Melissa is a financial literacy professional who is passionate about educating individuals and business owners about the power of smart money management. She has used her undergraduate degree in finance and her MBA in marketing to establish a comprehensive financial planning firm serving clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding area. During her 13 years in the financial services industry, Melissa has taught thousands of clients how to create and sustain financial freedom through better understanding what their money has the potential to do for them. In addition to working with clients, Melissa contributes financial literacy and money management articles for several publications across the web.