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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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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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Chelse Hounshell

She/Her
Lagrange, Kentucky, United States
Joyful Money Spend
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

My mission is to help my clients create and implement a spending plan that prioritizes JOY and aligns with their life goals. Whether you're navigating a career transition, experiencing a major life events like marriage or divorce, or simply seeking to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, I'm here to support you.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Couples
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Jen Fuhler

She/Her
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Remote
Meetings

Money is all about storytelling. Using my experience as a college English and literature professor, I designed a low-cost asynchronous coaching course that applies a literary lens to personal finance and budgeting. My 1:1 Story Session is limited to my "Story & Spreadsheet" course clients in a flipped coaching design model.

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Life Transitions
College Grads
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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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Kristina Letendre

Charles Town, West Virginia, United States
Beyond Budgeting Solutions
Remote
Meetings

As a YNAB coach, I love empowering people to take control of their finances and achieve their goals. Seeing the transformation as they shift from financial stress to confidence is incredibly rewarding. By teaching effective budgeting techniques and offering personalized support, I help clients build a healthier relationship with money.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Andrew Parks

St Charles, Illinois, United States
Momentum Strategic Advisors
Remote
Meetings

Managing small business finances shouldn't be stressful (or done alone!) I help solo entrepreneurs, small teams and non-profits align their cash plan with the organization's purpose. I'll bring my experience in business, NFPs, and accounting, and together, we'll build financial clarity and confidence for your org.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Nick Kaylor

He/Him
McKinney, Texas, United States
Budget Better LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Nick, a husband and dad to 3 young kids, coaches software teams by day and budgeters by night (and weekends). Life evolves and so should our budgets. Nick’s goal is to make asking for help No Big Deal as people figure out budgeting with YNAB and their financial priorities.

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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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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.

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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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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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Heather Emerick

She/Her
Vienna, Virginia, United States
DiploBudgets
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Heather is an experienced YNAB coach with the expertise to help you create a budget that suits your unique financial goals. Her mission is to provide you with the support and knowledge you need to take control of your money and live the life you truly want. Let’s get started!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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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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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.

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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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Laurie Dunne

She/Her
Portland, Oregon, United States
My Evolving Wealth
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Everyone deserves to thrive—not just survive—financially. I combine emotional clarity with the practical power of YNAB to help you align your spending with your goals and values. My step-by-step approach brings structure, insight, and support so every financial decision moves you closer to the life you truly want.

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Retirees
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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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!

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Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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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.

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Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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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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Sarah Menini

Dallas, Texas, United States
Make Money. Spend Money.
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi, I’m Sarah, a financial coach dedicated to helping you gain clarity, confidence, and control over your finances. With a focus on proactive planning and intentional choices, I guide you in creating a personalized financial plan that aligns with your life goals. Let’s work together to achieve financial empowerment!

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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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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Elizabeth Schuhr

She/Her
Roswell, Georgia, United States
elizabudget
Remote
Meetings

Hi! Thanks for considering me to work with you on your budget. Besides education and experience, I have a passion for working with individuals and small businesses on their finances. I come to each session with optimism and enthusiasm and look forward to helping you in any way I can.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
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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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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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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Boris Steiner

Stuttgart, Germany
Boris Steiner Coaching & Training
English, German
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Are you ready to discover financial agility? As a a self-employed, certified Co-Active Coach with a background in agile product development, I know the challenges around that in and out! I will help to create your budget, be clear about your priorities and adapt to whatever comes your way financially.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Terri Hughes

She/Her
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Budget Harmony
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi! I’m inspired to teach others that having a budget is the framework for the life they want to live. Financial peace and priorities can coexist in harmony. As a budget coach, I can help you take the first steps to financial peace without sacrificing the fun in life!

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Dustyn Roberts

she/her
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Fiscal Therapy
Remote
Meetings

By day, I teach students about mechanical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where I live with my partner, two kids, and two cats. On the side, I teach people about money.

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Couples
College Grads
Life Transitions
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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.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Valeria Gary

She/Her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Welcome Consulting Company
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I empower others to achieve their dreams through empathetic, research-backed coaching. Guiding healthcare professionals to thrive on a modest salary is my main specialty. Drawing from my expertise in behavior change coaching, I excel at coaching daily behaviors that pave the way to your financial goals.

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Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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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.

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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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Julia McCleave

She/Her
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fresh Start Money Coaching
English
Remote
Meetings

Helping financial late bloomers take control of their money with practical, judgment-free coaching. I specialize in building realistic systems for managing money that work in real life, whether you’re new to YNAB, starting over after a life transition, or finally ready to focus on your financial future.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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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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Hal Prather

Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States
Your Profit Pro
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help those struggling with inaction or lack of clarity build trust in themselves and a proven process. Whether you are an individual, family, or small business, my aim is for you to see your life in financial form and with that view in place have more purpose, intention, and impact.

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Em Lowing

they/them
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Root to Crown
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

My approach to money planning starts with empathy, and patience. The financial unknown can be scary, and I’m here to shed gentle light on a path forward. Spending choices reflect our values; my goal is to help you regain peace of mind and live in fulfilling alignment with your priorities.

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Retirees
Life Transitions
College Grads
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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.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Laura Brinks

She/Her/Hers
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Beyond the Brink Coaching
French
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi! I'm Laura. I'm a teacher by profession, and have coached in a professional capacity for several years (teaching and supporting other teachers). I love to help people grasp concepts that I'm passionate about and understand well. I became YNAB certified in 2024 and hope to help others here, too.

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College Grads
Couples
Life Transitions
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Ellen Oliver

She/Her
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Capricorn Bookkeeping & Consulting, LLC
Remote
Meetings

I support business owners by offering bookkeeping (in QuickBooks Online) for their business and budgeting (with YNAB, of course!) for their business and their personal finances. Because I know both systems well, I am uniquely qualified to help my clients reach their financial goals.

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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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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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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!

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Couples
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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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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Miriam Gibson

She/Her
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Agile Budgeting
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Life is full of changes and your budget should change alongside it! Create a flexible money plan that supports your changing needs and priorities. Build habits that support awareness around money. I offer a wide range of sessions including initial set up, quick YNAB refreshers and extended YNAB deep dives.

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Meagan Rathman

She/Her
Lutz, Florida, United States
Remote
Meetings

My motto is Change Your Mindset - Change Your Money. I love the idea of helping people rethink their strategy (or maybe start one for the first time) and realizing the benefits of living with a plan. Currently taking meetings from my home in Florida with 5 animals and a husband.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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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!".

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Variable Income
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Emma Newman

She/Her/Ella
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I support professional, growth-minded women and couples who have been avoiding looking at their finances and are ready to increase their awareness and use their money intentionally to fund what matters most. You might want to schedule a Free Discovery Session via my website so we can chat.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Doug Peterson

Kirkland, Washington, United States
Get Priorities Straight
Remote
Meetings

I help people get clear eliminating money stress. As a YNAB Certified Coach, I teach clients how to decide where there money goes before they spend it. If you are juggling variable income, or navigating an inheritance or settlement. My goal: less stress, more control, and lasting peace of mind.

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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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