Meet the Minds Behind Your Financial Growth

Our team brings decades of combined experience in financial psychology, behavioral economics, and practical money management to help you build sustainable habits.

Our Expert Team

Every member of our team has walked the path from financial uncertainty to financial confidence. We understand the psychological barriers that make money management challenging because we've faced them ourselves. Our diverse backgrounds in finance, psychology, and behavioral science create a unique perspective on building lasting financial habits.

Keisha Valdez

Senior Financial Strategist

Keisha spent her early twenties drowning in credit card debt while earning a decent salary. That wake-up call led her to study the psychology behind spending decisions. With fifteen years of experience helping people restructure their relationship with money, she specializes in breaking down complex financial concepts into actionable daily practices. Her approach focuses on understanding the emotional triggers that drive financial choices rather than simply providing generic budgeting advice.

Debt Management Spending Psychology Budget Planning Financial Recovery

Crispin Holbrook

Behavioral Economics Specialist

After watching his parents lose their retirement savings during the 2008 crisis, Crispin dedicated his career to understanding why smart people make poor financial decisions. His research at three major Australian universities revealed patterns in how our brains process financial risk and reward. He translates complex behavioral economics research into practical strategies that help people overcome cognitive biases. His work has influenced financial education programs across multiple institutions.

Cognitive Biases Risk Assessment Investment Psychology Decision Making

What Drives Our Mission

Financial education shouldn't feel like sitting through a lecture about compound interest. We believe in meeting people where they are, acknowledging that money decisions are deeply personal and often emotional. Our approach combines evidence-based strategies with practical tools that fit into real life.

Psychology First

We address the mental and emotional aspects of money management before diving into spreadsheets and calculations.

Evidence Based

Our methods are grounded in behavioral economics research and tested through real-world application with diverse clients.

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Balanced Approach

We help you build financial stability without sacrificing the things that bring meaning and joy to your life.

Building Financial Confidence Through Understanding

Most financial advice assumes everyone thinks about money the same way. But we know better. Some people are natural savers who struggle with investing for growth. Others excel at earning but can't seem to hold onto what they make. Some are paralyzed by too many choices, while others make impulsive decisions they later regret.

Our programs starting in September 2025 will address these individual differences. We're not here to judge your past financial decisions or promise overnight transformations. Instead, we focus on building sustainable systems that work with your personality, not against it.

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