Certified Financial Coaching Expert

Trusted Guidance, Proven Results

Keri L. Ryan, CFEI®

Certified Financial Education Instructor®

When I’m not talking about money and financial wellness, you’ll usually find me with a good book, spending time outdoors, planning my next trip, or enjoying life with my two sons and my three dogs.

I love learning, exploring new places, and spending time in nature. Those things keep me grounded and remind me that financial wellness isn’t really about numbers alone. It’s about creating the freedom, security, and choices that allow us to enjoy the people and experiences that matter most.

Credentials

Certified Financial Education Instructor

2026

Completed the certification program to teach financial literacy.

Certified Goal Success Coach

2024

A Certified Goal Success Coach I help bridge the gap between ambition and reality. Using proven, data-backed frameworks, I provide actionable mapping, skill development, and unwavering accountability to help you crush milestones.

Certified Life Coach

2023

As a certified life coach, I empower individuals to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Through structured guidance, accountability, and actionable strategies, I help you unlock your full potential and achieve meaningful goals.

Certified Public Accountant

2016-2017 (no longer active)

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) my role was as a financial expert to handle tax preparation, audit records, and guide financial planning. My license is not currently active.

Magna Cum Laude Graduate of MTSU College of Business

2009

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, magna cum laude, business school graduate with high academic distinction. Prepared with advanced skills in financial analysis, auditing, taxation, and corporate reporting to drive accuracy and strategic financial solutions.

Guiding Adults Toward Financial Confidence

Empowering Tennessee's Working Adults

Financial Wellness Today exists to give working adults the knowledge and confidence needed to master their money, reduce worry, and build security for their future. The driving force behind this mission comes from witnessing the toll that financial stress and senior poverty can take on individuals and families across Tennessee. As a Certified Financial Education Instructor, former CPA, Certified Life Coach, and Certified Goal Success Coach, I bring a rare blend of technical financial expertise and real-world coaching skill to every interaction. Each client receives patient, judgment-free guidance rooted in years of professional training and practical experience with money challenges just like yours. My goal is always to translate complex topics into simple, accessible steps that create lasting change. Whether you are striving to break free from debt, build a budget you can trust, or plan for a secure retirement, you will find a coaching environment here that understands the realities facing Middle Tennessee's adults, and is committed to supporting your unique financial journey.