About Me

​Through roles in prestigious financial education organizations and home management training, I've gained invaluable insights throughout my marriage and extensive career as a personal finance educator. ​What do the acronyms in my title mean? 

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• M.Ed. - Master of Education degree

• ​AFC® - A financial counselor certified to provide comprehensive guidance on personal finance matters, including budgeting, debt management, and financial goal setting, emphasizing a commitment to ethical standards and client-centered financial counseling. ​

• Fair Play Certified® - A certification designed to help couples create a more equitable and collaborative partnership by rebalancing domestic responsibilities and mental load. 

• ​CPFFE® - A professional credential designed to establish the credibility and competence necessary to teach personal finance content

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I have been married since 2002. My wife is an executive in the financial industry, and we have three children together.

I have spent my career improving lives through personal finance education, and I founded Modern Husbands to continue doing so through couples. ​I spent 15 years as a personal finance and economics educator:

• National Educator Recipient, Milken Foundation, and Ohio Department of Education

• Former Working Group Member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability

• CNN Money Hero

• Former National Teacher Advisory Chair, Council for Economic Education

​My additional financial education experiences include:

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Office of Financial Education, Visiting Scholar

• Next Gen Personal Finance, Senior Level Position (Education and Government Affairs)

• University of Pennsylvania Wharton School KWHS program, Education Consultant

• George Washington University GFLEC, Education Consultant

I’ve learned much through my educational and credentialing experiences and more through my personal journey. 

We moved twice during the pandemic to support her career. My wife and I had big jobs and have taken turns as the breadwinner. We understand the financial and home management challenges dual-career couples face in the twists and turns of the modern world. 

What I have learned that clients will find most valuable is my deep empathy for the challenges folks face, the passion to help empower you to improve your lives, and the humility to understand life through the lens of others. 

I would be honored to be a partner in your journey to improve your financial or home management efficiencies so you can make the most of your time with your family and friends.​