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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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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.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Couples
College Grads
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Sareeta Lopez

She/Her
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Remote
Meetings

Sareeta is a queer, neurodivergent trauma-informed financial coach, certified through the Trauma of Money program in addition to YNAB. Natural communicator and masterful teacher, Sareeta’s insights come from both professional teacher training and personal lived experience.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Rachelle Siebke

She/Her
Illinois, United States
Rachelle Siebke, Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

I help life coaches and solopreneurs who want to be smart with their money. They have enough to meet their needs but want someone to show them exactly how to take more money home and feel confident in their financial decisions. I help them get what they want.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Holly Grosvenor

She/Her
Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States
Microstuff LLC
Remote
Meetings

I have been doing financial coaching part-time since 2018. I enjoy helping families gain financial confidence to take control of their lives and guide them towards financial independence. I provide one-on-one coaching on basic personal finances.

Focus Areas
Couples
College Grads
Life Transitions
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Stephanie Berman

She/Her
British Columbia, Canada
True North Money Management: Your Neurodivergent Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

Stephanie Berman is a money coach specializing in helping neurodivergents achieve financial freedom through budgeting basics. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, she understands overwhelm and impulsive spending. Drawing from her journey to debt-free living and master training, she guides clients from overwhelm to "Oh, I get it!".

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Kristen Donnellan

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Kristen Donnellan Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

YNAB helped me to leave my day job so I could be a stay at home mom 9 years ago. Now I'm a Catholic budgeting and mindset coach as well as a mom of 4 littles. I love helping families take control of their finances and live life on purpose!

Focus Areas
Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Krish Anders

She/Her
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Pen Your Path
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I want you to feel empowered to take control of your finances! Budgeting is about freedom not denying yourself. As a YNAB certified budget coach and Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), I can guide you to the clarity necessary to build your confidence around money—without shame, guilt, or restriction.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Monika Lund

she/her
San Diego, California, United States
North Star Financial Solutions, LLC
English, Hungarian
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help you transform your personal and business finances. I use a simple step-by-step process to streamline your YNAB learning curve. My goal is for you to experience that a-ha moment where you are excited to gamify your finances!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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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Cortney Kaveh

McMinnville, Oregon, United States
Northwest Money Coaching LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi, I'm Cortney! I'm a money coach specializing in personal & small business finances. I also love working with those with ADHD and those looking to improve money tension in their marriage. I help you identify and prioritize your many financial goals, and from there we make a clear roadmap.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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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.

Focus Areas
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Donna Ferris

she/her
Port Orchard, Washington, United States
Real Life Budget Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help individuals and couples find freedom, clarity and peace with their money. With years of hands-on bookkeeping and business tax experience working closely with small business owners, I bring real-world financial expertise to every session — no judgment, no rigid plans, just a budget built around your real life.

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Whitney Farmer

Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I offer 15 or 30 minute consultations. Think of it as an on-demand customer service hotline! I do not offer packages, however you can book as many or as few sessions as you’d like with me.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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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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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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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.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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John Verin

Ohio, United States
John Verin Coaching & Consulting LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

My holistic approach serves body, mind and spirit with Integral coaching, Zen meditation, qigong and deep relationship with nature. I am certified by Integral Coaching Canada, trained in Zen for 20 years, and as an ecological horticulturist also provide coaching for climate change stress.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Ashley Wong

She/Her/Hers
Kingston, Washington, USA
Madrona Money
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm a YNAB Certified Coach and corporate attorney who helps people align their money with their values. I work with individuals and small business owners to create clear, intentional financial systems that reduce stress and build confidence - so every dollar becomes a step toward a life they truly love.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Kimberley Demarest

Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Be Knot Afraid LLC
Remote
Meetings

Young married couples are drowning in debt and having money arguments they never expected. Be Knot Afraid Financial Coaching lays out a proven plan to become debt free and have peace in their marriage even with variable income or small business income.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
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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Dana Puzey

she/her/hers
Maryland, United States
Mosaic Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

Dana dreams of a world where more people are leveraging their money to reflect their values. If you are interested in building healthy habits to align your money with what truly matters in your life, let's get started!

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Brett Schaffner

He/Him
Quito, Ecuador
Budget Coach Brett
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Specializing in budget setup and debt reduction. Discover personalized coaching that transforms financial chaos into order and stress into freedom, all through a guilt-free, judgment-free approach that prioritizes your goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Andrea Liebross

She/Her/Hers
Zionsville, Indiana, United States
Andrea Liebross Coaching, LLC
English
Remote
Meetings

Andrea is the big-thinking expert for high-achieving women entrepreneurs. She’s helped thousands of bold, ambitious women make the shift from thinking small and feeling overwhelmed in business and life to getting the clarity, confidence, and freedom they crave. She authored bestseller She Thinks Big and hosts She Thinks Big podcast.

Focus Areas
Small Business Owners
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Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro

she/her
Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Clarity Compass Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help people get honest with their money. Couples who avoid the conversation, professionals who earn well and feel uneasy anyway, new graduates learning the system before bad habits set. The work is agency: what you have, what it is for, whose decisions these are. I help you author it.

Focus Areas
Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Josh Collier

He/Him
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Gig Harbor Financial Services
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I love helping people align their spending with their priorities and goals. Specializing in on-boarding and single “I need help” meetings, I get you right into YNAB and coach you through learning by doing. Huge budget nerd, CFP, and over a dozen years using YNAB.

Focus Areas
Couples
Retirees
Variable Income
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Irina Iurcisin

Kyiv, Ukraine
Copy Bundle
Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help business moms and female entrepreneurs un-mess money mess. If you're juggling a family and a business, variable income, credit card stress, or decision fatigue, I’ll help you create a clear, flexible money plan that works in real life. Simple, supportive and judgment-free coaching with real results.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Marin Laukka

She/Her
Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States
Yes&, LLC | Joyful BudgetingTM
Remote
Meetings

I support individuals experiencing sudden wealth and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. Using psychology and practical tools, we build a values-based cash flow system you actually like using, so money stops feeling stressful or secret and starts supporting the life you want next.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Maggie Weinreb

She/Her
Tarrytown, New York, United States
Technically Maggie
Remote
Meetings

Maggie is an advocate for mental health and a former math teacher. She has a goal to support people's mental health by helping create systems, such as a solid budget! Most importantly, Maggie's life revolves around her dog, Zoey.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Hayley Brown

she/her/hers
Athens, Georgia, USA
Hello Wealth
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

If you're in a shame-spiral about your money, I promise you, I've been there. My extensive experience in "learning the hard way" (thank you, ADHD) helps me connect with overwhelmed clients and move them towards clarity. I especially love working with fellow creatives on how to handle inconsistent income.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Trevor Vance

Marysville, Washington, United States
Intentional Budgets
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your next steps along the way, so that you can find success in your personal finance journey. I've helped people create budgets and debt repayment plans. Including the elimination of nearly $200,000 of debt in the last 5 years.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Chelsea Alventosa

She/Her
Bristol, England, United Kingdom (UK)
The YNAB Coach
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

If you need help with figuring out where your money is going, managing your day-to-day cash flow and figuring out what to do when your next paycheck hits, I’m your gal. Let me help you finally stop panic-refreshing your bank account on pay day!

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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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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Jeni Hall

She/Her
New Hampshire, United States
Your Budgeting Coach
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I have zero judgment and a whole lot of understanding when it comes to debt and your money story. I will help you change your relationship with your money. If you're ready to do the work, I am here to support you every step of the way.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Sabrina Cavalli

she/her
Huntington, New York, United States
Frugal Chic Mom
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help women build wealth without sacrificing the life they love. Through intentional spending, practical financial coaching, and simple strategies, you'll create more freedom, security, and options—because money should expand your life, not limit it.

Focus Areas
Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Shabbar Kassam

London, UK
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm a firm believer that money stresses and worries come from a lack of clarity and intention in the way we approach money. Whatever your level of wealth, a budget that works for you, giving you clear direction on your finances can propel you to new heights.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Brandi Jo Delony

Willis, Texas, United States
Sparrow Financial Solutions LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help service-based business owners, their families, and others manage their business and personal finances. I offer bookkeeping services utilizing QuickBooks Online and cash flow management services using YNAB. My goal is to make the numbers easier, so you can keep your business thriving and your personal finances on track.

Focus Areas
Couples
Small Business Owners
Variable Income
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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.

Focus Areas
Couples
College Grads
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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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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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Kerrie Saephanh

she/her
Oakland, California, United States
Mindful Budgets
Remote
Meetings

I provide values-focused YNAB coaching in order to help individuals and couples learn YNAB skills, build a budget that actually works for their real life, and to have fun doing it! Schedule a free, no-pressure call to chat and explore the fit. Transparent pricing included.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Janine Adams

She/her
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Peace of Mind Spending
Remote
Meetings

YNAB changed my life and I'd love to help it change yours too. I can help you figure out your priorities so you can make choices around your money based on what's important to you. And I can help you get comfortable with the YNAB software as well.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Darío Martínez

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sal de la Olla
Spanish, English
Remote
Meetings

¿Hablas español y quieres usar YNAB para dominar tus finanzas? Yo estoy preparado para acompañarte en tu camino. Soy Dominicano y en mi país, imaginamos la estrechez financiera como estar dentro de una olla ardiente. ¡Trabaja conmigo y saldrás de la olla para siempre!

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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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.

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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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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Susie O’Brien

she/her
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Susie Budgets
Remote
Meetings

Software engineer by day, YNAB Nerd 24/7. I want you to achieve a sense of financial peace you never thought possible. Whether you've never budgeted or are an advanced budgeter, I can help you use YNAB to achieve your goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Tyler Smith

Lehi, Utah, United States
Tyler Smith Consulting LLC
Remote
Meetings

Still feel like you're doing YNAB wrong? You're not alone. I help high earners who've tried YNAB but still feel stuck. Book a free session to experience personalized support and finally make YNAB click with a setup that delivers clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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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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Chris Harcksen-Lucero

She/Her
Turlock, California, United States
Beyond the Number$
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Wearing two hats, fight paramedic & financial coach, I have seen how quickly life can change. I help other first responders and frontline workers build financial resiliency so they can reduce stress and live their best life. I'm ready to help you too.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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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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