Meet
Zachary
Our Mentors are the real humans who are available to answer your personal finance queries and quandaries. We know that money is personal and finding the right person to talk to can be daunting. So let's get to know Zachary Ryan.
“Money is a great servant, but a bad master.”
Quick Bio
I’m Zack Ryan, a 34 year old living in St. Augustine, FL. Growing up with a single mom and four siblings, we were poor, often dealing with housing and food insecurity. These experiences taught me how destabilizing bad finances can be. After finding my footing in my 20s, I swore I would never go back. I mastered saving, investing, and planning. Today, my wife and I are parents and homeowners with secure retirements. Now that I’ve passed my AFC® exam, I’m excited to earn experience hours coaching others to take control of their money and build a vision for their future.
Approach
I believe that while educating clients is important, it’s far more important to listen to their values around finances, and to tailor coaching to fit each person’s unique wants and money psychology. A good coach will not just educate, they will empower clients to take sovereignty over their money!
FUN FACT
I’m a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu.
