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YNAB Certified Coach Directory
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.
Taj Chiu
Coaching is a partnership between you and me. We go exploring together in your world. We find the things that are working, and the things that aren't, and then we search around for ways to improve them. We talk, we explore, we experiment. It's fun!
Thuy Kudsi
Raising a family costs money! I'm here to help support you to uncover where your money is going, create a plan for a healthy financial future and build the habits necessary to get there.
Tara Whitaker
As a full-time freelance editor for the past 11+ years, I know *exactly* what it's like to ride the income roller coaster. I help other freelancers smooth out the ride by using YNAB's tried-and-true method.
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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.
Elizabeth Snyder
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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Chelse Hounshell
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.
Suzanne Chaix
YNAB has helped me step off the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and I enjoy sharing the benefits of YNAB with anyone who will listen! I became a certified coach in 2022 to help others experience the same financial freedom I have.
Anna Diemer
Need to wrap your brain around budgeting or get a handle on your music studio's finances? I'm a queer & neurodivergent professional singer and voice teacher here to help fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, and small business owners learn to budget.
Michael Reynolds
I'm a CFP® and I own an independent financial advisory firm. I'm also a financial blogger and podcaster. I love sushi, Star Trek, and spending time with my family.
Lissa Lumutenga
I help women go from money-stress to money-confident by organizing cash flow, building safety nets, and growing wealth & abundance. I’m a CFP® professional, Accredited Financial Counselor®, YNAB superfan, and personal finance creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Maria Garcia-Leano
I’m a wife, a mother, and a passionate YNAB enthusiast. I love numbers, have an analytical mindset, and enjoy assisting others. My mission is to help people create personalized financial plans/budgets aligned with their values and goals, ultimately leading them toward financial freedom.
Wave Melen
Hi! I'm your Hella-Queer, Financial Wizard, and Best Friend in the Epic Adventure of Money Mastery. I have been tossing glitter bombs into the gray world of finance for over seven years. I help folks like you embrace their Financial Adventure so that we can live Wild and Free!
Emma Newman
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.
Carey Northington
Carey & Andrea are a husband/wife team that have worked with dozens of individuals & couples & seen lots of success. Read their stories: https://onemaster.org/stories If you’ve never budgeted or tried numerous times to budget and nothing has worked, we can help! Our goals: alleviate stress and create a budget that really works.
Kaylie Stokes
If you’re ready to develop a healthier relationship with money, gain clarity around your finances, and build confidence and competence to put your money to work creating the life you desire, schedule a free introductory call today! Together we can master your money mindset and make YNAB work for you.
Emily Blain
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.
Margo Nelson
Helping world-changing women get right with money. Margo blends YNAB coaching with emotional and spiritual work (using a variety of modalities but primarily IFS) and approaches budgeting as a mindfulness practice.
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.
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.
Mika Marcondes de Freitas
I'm an ordinary person. I attribute my successes to simply taking my dreams seriously and intentionally pursuing them, along with excellent tools like YNAB, which have helped me align my actions with my goals. I've learned how to access and use these tools, and now I can teach you, too.
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.
Joy Schell
YNAB changed how I manage money — now I help others do the same. As a Certified YNAB Coach, I work with individuals and couples to create realistic spending plans, reduce financial stress, and build the clarity and confidence needed to reach their goals.
Nick Smith
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.
Kat Sklar
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’. In addition to traditional coaching, I offer half hour tech support sessions.
Andrew Parks
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.
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.
Carrie Hayes
I’m a budgeting & personal finance coach. I specialize in YNAB for small businesses and professionals. However, all budgeters are welcome. My approach uses emotional engineering to ensure you succeed at YNAB and budgeting. I have a masters degree in designing flows that will help you stack up money wins.
Ruth Liebel
I help individuals and couples get the tools needed to make money decisions that build their best life. With a focus on relationships with and around money, my clients walk away with an abundance in money AND life. I love helping people get clarity and confidence with money!
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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.
Kristen Coulter
As a well-seasoned computer trainer, Kristen brings her expertise to you - one-on-one. She's anxious to bring her ability to make processes that seem complicated to some SIMPLE. She enjoys helping others attain goals that previously seemed unachievable. She also accomplishes this in a judgement-free, calm, and patient environment.
Kingshuk Banerjee
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.
Celia Benton
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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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!
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.
Christine Osterwalder
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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Nicole Cooley
Hello! I’ve been coaching for over a decade, helping individuals master their personal budgets and guiding small businesses toward financial clarity. As a Certified YNAB Coach, an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), and a small business bookkeeper, I bring a well-rounded approach to money management.
Michelle Yaciuk
Do I know what it is like to have variable income?! Absolutely! Have I come from a place where money has been super tight to a place where I almost have no real money stresses - you bet. I'm here to help and support you in creating your best financial life.
Terri Hughes
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 Lutvak
Spencer is the only YNAB Certified Coach who worked at YNAB. He left Support to become a coach so he knows the software inside and out. He works with all budgeters, whether brand-new or seasoned vets. Reach out to him to gain more confidence and clarity with your money!
Lindsey Hardegree
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.
Sarah Elledge
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!
Laurie Dunne
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.
Amanda Brink
I help people create flexible money plans without strict rules or rigid guidelines. My passion is helping high-achieving individuals and entrepreneurs create a money plan they love—one that lowers their stress and anxiety around money and offers them flexibility and choices in how they spend their money.
Carrie Poling
Hi: I take a gentle and compassionate approach to budgeting that encourages budgeting as an act of loving care and gratitude that can strengthen families for generations. Money is simply one tool of many that should be a door and not a barrier to living a full and glad life.
Joy Triolo
Welcome, Joy here. My passion is Empowering 60y+ Christian Single Wealthy (1M+) Working Woman to become humbly confident money managers using YNAB.com! As a long-time YNABer and grateful certified YNAB coach, I love giving value working with smart wealthy 60y+ Christian Woman in Life Transitions of Singleness: Divorce, Widow, and Retirement.
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.
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Traci Shanklin
I have over two decades of experience in the investment business and have a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals. I have created a powerful and unique approach to help you truly examine, analyze, and change your money story and find financial peace of mind.
Dustyn Roberts
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.
Brandon Olivares
My mission is to redefine the way you think about money. I believe YNAB can be transformative for anyone who truly understands and lives the principles behind the software. I'd love to help you discover how YNAB can change your relationship with money for the better.
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