YNAB Certified Coach Directory
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Dermott Smith
My training as a social worker provides me with tools to approach financial conversations with empathy, curiosity, patience, and a deeper understanding of the emotional experiences that often accompany money and debt. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental budget coaching to help people build sustainable financial habits, increase clarity, and reduce overwhelm.

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…

Whitney Farmer
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.

Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro
I help people get honest with their money. Couples who avoid the conversation, professionals who earn well and feel uneasy anyway, new graduates learning the system before bad habits set. The work is agency: what you have, what it is for, whose decisions these are. I help you author it.

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.

Marian Carroll
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.

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.

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.
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Candida Stamp
I help small business owners use the YNAB method to confidently manage their money and make spending decisions based on their personal and business vision. My ideal clients are service-based and craft business owners who want to live off their business income. I also provide bookkeeping services using QuickBooks Online.

Kara Monroe
Financial wellness is a lifelong journey and I hope to be your partner in that journey. Using YNAB as a tool, we'll alleviate money anxiety, develop financial habits, and get on a path to a life filled with joy.

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.

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!

Yordano Lopez
Growing up as a first-generation immigrant, I watched my family struggle without a financial roadmap. That stayed with me. When my son was born, I needed money to work in real life, not just in theory. YNAB gave me a framework to take control and stop wondering where it went.

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.

Katharine Williams
I can work with you to transform your financial situation: in your personal finances, your small business, or both.

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.

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.

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!)

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.

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.
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Matt Renwick
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.

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.

Kim Fisher
Have you tried budgeting before but still feel behind financially? I help women set up YNAB in a simple, realistic way that fits real life. Together, we'll reduce the overwhelm, clarify your priorities, and create a spending plan that helps you feel calmer and more confident with money.

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)!

Wave Melen
I am your sparkly best friend here for your Epic Adventure of money mastery. I help curious and values-driven folx stop the money spiral, get organized, and build self-trust. 7+ years of coaching with zero shame and maximum heart. No judgement. No boring lectures. Let's create your best freakin' life!

Ellen Oliver
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.

Katie Woolums
I love dark chocolate, grueling hikes, and helping people get excited about finances. You know your relationship with money could be better - gotta nix some debt, financially prepare for life, or make a spending plan that both aligns with your values and fits your actual paycheck. I can help.

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.

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! =)

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.
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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.

Boris Steiner
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.

Nathaniel (Nate) Beam
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.
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.

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.

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.

Heather Emerick
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!

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.

Chelsea Alventosa
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!

Jessica Nethers
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.

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.

Carey Northington
Carey & Andrea are a husband-and-wife team who’ve helped 100+ individuals and couples succeed with budgeting. They have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and practical approach. Whether you’re new to budgeting, stuck, or want to maximize YNAB, we can help. Read client stories: https://onemaster.org/stories

Emily Rhodes
As a coach, I'm here to support you in getting good at money. We’ll explore what success looks like for you and take each step together to get you there. My focus is helping build confidence in your ability to align spending with the life you want to live.

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

Shannon Wilkinson
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.

Michele Jones
Michele Jones is a Financial Coach, Daily Money Manager and Small Business Bookkeeper. 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.

Jen Fuhler
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.

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!

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.
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