About Me

Hi! I'm John, and I'm thrilled to be your Financial Coach and the founder of Garnet Financials. My mission is to share with others what I have learned and continue to learn while on my own journey towards financial freedom. I believe in the idea of financial wellness and am passionate about teaching others how to achieve it.

My passion for financial wellness started in college, where I began developing my money management skills, and over time, I created my own spreadsheets to keep track of my finances and set clear financial goals for myself. Having a plan and a central location for my finances gave me a sense of security and helped me measure my progress towards achieving my goals, such as paying off my credit card debt, auto loan, and achieving an 800+ credit score.

After graduating from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in Business Management in 2017, I started working in banking, which further deepened my understanding of the financial world. As a personal banker, I enjoyed building relationships with clients, having genuine conversations with them, and providing useful advice regarding their finances. These interactions sparked my passion for becoming a financial coach, and I'm now excited to help others develop the money management skills needed to practice financial wellness.