YNAB Certified Coach Directory

I am a budgeting and personal finance coach. My mission is to help clients eliminate financial stress and create a spending plan for what brings them JOY in life. I love helping recent graduates, couples, parents, and anyone who wants to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle.

I believe in neutralizing the power of money over people by putting people in charge of their money. Relationships always come first! I love helping married couples, caregivers, busy professionals, or anyone that would like to embrace healthy budgeting principles and skills.

I know how difficult and scary it can be to find clarity and peace around our finances. I help clients 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!

Traci is passionate about helping individuals of all income levels with sensible budgeting tips. She believes financial wellness should be accessible to everyone. She hosts two podcasts where she engages subject experts and financial planning advocates to empower listeners.

I want everyone to know about YNAB! I am fluent in American Sign Language/English and have a lifetime of experience in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. I have 30+ years of experience in education and interpreting. Contact me to get your finances organized!

I support women entrepreneurs by offering bookkeeping and budgeting for their business and their personal finances.

Margo is a midwife and hype woman turned money coach. She loves helping women budget as a sacred self-care practice, and so that they can find the money to fuel their dreams and help make the world a more beautiful place.

Andrea’s known for helping bold, ambitious women make clear, confident decisions, so that they get exactly what they want, every time. By simplifying, making things “doable” and fun, Andrea’s clients shift from believing what they want is impossible or daunting to possible.

With 5+ years coaching experience, 10+ years YNAB experience, and as a 100% debt free (walking the talk) retired homeschool mom; I meet couples where they are and help them communicate, find clarity, and feel hope in their financial journey. — Fluent in both English and ASL.

Scott Stillman helps you fight off the pirates and weather the storms in your financial life. He owns a Financial Planning practice with 22+ years of experience. From Budgeting and Investments to Insurance and Planning, talk to Scott for help charting your financial path.

Anita is a CPA and has an unwavering passion for helping people learn to manage their money. She helps people make peace with their money so they have the emotional and financial freedom to do the things God called them to do and be everything God called them to be.

As a certified YNAB coach, I have the expertise to help you create a budget that works for your unique financial goals. My 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!

I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation. We will discuss your situation, what your short-term & long-term goals are. I’ve helped people create budgets and debt repayment plans, eliminating nearly $200,000 of debt in the last 5 years.

I’m the mother of four great kids, the wife of a soldier and trauma surgeon, and a passionate financial coach. I specialize in helping couples get on the same page, but I love helping everyone enjoy the life-changing magic of a great budget.

Michele Jones is a Financial Coach and Daily Money Manager. 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.

Hello! I started budgeting in 2016 and became a YNAB Certified Coach to show others how easy budgeting can be. I’d love to help anyone solve the “where does all my money go” dilemma once and for all, but I especially love helping parents and folks with neurodivergent brains.

Celia is a homeschooling mom of 3 who has been using YNAB to thrive as a one income family. She also is a moderator of the YNAB Fans Facebook group where she troubleshoots budgets and answers questions daily. Her passion is reducing the mental load of finances for everyone.

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.

Make a fresh start! Take control of your finances, reduce stress about money, and reach your financial goals. I offer personalized money coaching for individuals and couples.

With an MA in Positive Psychology and certifications in life & budget coaching, Marin empowers women to decide what they want and leverage their money to get it.

Apply online to join 300+ clients who have achieved life-changing results using Marin’s proven coaching method.

I offer soul-centered Budget Coaching and YNAB Training from a place of unconditional positive regard and non-judgment. We will work on the mechanics of working with budgets and develop the framework for manifesting your decision-making in authentic alignment.

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.

Certified March 2023. YNAB 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.

Emma Newman is a money and life coach who supports young professionals to gain financial clarity and align their money with their values. She particularly enjoys supporting people who are transforming systems to create equitable, thriving, and resilient communities.

Here to 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. We’ll get your budget set-up, learn fun YNAB tips and tricks, and bring greater awareness to your money flow!

Hillary walks alongside you as you gain New Perspectives to manage your paycheck to create a stress free/guilt free/goal minded financial life! In addition, she works with teens so that they move into their adult lives with a strong financial foundation.

Accelerate your financial progress with private, friendly coaching. Master the YNAB method & apps. FREE 2-Hour Session.

Need to build a healthier relationship with money and calm your imposter-syndrome inner critic so you can feel more confident and have a more meaningful life? I help people build that through solid mindsets and actual skills so they know how to put these ideas in action!

My “first” career was as a financial counselor and software consultant. Now, I use those skills by operating our growing homeschool business which includes Your Profit Pro. I serve individuals, families, and small businesses on their journey to financial freedom.

My career is in teaching writing, but I love creating space for others to share their money stories and goals. As a certified YNAB coach with a master’s degree in personal financial planning, I help people alleviate stress through budgeting and financial therapy.

Ready to ditch the stress and have some fun with your finances? I’m here to give you the clarity and confidence you need to not just manage your money, but actually enjoy it. It’s time to stress less, save more, and get excited about your financial journey.

I’m a certified professional organizer and YNAB certified coach. YNAB changed my life and I’d love to help you with YNAB so it can change yours.

I’m passionate about helping others feel at peace with their money. If you need help with 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!

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.

I’m a budgeting & personal finance coach. I specialize in YNAB for small business, and for those working the tech and healthcare fields. However, all professions are welcome. My approach uses emotional engineering to ensure you succeed at YNAB, and budgeting.

Hi! I’m a Human Resources Manager by trade, but with a passion for budgeting and YNAB. I’ve been using YNAB for over three years and want to share my experience with anyone ready to gain financial control.

Do you have a non-linear brain or have a hard time getting started or sticking with budgeting? I can help! I have been a life coach for 9 years, and have been coaching on budgets for about 2 years. I believe that budgeting can be fun, and a great tool for creating more.

Nick, a husband and dad to 3 young kids, coaches software teams by day and budgeters by night. As life evolves, so should our budgets and Nick’s goal is to make asking for help Not A Big Deal as people figure out budgeting, how to use YNAB, and their financial priorities.

Put your goals centre stage. I’ll work with you to transform your financial situation. I work with clients across the UK, Europe and North America. I am happy to work worldwide, if our timezones match up. I coach in English.

Your iced vanilla latte is your mini oasis in a chaotic world, and it sends shivers when you see it in your bank account. You’re looking for some peace when you think about money, and I help anxious humans unlock that peace of mind.

My passion is to help people live wealthier and feel better about their finances every single day. I do this by helping you recognize your obstacles, discover your goals, and ensure you’re having fun along the way!

Hi, I’m Celeste. I began budgeting in 2013 when I left for college and started using YNAB in 2021 when I moved in with my partner. Budgeting made those tumultuous times sooo much easier. If you’re looking for a coach who does just the same, you found her!

I provide values-focused coaching to help individuals and couples find peace with their money. Let’s build your budget and find a routine that ACTUALLY works for you. Transparent pricing included!

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.

I offer 15 & 30 min customer service type calls for any YNAB enthusiast! I also have a private practice where I help low & middle income clients earn more money, become better budgeters, and get out of debt. I’ve helped reduce or eliminate $300K+ of debt in the last 2 years.

Freelancing on a variable income, Paul found the mental wellness benefits of YNAB’s method outweighed the financial security. His coaching offers a new money mindset with non-judgemental help based in self-compassion. Coaching for personal, family, & small business finance.

Coach, hand holder, real human person.

As the budgeter of a low income household, I’ve been able to get off the paycheck to paycheck cycle & learn to have a healthy relationship with money. I have a passion for teaching and want to help people live their best life through YNAB. Let’s get out of debt together!

I am a budget coach, online course creator, and a higher ed admin turned tech worker. I love working with couples, LGBTQ+ clients, higher ed and non-profit workers, and entrepreneurs to help them learn YNAB and gain confidence with their finances.

FOR COUPLES! Does your budget need a hug? I’m here to support you in untangling obstacles and optimizing your YNAB system (a steadfast ally for folks sharing finances!), so you two can move forward with clarity and ease. My coaching style is caring, playful and encouraging.

I help entrepreneurs break the paycheck to paycheck cycle through outsourced CFO services, bookkeeping and cash flow planning, and personal financial coaching.

Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit!

I help socially-conscious people stop settling for a mediocre life in order to embody abundance in their finances, love life, & craft.

Along with the mental elements, there are practical elements, like YNAB! Let’s get you on the path to abundance in all areas of your life!

I’m here to help you master your money and start living your life! It’s my goal to help you discover your priorities and then build a plan that aligns your real life situation with those priorities so you can reach your goals – both big and small!

Budgeting just makes life better. I work with small businesses to make sure their books are in order. I believe your business should support your life, not the other way around, and a good budget gives you the clarity to do it!

There’s no right or wrong way to structure your life or your money. I’d love to help you sort out how best to set up your money so it can support the life you want to live. My passion is helping people make the money work so they can spend more time outdoors.

I fell in love with YNAB in 2014 when it gave me control over and confidence with my money for the first time in my life. This led me to become a personal finance coach in 2018. I’m passionate about teaching YNAB and seeing others succeed!

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!

With over 25 years of finance and accounting experience, numbers are my second language. I balance out working with a large publicly traded company by helping individuals and small businesses take control of their finances.

Hi, I’m Suzanne. I’m a blogger and wellness coach who believes that financial wellness is vital to one’s happiness. I discovered YNAB in 2018 and have been a strong advocate for it after seeing the way it has improved my financial outlook. Let me help you do the same!

Carey and his wife, Andrea, team up to provide a compassionate approach to budget coaching. Clients talk about how they experience no shame or embarrassment when meeting with them. Take the courageous step today to get the help you want. They can’t wait to meet you!

As a mom and a professional with a background in writing, I took budgeting into my own hands, paid off all of our debt ($40,000), and increased our net worth by 6,000%! My years of figuring out the best ways to increase our money turned into helping others do the same.

Lindsey is a YNAB Certified Budget Coach and a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® and has been helping clients take control of their money in order to live their Greatest Life and create positive change in the world since 2016.

Since 2018, Holly Grosvenor has been a financial coach, helping families gain financial confidence to take control of their lives and guide them towards financial independence. She provides one-on-one coaching on basic personal finances.

YNAB helped me fund several career shifts (including a big one out of a tenure-track academic teaching job) and a long-distance move. Now I help others figure out and plan their own bold choices and brave leaps!

As a flight paramedic and financial coach, I have a unique perspective on both emergency response and financial well-being. I combine my expertise to assist individuals in creating budgets that align with their goals and enable them to live their best life.

I have been a Financial Coach for over 5 years. I help design a unique budget specifically for your goals and lifestyle. There is no one size fits all so it’s important to me to understand your needs and plans for the future. Let me design the RIGHT YNAB budget for you.

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.

I’ve been budgeting almost as long as I’ve had a bank account – and I’ve still had to learn many lessons the hard way! I love sharing what I’ve learned to help you find the same financial freedom and sense of control that I experience through YNAB.

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!

Spencer is a former YNAB Support Specialist, who left the team to become a certified coach. He knows the software like the back of his hand and loves to work with confident and newbie budgeters alike. Reach out if your budget is broken or if it doesn’t even exist yet!

Sareeta is a 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 with trauma.

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.

I offer motivational one-on-one coaching for individuals, families, and businesses looking to change their relationship with money. We will work through challenges and build on your strengths to develop new habits and make your finances a happy topic 🙂

Maybe you’re like me: You didn’t grow up with much financial knowledge, but now you’re ready to learn to make better financial decisions—starting with your own personal budget. I’ve been there and I’d like to help you get you to a better financial destination.

I am passionate about helping people find financial freedom. My goal is to help you find peace and clarity surrounding your money no matter your current level of income or debt. Join me in becoming a budgeting nerd!

I’m a CPA, spreadsheet enthusiast and fan of helping people find processes that fit THEM. I’m especially excited to work with fellow small business owners, especially if you identify as a creative or ‘not a numbers person’. You got this!

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.

Nicole Cooley helps service based entrepreneurs manage cash flow in their business (building profit, saving for taxes, and paying yourself) using YNAB. She believes in a holistic approach to money that combines your numbers, values, beliefs, and dreams.

I’m a writer and coach with over 20 years of experience as a mental health professional. I specialize in working with helping professionals, creative persons, and small business owners. I believe when we change our money habits and mindset, we change our lives.

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.

You crave clarity, control, and confidence in your financial life, and I know how to help you get there. My approach combines live and asynchronous, just-in-time coaching to lessen the YNAB learning curve, see results faster, and tailor everything to your specific situation.

Joe is a retired educator with 28 years of experience as a teacher and leader. He has been using YNAB since 2014. His unique experience of teaching, coaching leaders, and experience with YNAB is exactly what you need to take your budgeting game to the next level.

I’ve been budgeting since 19, YNABing since 21, and now at 31, I do budget coaching for anyone. I want you to feel comfortable using YNAB and be in control of your finances. I charge hourly, prorate per 15 minutes, and don’t require signing up for multiple sessions.

Hi! I’m a university educator with expertise in budgeting for college students and young professionals as they make the transition to post-graduate life. I love equipping students with skills for the launch to early adulthood, and I’d love to work with you!

¿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!

A CPA by day, my true passion is in helping individuals and small businesses achieve financial freedom through positive cash flows and prudent financial habits. The debt cycle crushes the mind and the spirit, and I truly believe YNAB holds one of the keys to breaking free!

I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and owner of Elevation Financial, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm.

In addition to my work as a financial advisor, I also specialized in helping my clients with budgeting through YNAB.

I’ve independently funded my months-long adventures in cycle touring and mountain climbing around the world on a middle-class income. Now, I also teach people how to turn their time, money, and other resources into the next steps toward their dreams.

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.

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…

Everybody needs a coach.

My goal is to help you become a confident, independent budgeter.

My money coaching classes are a judgment free zone where you learn and implement the rules and habits that make your budget a true reflection of your life and your goals.

Hello! YNAB has helped me reach my goals using a priority based budget that works for my life. I’d love to help you feel in control of your finances. Let’s work together to design a budget the at reflects your life & targets your goals!