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You’ve tried to figure out how to take control of your finances.

And you’re still stuck.

I’m here to help.

You've read the books.
Listened to the podcasts.
Asked your friends.

You’ve been on Google at midnight more times than you'd like to admit.

And every source gave you a different answer to the same question:

“How do I take control of my finances?”

Build an emergency fund.
Pay off debt first.

Or… “Just save as much as you can.”
As if that’s easy.

Every answer sounds right…
until you read the next one.


Now you’ve got five “right” answers — and no idea which one applies —to you.

So you’re left with the same question on repeat:

“Where do I start?”

That’s what all that research got you.

More information.
Less clarity.

Here's the problem — they don’t know you. They're writing for everyone.

Not for you. Your income. Your family. Your stage of life and circumstances are unique. You’re not “everyone”.

What you really need is personal guidance to unravel everything and come up with a plan that makes sense - for you and your life.

Welcome to a place where personalized guidance meets practical steps.

hi, i’m debbie, founder of quest financial coaching

After helping thousands of people manage their money over the past 20+ years, I’ve learned one thing: almost everyone is stressed about money. And they want to do something about it—they just don’t know what to do or how to do it.

They’re doing OK—paying their bills, with some money left over to spend—but underneath it all, they feel like they’re going nowhere. Because they’re focused on the wrong thing.

Getting rid of money stress isn’t about being “better at budgeting,” having more willpower, or cutting back on the things you love. It’s about having a different way to manage your money—one that’s simpler. Intuitive. Flexible. And actually meaningful. One that looks ahead and gets you excited, instead of looking back and making you feel like you’ve failed.

What you really need is a personalized plan for your money—so you can spend and save in a way that lets you do more of the things you love.

If that sounds like the relief you’ve been looking for, explore how to work with me below.

Practical wisdom, personalized strategy, and a proven process.

Years in finance — making money simple to understand and manage.

Clients’ lives transformed by a behavioral and practical approach to money.

Couples, singles, and solopreneurs finally achieving lasting results.

helping clients create lasting financial change

  • “We are less stressed and feel much more comfortable and confident."

    We were struggling with coming up with a system that was efficient and still allowed some freedom. We felt incredibly stuck and unsure how to even start. There was absolutely no judgment, and the system was incredibly easy to follow once set up.

    —Kaeli B.

  • “i really needed the accountability of a coach."

    Being self-employed with my income varying month to month, I really wanted a better idea of how much we needed to cover our expenses and save toward our goals.

    As an accountant, I could have done this on my own, but I really needed the accountability of a coach.I have a way better idea of where our money goes now, which gives me peace of mind. Having clarity was a great eye-opener. And now we have a plan in place, which we’re excited about.

    —Tom L.

how i’m different

  • My career in finance began in 1998 as a financial advisor at Smith Barney. I’ve managed the investment program for a billion dollar bank, and served as the financial plan manager for a high-end planning firm.

    While I loved the investment world, I fell in love even more with the human side — and helping people manage the money that fuels their daily lives, not just their investments.

    Throughout my career, I always knew I someday wanted my sole focus to become helping people with the financial choices that shape their daily lives.

    Quest is the realization of that dream — to take high-level financial expertise and bring it home to you.

  • Many people wonder if hiring a financial coach is a smart investment — or if it’s just throwing money at a problem. But they also realize they need the support, structure, and a system to finally feel in control of their finances.

    Unlike podcasts, books, or budgeting apps, 1:1 coaching is a highly personalized, deeply transformative experience that pays dividends for a lifetime.

    After decades of seeing people shut out of professional financial help because they didn't meet a corporate "minimum," I believe this level of guidance should be accessible. My goal is to provide the expert tools you need to create lasting change — at a price that makes sense for your life.

  • Traditional budgeting can be frustrating, because it usually doesn't last, and then people think the problem lies with them. But a system that relies on willpower, deprivation, and requires you to track every penny — is rarely sustainable. Much like a crash diet: eventually, you give in and eat all the cake.

    My approach is different. I use a flexible system designed to encompass your true cost of living — and how you actually live your life. Your money becomes easy to manage and fits your life instead of boxing you in.

    I have used this exact system to manage my own money for the last 20 years. When my clients tell me it has changed not only the way they will manage their money for a lifetime, but also has changed their life, I know it works.

  • You can have a color-coded spreadsheet that would make your CPA swoon, but if you don't understand the money psychology running in the background — and how it drives your behavior — you’ll keep repeating the same patterns.

    That’s why my practice integrates both the psychology and the practical side of money. You need both working together to not only get results, but to ensure they are lasting.

    Otherwise, it’s like playing the piano with one hand. You’re missing out on the full composition, and in the case of your finances, you’re only addressing half the picture — and getting half the results.

  • My financial coaching isn’t theory. It’s not centered around money manifestation or motivational affirmations, but on the practical steps we implement together that make a profound difference in how your money works in your life.

    Knowledge is only potential power; true power comes from applying what you learn to your own life. That’s why each session in my programs provides both insight and new concepts, followed by expert guidance and support on how to incorporate them into your own unique situation.

    Much like a pilot navigating a plane through turbulence, as you build new habits and implement changes, I am there to steer you through life’s challenges — so that you can finally create traction and see lasting results.

are you ready to finally take control of your finances?

There’s a reason you landed on this site. You’ve likely been thinking about getting your finances in order for a while. Maybe now is the time to move beyond thinking about it.

You’re smart and capable; you just need support, structure, and the right system to finally feel in control of your finances. I’d love to show you how simple that can actually be.

This is your invitation to take the first step. No strings, no pressure, no obligation. Just a conversation about where you’re stuck and how financial coaching might be able to help.

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