YNAB Certified Coach Directory

Cyndy Lester
As someone who handled finances for a low-income household, I managed to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck living and cultivated a healthy relationship with money. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others improve their lives through YNAB. Let's team up and build a brighter financial future together!

Meagan Rathman
Cat mom, wife, and YNAB obsessed human- ready to help anyone work towards their money goals- big or small, just starting out or "seasoned" budgeter. I'm standing by to help change your mindset to change your money!

Rachelle Siebke
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.

Ellen Oliver
I support women 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.

Noreen Keesey
Financial wellbeing is within your grasp, even if you think you aren't good with money. I'd love to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm with your cash. It can be hard to take the first steps when it feels overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone!
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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.

Kristina Letendre
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.

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.

Joy Schell
Joy is a YNAB Certified Coach (May 2025) and a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM). She helps clients gain financial clarity by creating customized budgets and goals. Joy empowers clients to reduce stress, build lasting financial habits, and confidently manage their finances.

John Verin
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.

Zenia McLaughlin
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.

Shannon Wilkinson
As a YNAB, money & life coach, I can help you get your finances under control once and for all. Whether you need to get (re)started, fine-tune your YNAB skills, let go of limiting beliefs, or create new habits, you can build a financial foundation that truly supports you.

Scott Stillman
I am YOUR Financial Coach. From Budgeting and Investments to Insurance and Planning, talk to me for help charting your financial path. I own a Financial Planning Practice with 20+ years of helping people fight off the pirates and weather the storms in their financial life.

Emily Robertson
I can help you find confidence and clarity with your money and do more with the money you have today. I’m a pro at figuring out how to bring a plan for your money into your everyday life — while you feel supported every step of the way.

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.

Galt Dunn
I want to help others confidently make good decisions around money, and enjoy teaching the software in an easy-going and non-judgmental space. I offer prorated YNAB technical assistance, helping individuals or couples develop budget plans that work for them, and a beginner-friendly introduction to budgeting and personal finance generally.

Irina Iurcisin
I help busy working mothers 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.

Jennifer Trumbore
Friendly, funny, no-judgement coach ready to help you with your YNAB woes! Specializing in new grads, young adults, couples starting out - helping you start life on the right foot to pay off and avoid debt. I’ll teach you what schools didn’t, about how to live happily with your money!

Shabbar Kassam
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.

Shawn Squire
Dedicated YNAB coach for individuals and couples seeking financial mastery. I specialize in empowering those eager to learn effective budgeting techniques and the intricacies of YNAB tools. My coaching focuses on the nuts and bolts of data analysis, helping you harness YNAB for insightful financial decision-making.

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.

Elizabeth Schuhr
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.

Emily Meoz
Every family is unique. And what you do with your money is, too! I can help you take control and create a spending plan that works for your family (however you define family!) YNAB has made a huge difference for my family. I'm excited to help you and yours!

Maggie Weinreb
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.

Kristin Economos
Hi there! I'm a leadership educator with 15 years of experience working with college graduates and early career professionals. I own and operate "The Life Skills Launch," a small business that equips people with tangible skills for the launch to adulthood. I'd love to work with 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

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.

Amy Coroso
Specializing in empowering women financially, I offer personalized budgeting strategies to help you achieve freedom and security. Let's take control of your finances together—I'm here to support you every step of the way!

Michelle Anderson
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!

Nancy Abramowitz
Hello! I firmly believe that YNAB can help you love the way you use your money, and I’d be thrilled to help you feel confident about your spending plan. I enjoy setting up first-time budgets as well as troubleshooting existing budgets. I especially love working with neurodivergent folks (like me!)

Nathaniel (Nate) Beam
I will teach you to align your money with your soul as life changes. I offer soul-centered budget coaching from a place of unconditional positive regard and nonjudgment. We will work together to clear any obstacles keeping you stuck and expand into authentic alignment!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eileen Brumitt
As a long-time YNABer, I am thrilled to be a certified YNAB coach. 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 financial lives.

Lindsey Ciarrocca
Lindsey is a YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach and Certified Money Coach (CMC)®. She is passionate about helping her clients create a more positive relationship with their money so they can use it as a tool to build their businesses, live their Greatest Life and create positive change in the world.

Chris Harcksen-Lucero
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.

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.

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.

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…

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.
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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.

Kara Monroe
I want to help you promote financial wellness. Using YNAB as a tool, we'll help you find ways to alleviate money anxiety, develop financial habits that bring you joy, and get on a path to a life filled with joy.

Michael Collison
If money was no object, would you do what you're doing now? I'm a financial independence coach that use YNAB to unplug from the financial "matrix" and chart your own course towards a better financial future.

Rica Molet
Rica empowers minority independent travelers, aka “Rich Aunties & Uncles" master their finances with YNAB. Specializing in travel and travel hacking, her coaching empowers you to achieve financial freedom and fund your adventures. Are you ready to discover life's possibilities with Rica?
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Marin Laukka
Joyful Budgeting for female solopreneurs who want to ditch scarcity, get organized, and ENJOY cash flow. Marin applies her expertise in Positive Psychology to ensure you achieve personal and professional goals faster, spend money without guilt, and live with greater ease and freedom because you know you have it covered.

Jeff Merrell
You crave greater clarity, control, and confidence with your finances, and I know how to help you get there. Want proof? Check out the video testimonials on my website to hear about my impact on clients, and try out coaching for yourself – the first session is free (1 hr)!

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.