My interest in finance started as a Junior in high school while working as a bookkeeper for a gym in my hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia (GO BLACK KNIGHTS!). This work steered me towards studying finance in college at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. I began my career in personal finance while interning for a financial planning firm in Atlanta & my internship turned into a full-time position after graduation studying underneath 3 CFP® professionals.

 

I studied and learned the intricacies of personal financial planning to achieve one's short, intermediate, and long-term financial goals. An issue I consistently ran into however was not having the proper education or training on how to advise on student loan debt - nor did I have a good platform or process to properly service these clients.

 

I started my own practice - Financial Coach Meagan - in March of 2017 to specifically help people who are beginning their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix. I was the first person in Georgia to acquire the CSLP® designation (Certified Student Loan Professional). 

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7 Facts About Meagan

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1. I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit - Growing up, I was in the business of making & selling bracelets, dolls, brooms, purses, & my own artwork. I was a proud Girl Scout cookie supplier. I bartered my mom's hand-drawn napkins from my lunchbox for extra snacks in kindergarten. I mowed lawns every summer. I called nearly 25+ local businesses nearby to see if they'd hire a "very responsible and mature 14 year old with a signed work permit from school"... LOL. 

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2. I played shortstop & centerfield in softball growing up & all through high school.

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3. I don't swear.

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4. My boyfriend's name is Kelly & my phone auto-corrects his name to Jelly when texting. He is a business owner as well.

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5. My sister is my best friend. My brother could be my twin even though he's 5 years younger than me. 

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6. I really enjoy cooking. It's my "me" time after a long day and gives me a chance to experiment & be creative.

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7. I love what I do... If I won the lottery or had a chance to do it all again, I'd still be doing exactly THIS.  

 

Outside my practice, I also consult & create content for Student Loan Planner.