches have completed an intensive training program and are able to coach you on all of the ins and outs of using YNAB along with additional steps to help get your finances on track.
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Beth Williams

Gainesville, Georgia, United States
New Hope Budget Counseling
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

As a retired educator of 32 years, I have a passion for teaching. I want you to be debt free and in control of your budget, just like I am! I’m a single mom so I know how stressful and bleak finances can be, but I also know that YNAB and coaching can change that for you.

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Emily Meoz

She/Her/Hers
Portland, Oregon, United States
You Need A Family Budget Coach
Remote
Meetings

Every family is unique. And what you do with your money is, too! I can help you take control and create a spending plan that works for your family (however you define family!) YNAB has made a huge difference for my family. I'm excited to help you and yours!

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Kacy Smith

San Diego, California, United States
Kacy Smith Corp.
Remote
Meetings

Kacy is a Money Coach, Expert YNAB Coach, and Profit First Professional with over 10 years of experience. She helps individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs improve their awareness and cash flow through daily money management, easy budgeting, and Profit First. Kacy focuses on helping six-figure families build the life they want!

Focus Areas
Couples
Retirees
Variable Income
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Elizabeth Snyder

She/Her
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Trail Financial Planning LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am a Certified Financial Planner and have a specific interest in budgeting. I have found YNAB particularly helpful in its ability to assist clients in building awareness in cash flow. I take the judgement out of spending habits and assist people to getting to the truth in their spending.

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Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Shannon Wilkinson

She/Her
Portland, Oregon, United States
Remote
Meetings

As a YNAB and Life Coach, I help clients feel calmer and more confident with their money by using YNAB in a way that fits their real life. If things are generally okay but money feels more stressful than you want, we’ll create clarity and ease—without rigidity, shame, or overcomplication.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Ryan Wheeler

Yuba City, California, United States
Classified Fitness
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Small Business owner and busy father of 3. I prioritize health and wellness and want to see everyone improve their financial fitness. I currently work with 500+ small business owners who are also in the fitness industry. My goal is to help coach you towards your goals!

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Couples
Retirees
Small Business Owners
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Nathaniel (Nate) Beam

He/Him
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Budget With Nate, LLC
Remote
Meetings

I’m a soul-centered budget coach guiding individuals to experience money as a source of stability, empowerment, and purpose. Through a grounded yet intuitive approach, I help clients align their financial lives with their deepest values—transforming budgeting into an intentional, liberating practice that supports both practical freedom and spiritual growth.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Jack Brady

Milford, New Hampshire, United States
Budget for Life
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Working with people with variable income in being self employed for over 30 years

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Chelsea Hester

She/Her
New York, New York, United States
Remote
Meetings

Hi! I help folks who are new to YNAB, have ADHD, and/or have variable income feel confident managing their money in a nonjudgmental and shame-free environment. Together we'll get your budget set up, bring greater awareness to your money flow, and create a more peaceful relationship with your finances.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Litsa DeJulio

she/her/hers
Connecticut, United States
LD Coaching LLC
Remote
Meetings

I help single adults manage their time, money and energy. Through my signature 1:1 coaching program, Cashflow Confidence, we build a flexible, values-based budget that supports your real life — not someone else’s. Together, we simplify your finances and make space for the life you actually want to live.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Kristin McGlothlin

She/Her
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Fiscal Bliss Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Budgeting helped me navigate many life challenges such as income changes, divorce, becoming a single mom, and leaving my career as a nurse. My passion is helping healthcare workers make their paychecks work for them, not the other way around.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Bobbi Olson

La Habra, California, United States
All About The Budget
Remote
Meetings

My goal is to help you build a budget that helps you become financially independent – whether that means getting out of debt, breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or starting out with good money habits, so you never know the despair of debt or living paycheck to paycheck!

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Retirees
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Matt Renwick

He/Him
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States
Budget Coaching for Educators
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help people create awareness around their income and expenses, break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and build confidence to reach their personal goals.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Ryan Page

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Backpocket CPA
Remote
Meetings

I help entrepreneurs organize their finances through outsourced CFO services, cleaning and maintaining bookkeeping, and budget coaching. Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit!

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Emily Gowen

she/her
Vermont, USA
PDX Money Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Since 2015, I’ve coached 500+ people using YNAB to move from money stress to confidence. I understand the challenge of balancing enjoying life now with saving for the future. With empathy and practical tools, I’ll help you design a budget that reflects your values and supports the life you want.

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Nick Smith

He/Him
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Personal Wealth Adventures, LLC
Remote
Meetings

As an author of an Amazon best-seller (Your Millionaire Marathon) and finance coach since 2019, I will partner with you to stabilize your budget and build custom projections (home affordability; retirement planning), giving you the directions to achieve your financial goals.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
College Grads
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Lenna Titizian

She/They
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Money Roots: Branches in Balance
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

From surviving on debt, to getting to a stress-free financial situation, I've been a YNAB user since 2013! An AuDHD, trauma-informed coach, I offer a wide range of services that combine my lived experience with compassionate, practical "how-to" steps, so you can setup, maintain, refresh, or deep-dive your YNAB experience.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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John Farrar

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
Budgeting Today
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

We help with financial coaching, money management, and small business budgeting. Mindsets impact more than math, but good strategies help. We help you set up YNAB to achieve stability and optimize your plan to meet your goals. Good financial planning isn't restrictive; it is agile.

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Couples
Retirees
Small Business Owners
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Kinley Prince

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
House of Prince Financials
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I believe money should support your life, not control it. YNAB drastically changed my relationship with money and I know it can for you as well. I help individuals and families use YNAB to gain clarity, confidence, and peace—building a plan that reflects what matters most to you.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Christine Osterwalder

She/Her/Hers
Easthampton, MA, United States
Reimagine.works Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help clients strengthen their financial wellness by confidently preparing for what’s next in their lives, like: • Starting a new job • Buying a house or car • Going on sabbatical or a “bucket list” trip • Divorce or starting a new relationship • Preparing to retire

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Emelia Benitez

Waxahachie, Texas, United States
Emilian Services, LLC.
Spanish, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Nobody has time for financial clutter and disorganization. As your budget coach, I will help you align your everyday spending decisions with your priorities and get your financial house in order. YNAB has changed our family finances, and it can do it for you too.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Theresa Bartelle

San Antonio, TX
Bartelle's Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help women organize their money, eliminate financial chaos, and gain clarity with a simple, sustainable plan. As a Certified Financial Coach and Certified YNAB Coach, I provide practical, judgment-free guidance so you can take control and build lasting financial peace.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Zenia McLaughlin

She/Her
Bishop, California, United States
Sacred Connection Journeys
English, German
Remote
Meetings

I work with people who want to make space for something new to happen with their money. We’ll start with an expansive conversation about the “energy of money” and its purpose in your life as we set up your budget in YNAB. From there, new possibilities are sure to emerge.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Ruth Liebel

Boise, Idaho, United States
Ruth Liebel Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help high-capacity, faith-filled women become undeniably skilled with money—so they can lead their family’s finances with confidence, peace, and purpose. Through my different Abundant Budgets™ programs, I teach women to build systems that turn good household income into lasting abundance.

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Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Kathryn Hanna

she/her
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Making Your Money Matter
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

My passion is helping young professionals align their money with what matters most (10 years of using YNAB has shown me the impact this can have!). As a CPA and CFP®, I help people gain confidence and control over their cash flow, plan for taxes, and spend on what brings them joy, without guilt.

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Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Lauren Gerber-Fleury

She/Her/Hers
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Savor Your Money
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help folks shed money shame and ditch the “shoulds” by building a budget system that actually flows with your real life—not against it. With YNAB, we make space for both peace of mind and pizzazz, so you can trust your money and live a life filled with delight.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Joe Ahrens

Snellville, Georgia, United States
Joe Ahrens Consulting LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Unlock your full potential with Joe, a passionate educator and dedicated YNAB user since 2014. With over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience, he shares practical insights to help you manage your money effectively. Discover personalized guidance that encourages you to take charge of your money today!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Loyd McGuire

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Remote
Meetings

Are you ready have a plan for your paycheck? I'm here to help you create a personalized system to manage your money in a way that fits your life. I will guide you to financial wellness, so that you can enjoy the peace and security that come with it.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Dawn Koplitz

She/Her
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Sign of Money
English, ASL
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm excited to show everyone the positive changes YNAB can make in their life! Very few adults received any financial education. I can teach you financial terminology and how to manage your YNAB budget(s). You can achieve the feeling of, "I can do this!" surrounding your finances.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Marian Carroll

Morris County, New Jersey, United States
The Budget Workshop
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am a certified budgeting and wellness coach assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives through budgeting and goal-setting. Serving all income and age levels, and specializing in retirement planning, for those who are near or new in retirement.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Michelle Anderson

She/Her
San Diego, California, United States
Budgeting with Mitch
Remote
Meetings

I am a full-time policy wonk that is a YNAB coach on the side simply because I am such a fan of the method. I love helping people reach a moment in their financial journey where they are able to spend their money, stress and shame free!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Yordano Lopez

he/his
Sacramento, California, United States
Viewpoint Budget
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Growing up as a first-generation immigrant, I watched my family struggle without a financial roadmap. That stayed with me. When my son was born, I needed money to work in real life, not just in theory. YNAB gave me a framework to take control and stop wondering where it went.

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Life Transitions
Couples
College Grads
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Kingshuk Banerjee

He/Him/His
Austin, Texas, USA
Start Your Finances Right
Hindi, Bengali, English
Remote
Meetings

I help mid-career Indian tech professionals in the U.S. gain clarity and confidence with their finances. Through personalized coaching and YNAB-based systems, I guide clients to manage cross-border money stress, align spending with values, and build a clear path toward financial freedom and purpose - without the overwhelm.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Coyote Jackson

California, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Coyote is a deeply experienced transformational coach and Buddhist teacher. We will work not just with your financial situation but will move you through whatever difficulties come up in any area of life, helping you rediscover joy in life and clarity in what you want.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Dermott Smith

she/they
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Grounded Budget Coaching
Remote
Meetings

My training as a social worker provides me with tools to approach financial conversations with empathy, curiosity, patience, and a deeper understanding of the emotional experiences that often accompany money and debt. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental budget coaching to help people build sustainable financial habits, increase clarity, and reduce overwhelm.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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AJ Frenzel

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
MoneyDoula Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Coach, hand holder, real human person.

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Lindsey Hardegree

She/Her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Get Organized Y’all
Remote
Meetings

By day I’m a nonprofit executive & doctoral student. By night (and weekend!) I help people to create their ideal life by organizing their spaces, systems, and finances. YNAB Certified Budget Coach | Productivity Consultant | Professional Organizer certified by Marie Kondo.

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Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Matt Lenhart

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Matt Lenhart Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help individuals and families who are new to budgeting get started with YNAB and ensure their spending habits match their priorities. As an experienced software coach, I hope to make learning app-based personal finance simple and straightforward.

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Couples
College Grads
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Scott Stillman

Clear Lake, Texas, United States
Scott Stillman
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

From Budgeting and Investments to Insurance and Planning; Scott owns a Financial Planning practice, where he helps you fight off pirates and weather storms in your financial life.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Amy Aston

She/Her
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Budgets by Design
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hello! I'd love to coach you to "level up" your YNAB skills to make your money work best for you. Priority based spending helps us live our lives purposefully while reducing money stress. I use YNAB to help me live out my travel dreams! What are your goals?

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Retirees
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Wave Melen

She/They
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Financial Coaching with Wave
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am your sparkly best friend here for your Epic Adventure of money mastery. I help curious and values-driven folx stop the money spiral, get organized, and build self-trust. 7+ years of coaching with zero shame and maximum heart. No judgement. No boring lectures. Let's create your best freakin' life!

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Couples
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Amanda Perez

Corona, California, United States
Amplified Budget
Remote
Meetings

I enjoy helping clients define their budget and know where their money goes. Over 12 years ago, YNAB helped my family get out of debt, pay for university without student loans, and buy our first house. It also helped us raise financially mature young adults. Let’s chat…

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Couples
Variable Income
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Celia Benton

She/Her
Madbury, New Hampshire, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Starting to budget can be overwhelming and I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve helped all kinds of people, in all kinds of situations, feel confident about their money. The key is to have a manageable system that adapts to all the beautiful craziness of life.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Miriam Pérez

They/Them
Washington D.C., United States
Spanish, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

As a self-employed writer and activist who has been using YNAB since 2013, I know that fully understanding your finances gives you the best shot at living your best life. (Hint: It's all about prioritizing!) Because I care about accessibility, I offer sliding scale pricing.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Jennifer "Jenna" Cropper

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Fairforest Financial
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Financial coach and CPA using YNAB to help individuals and families reduce stress, improve cash flow awareness, and make more confident financial decisions.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Michele Jones

Placentia, California, United States
Bookkeeping by Michele
Remote
Meetings

Michele Jones is a Financial Coach, Daily Money Manager and Small Business Bookkeeper. She enjoys helping clients reach their financial goals by creating a workable budget in YNAB. As a Financial Coach, she helps her clients change their money mindset so they can move forward from their past mistakes.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Emily Blain

She/Her
Minnesota, United States
Dream Big Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Budgeting on a variable income is hard--you've tried templates and spreadsheets but they just don't quite work when you can't count on the same income every month. YNAB can! I'll help you get set up so you can trust that you can meet your goals--both saving *and* spending.

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Couples
Variable Income
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Faisal Almutlaq

Saudi Arabia/Bahrain
Arabic, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Ready to take charge of your finances? As a YNAB coach and financial advisor, I'll empower you with the knowledge and tools to build a budget that supports your goals. Achieve lasting financial wellness and experience the freedom that comes with financial control.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Jessica Nethers

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Start Smart Budget Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, or not so recent graduate, Start Smart Budget Coaching will teach you the skills needed to live within your means while still spending money on things you enjoy and saving for the future.

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Couples
College Grads
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Anita O’Neal

Dallas, Texas, United States
Powerful People Plan
Remote
Meetings

As a Certified Financial Planner® and CPA, I make budgets simple for small business owners. I turn complicated numbers into clear steps you can follow. With 15 years of experience, I'll help you develop simple, effective financial habits that benefit both your personal wallet and your business accounts.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners

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