Malcolm Hughes
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money I always communicate my financial needs alongside my emotional requirements, and I’m unafraid to seek assistance when necessary. Each month, I set aside funds for mutual aid projects within my community and to helping other LGBTQ+ individuals in achieving their transition goals. Outside of work, my passions include […]
Jazmynn Kite
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money I’m on a journey to revolutionize the way we perceive and use money. I truly believe that starts with self – something I refer to as a personal money makeover, reshaping how I view and handle finances. And just like any trip, it’s always smart to have multiple […]
Mary-Beth Demers
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money By mindfully and consistently donating to organizations I am passionate about or whose research and assistance has impacted someone close to me. Outside of work, my passions include Volunteering at animal rescue organizations is a passion of mine. I also love traveling and exploring new places, with a […]
Lalaine Collantes
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money I put money aside to help out a variety of charities. Some of my favorites are Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and St. Jude. I also try to help struggling family members and friends where I can. I really enjoy working with Abacus clients. I try my best to make […]
David Rey
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money I learned early on to structure a financial plan and live below my means so I could stretch every dollar to maximize a surf or climbing trip. While my goals have slightly changed, that mindset has evolved with my career and life; because life happens. This approach gives […]
Brenda Chatman, FPQP™
How I’m expanding what’s possible with money I set money aside each month to support charities and events focusing on environmental conservation and social justice initiatives. Every year I review my charitable giving to find ways to contribute additional time or money. Outside of work, my passions include I love spending time outdoors and am […]
Chrysantha Cosby
My Story “You are my love, my life, and my everything.” My parents told me this every night before bed for as long as I can remember. In Tagalog, my mom would say, “Isusuko na naming ang lahat, kahit na kailangan naming gumapang para ibigay sa iyo.” We will give up everything, even if we […]
Melissa Hertz
My Story I stood atop the podium: first place All-Around! For years, gymnastics was my home away from home. I practiced four hours a day, six days a week. Bars, beam, floor, vault. My life revolved around balancing on a 4-inch piece of wood. My parents thought gymnastics was a waste of time but for […]
Kelly Acheson, FPQP™
The reason I got into this profession From the time I was a child, I dreamed of becoming an ambulance driver.
Zivia Beniflah, FPQP™
The reason I got into this profession: As a wife and a mother of five children, my primary role for many years was that of nurturer, caretaker, mom. A few years ago I reached the point in my life where I felt it was necessary to add “provider” to my list of roles.
Joann Gardsbane
My Story Several years ago, when my husband and I divorced, I had to start managing the family finances. I still remember rifling through the stacks of bills, bank statements, savings bonds and loan documents in our home office, and feeling the weight of my situation sink in. Rather than neatly filed papers and well-organized […]
