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YNAB Certified Coach Directory

YNAB Certified Coaches have completed an intensive training program and are able to coach you on all of the ins and outs of using YNAB along with additional steps to help get your finances on track.
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Marin Laukka

She/Her
Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States
Yes&, LLC | Joyful BudgetingTM
Remote
Meetings

I support individuals experiencing sudden wealth and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. Using psychology and practical tools, we build a values-based cash flow system you actually like using, so money stops feeling stressful or secret and starts supporting the life you want next.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Emily Meoz

She/Her/Hers
Portland, Oregon, United States
You Need A Family Budget Coach
Remote
Meetings

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!

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Jessica Nethers

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Start Smart Budget Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
College Grads
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Nick Kaylor

He/Him
McKinney, Texas, United States
Budget Better LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Jack Brady

Milford, New Hampshire, United States
Budget for Life
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Working with people with variable income in being self employed for over 30 years

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Beth Williams

Gainesville, Georgia, United States
New Hope Budget Counseling
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Amanda Brink

Orlando, Florida, United States
Mindful Money Studio
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Hal Prather

Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States
Your Profit Pro
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Noreen Keesey

She/Her
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Thresholds, LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Kacy Smith

San Diego, California, United States
Kacy Smith Corp.
Remote
Meetings

Kacy is a Money Coach, Expert YNAB Coach, and Profit First Professional with over 10 years of experience. She helps individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs improve their awareness and cash flow through daily money management, easy budgeting, and Profit First. Kacy focuses on helping six-figure families build the life they want!

Focus Areas
Couples
Retirees
Variable Income
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Laurie Dunne

She/Her
Portland, Oregon, United States
My Evolving Wealth
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Retirees
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Andrea Liebross

She/Her/Hers
Zionsville, Indiana, United States
Andrea Liebross Coaching, LLC
English
Remote
Meetings

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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Small Business Owners
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Monika Lund

she/her
San Diego, California, United States
North Star Financial Solutions, LLC
English, Hungarian
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Lindsey Hardegree

She/Her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Get Organized Y’all
Remote
Meetings

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.

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Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Michael Collison

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Your Fire Journey
Remote
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Retirees
Variable Income
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Marian Carroll

Morris County, New Jersey, United States
The Budget Workshop
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Trevor Vance

Marysville, Washington, United States
Intentional Budgets
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Kara Monroe

She/Her/Hers
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Monarch Strategies LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Dawn Koplitz

She/Her
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Sign of Money
English, ASL
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm excited to show everyone the positive changes YNAB can make in their life! Very few adults received any financial education. I can teach you financial terminology and how to manage your YNAB budget(s). You can achieve the feeling of, "I can do this!" surrounding your finances.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Ryan Wheeler

Yuba City, California, United States
Classified Fitness
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Small Business owner and busy father of 3. I prioritize health and wellness and want to see everyone improve their financial fitness. I currently work with 500+ small business owners who are also in the fitness industry. My goal is to help coach you towards your goals!

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Couples
Retirees
Small Business Owners
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Kerrie Saephanh

she/her
Oakland, California, United States
Mindful Budgets
Remote
Meetings

I provide values-focused YNAB coaching in order to help individuals and couples learn YNAB skills, build a budget that actually works for their real life, and to have fun doing it! Schedule a free, no-pressure call to chat and explore the fit. Transparent pricing included.

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Heather Emerick

She/Her
Vienna, Virginia, United States
DiploBudgets
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Elizabeth Snyder

She/Her
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Trail Financial Planning LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Corbin Walls

He/Him/His
Washington, DC
Walls Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help students, early-career professionals, and young couples build calm, confident money habits using the YNAB method. My coaching focuses on clear structure, accountability, and sustainable budgeting practices—without shame or judgment—so clients can reduce stress, gain control, and feel confident navigating financial transitions.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Diamond Towns

She/Her
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Diamond Wealth Group
Remote
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Kristine Du

she/her
Cranford, New Jersey, United States
Brightrise Coaching
Remote
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Chris Harcksen-Lucero

She/Her
Turlock, California, United States
Beyond the Number$
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Sarah Menini

Dallas, Texas, United States
Make Money. Spend Money.
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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!

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Valeria Gary

She/Her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Welcome Consulting Company
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I empower others to achieve their dreams through empathetic, research-backed coaching. Guiding healthcare professionals to thrive on a modest salary is my main specialty. Drawing from my expertise in behavior change coaching, I excel at coaching daily behaviors that pave the way to your financial goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Emelia Benitez

Waxahachie, Texas, United States
Emilian Services, LLC.
Spanish, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro

she/her
Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Clarity Compass Coaching
Remote
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Lauren Mitchell

She/Her/Hers
San Francisco, California, United States
Budget With Lauren
Remote
Meetings

Together we’ll build a budgeting system that fits your actual life, unpack the habits and patterns shaping your spending, and create a plan that feels sustainable instead of restrictive. Whether you’re brand new to YNAB or feeling stuck, I offer a judgment free space with structure and accountability.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Shabbar Kassam

London, UK
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Natalie Graham

She/Her
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Go From Broke
Remote
Meetings

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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Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Rachelle Swanson

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Purposeful Profit Pro
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Julie Dunscomb

Portland, Oregon, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Retirees
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Ori Green

She/Her
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Ori Green Bookkeeping
Remote
Meetings

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!

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Couples
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Trent Ladle

Stansbury Park, Utah, United States
Master Budget Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Jennifer Trumbore

She/Her
Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States
Jen Your Money Coach
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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!

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Couples
College Grads
Life Transitions
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Darío Martínez

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sal de la Olla
Spanish, English
Remote
Meetings

¿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!

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Jennifer "Jenna" Cropper

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Fairforest Financial
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Rachelle Siebke

She/Her
Illinois, United States
Rachelle Siebke, Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Emily Gowen

she/her
Vermont, USA
PDX Money Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Since 2015, I’ve coached 500+ people using YNAB to move from money stress to confidence. I understand the challenge of balancing enjoying life now with saving for the future. With empathy and practical tools, I’ll help you design a budget that reflects your values and supports the life you want.

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Eric Hout

Pennsylvania, United States
New Trajectories LLC
Remote
Meetings

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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Couples
Small Business Owners
Retirees
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Litsa DeJulio

she/her/hers
Connecticut, United States
LD Coaching LLC
Remote
Meetings

I help single adults manage their time, money and energy. Through my signature 1:1 coaching program, Cashflow Confidence, we build a flexible, values-based budget that supports your real life — not someone else’s. Together, we simplify your finances and make space for the life you actually want to live.

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Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Hayley Brown

she/her/hers
Athens, Georgia, USA
Hello Wealth
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Lissa Lumutenga

She/Her
Los Angeles, California, United States
Lissa Lumutenga
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Kim Fisher

Virginia, United States
Wealth Building with Kim
Remote
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Faisal Almutlaq

Saudi Arabia/Bahrain
Arabic, English
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Ready to take charge of your finances? As a YNAB coach and financial advisor, I'll empower you with the knowledge and tools to build a budget that supports your goals. Achieve lasting financial wellness and experience the freedom that comes with financial control.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Christine MacLaren

Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Breathe Again Budgets
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

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.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Life Transitions
College Grads

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