I’m Lisa Whitley.

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)

After a long career in international development, I began a new chapter in 2019 providing one-on-one personal finance guidance. Since then, I have had conversations every day with people across a range of financial circumstances, guiding them to identify and achieve financial wellness.

I publish articles frequently on a wide variety of personal finance topics on platforms such as Women Who Money and Find More Balance. Federal employee audiences (and others!) can find me on GovExec, FEDweek and FedSmith.

I have also been quoted in the media at US News & World Report, CBS News MoneyWatch and The Penny Hoarder. You can also find me at my own MoneyByLisa blog and Medium.

I have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and Master’s degrees in both finance and economics. I am located in Washington, DC. I invite you to follow me on LinkedIn and Facebook.