After 15 years managing budgets in the government sector, I became a financial coach because I saw too many people struggling with their money. Now I help individuals and couples nearing or navigating retirement build money systems that remove uncertainty—focusing on intentional spending rather than endless restriction. Over my 15-year accounting career, I managed budgets, served as a fractional CFO, and wrote and managed grants. This experience taught me to translate financial complexity for different audiences. Whether explaining budget implications to executives or breaking down grant requirements for program staff, I learned that the same numbers can be presented dozens of ways depending on who needs to understand them. I bring that adaptability to my coaching practice today. I al...