YNAB Certified Coach Directory

Julie Dunscomb
New to budgeting or YNAB? I can help you align your budget with your needs, values and desires. I can help you understand how to use the YNAB method and software to find peace with your money.
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Bobbi Olson
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!

Aoife Gaffney
I can show you how to create and stick with a flexible personal money plan that changes with your needs, values, goals and priorities. Your plan will be unique and custom for you, your family and your business. Start today and build powerful life-changing habits.
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Miriam Pérez
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.

Jacqueline Keeley
Personal finance coach and actress. Have run my personal and business budgets on YNAB for 10 years, and love using YNAB to handle unpredictable income. Have coached folks how to use YNAB for about 8. I have a lot of fun budgeting and you can too! =)

Krish Anders
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.

Anita Dombovari
You make good money—but it still disappears fast. I help individuals and small business owners (yes, even with variable income!) take control of their spending, break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and use YNAB to start saving for what really matters—like a home, a vacation, or just breathing room.
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Jeni Hall
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.

Monika Lund
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!

Mark Mastalski
It’s not budgeting – it’s taking control of your money and your life. I am an independent educational consultant and help students and their families navigate the complexities around post-secondary education (college). Learn more about me at mastalskicoaching.com.
Kelly W. Barber
Hi Y'all! I'm a small business owner and small business development counselor helping rural entrepreneurs start/grow/save their businesses. I'm excited to add Budget Counseling to my tool box to support my micro-enterprises (Mom and Pops!) On a personal note, I'm a TraFooWinKie! What?!! Travel, Food, Wine Junkie!

Beth Williams
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.

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

Joe Ahrens
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!

Jan Tell
Jan Tell is a retired Integration Specialist, with an interest in innovative educational opportunities. Discovering the creative company of YNAB in 2017, she joined the beta group of coaching in 2021 which made her a certified YNAB coach.

Stephanie Berman
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!".

Ashley Wong
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.

Irina Iurcisin
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.

AJ Frenzel
Coach, hand holder, real human person.

Brett Schaffner
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.

Lenna Titizian
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.
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Amanda Brink
Your money should support your life, not stress it. If you're building a life you love, but the money side feels chaotic, heavy or just permanently on the back burner, that's where I come in. I help business owners and professionals get financially organized, mentally clear and back in control.

Josh Collier
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.

Doug Peterson
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.

Trent Ladle
Trent Ladle has been budgeting for nearly 40 years & has been using YNAB software for 10 years. Trent’s love for helping people improve their lives is what drove him to begin offering budget coaching services & he is ready to share his storehouse of experience and training.

Nick Kaylor
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.

Andrea Liebross
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.
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Hayley Brown
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.

Kristine Du
Big life changes — first job, new home, growing family — deserve a money plan that grows with you. I help people build a YNAB plan that covers the essentials, funds the goals, and still leaves room to enjoy what you’ve earned, guilt-free. Let’s explore what your money can do.

Em Lowing
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.
Looking for a coach in Australia?
We have a separate directory for coaches located in Australia.

Laura Brinks
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.

Sarah Menini
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!

Miriam Gibson
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.

Ryan Page
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!

Steven Reed
A decade in tech and five years coaching taught me why smart, driven, high earners still feel behind on money. I trail run and mountain bike in Colorado, and coach the same way I train: by building resilient habits that hold up in all seasons.
Rachelle Swanson
Most business owners are concerned about their cash flow. YNAB can help them plan and see clearly what their money can do for them. I want to help small business owners master their cash flow in a way that can make sense to them.

Ori Green
It can be difficult and scary to find clarity and peace around our finances. I work with clients to become proactive, rather than reactive, about their budgets. We work together to move away from shame and fear towards seeing money as a tool to live their best lives!

Matt Lenhart
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.

John Farrar
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.
Loyd McGuire
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.

Trevor Vance
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.

Emelia Benitez
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.

Kristen Donnellan
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!

Hal Prather
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.

Diamond Towns
Let's create a return on investment of time and energy— building financial security! If you're motivated by the pursuit of financial freedom and early retirement, my goal is to help you design a strategic plan for your financial future, granting you the time to enjoy life on your own terms.

Amanda Perez
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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Christine MacLaren
Christine is a Human Resources Manager by trade, but has a passion for YNAB and making dollars work for any situation. She provides personalized, budget-friendly coaching, within a judgment free zone.

Natalie Graham
Ready to transform your financial journey from stress to success? I specialize in helping women gain clarity and confidence with their money so they can make empowered financial decisions. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to savvy saving, mindful spending, and a future full of possibilities.
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Eric Hout
Eric is a former professional teacher and tutor who has used YNAB to guide others to financial success since 2014. As a YNAB Certified Coach, his mission is simple: Eric helps individuals and couples financially prosper through hope-filled financial and budget coaching services.
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