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Money decisions shouldn't feel like guesswork.
Financial planning isn't just about squeezing out the highest possible return — it's about using your money to build the life you actually want, with security and peace of mind along the way. I'm a candidate CFP® (board exam passed, currently completing my training towards certification), and I'm offering free, no-strings-attached financial education to anyone who wants it.
Full transparency is what's in it for me: these conversations count toward the required training hours for my CFP® certification. So it's a genuine win-win — you get free, pressure-free education, and I get real-world practice toward becoming a certified financial planner.
I can't give you personalized advice — but I can help untangle the concepts that feel confusing, intimidating, or just never got explained to you in the first place.
This is for you if you're:
Just starting out and want a solid foundation before you dive in
Already working with a certified CFP® and want to walk in with the basics covered, so your sessions (and their fees) go further
Making your own financial decisions and want someone to help solidify your understanding
No question is too basic, and nothing here is a sales pitch. Sign up for a free chat, or send me your questions ahead of time and I'll come prepared.
Here are some common questions:
Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA — what's actually the difference?
An uncommon tax situation that's got you stumped
The different paths to planning for retirement
What a 401(k) match means and how much to contribute
Whether an HSA is worth using, and how it works
What separates a financial advisor from a CFP® (and everything in between)
What "diversification" actually means, in plain English
How compound interest really works over time
What affects your credit score
Budgeting frameworks like the 50/30/20 rule
How life insurance works and which type fits your situation
Debt payoff strategies: avalanche vs. snowball
Estate planning basics — wills, trusts, and the difference