Meet the financial experts, certified planners, and industry professionals who write and review FundingPoint content.
Editor-in-Chief
18 years in financial media
Amanda oversees all editorial content at FundingPoint. Previously senior editor at Investopedia and managing editor at The Motley Fool.
Senior Financial Writer
12+ years personal finance journalism
Former senior writer at NerdWallet and Bankrate. Sarah's work has been cited by The New York Times, CNBC, and MarketWatch.
Lending & Debt Analyst
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
CFP with 10 years in the lending industry. Previously a senior loan officer at Wells Fargo, processing 2,000+ applications.
Business Finance Editor
MBA, Wharton School
Former senior editor at Inc. Magazine and financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. Founded and sold an education startup.
Mortgage & Real Estate Writer
Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS)
Licensed NMLS loan originator who helped 500+ families finance homes at Rocket Mortgage. First-time homebuyer in 2019.
Savings & Budgeting Writer
9 years as financial coach
Coached 300+ families on personal finance. Paid off $62,000 in personal debt, which inspired her financial coaching career.
Auto & Consumer Lending Writer
Former Experian Automotive analyst
Published in Forbes, Money, and The Wall Street Journal. Analyzed millions of auto loan transactions at Experian.
Government Benefits Writer
7 years social services caseworker
Processed 3,000+ benefit applications as Maryland DSS caseworker. Expert in helping families navigate government programs.
Consumer Advocacy Writer
HUD certified housing counselor
Former CFPB community outreach coordinator. Helped 400+ families access emergency resources through nonprofit work.
Insurance & Benefits Writer
Former health insurance broker
Spent six years as a licensed health insurance broker guiding families through open enrollment. Sarah turns deductibles, HSAs, and fine print into decisions you can act on.
Insurance & Consumer Protection Writer
Former property & casualty agent
Nearly a decade as a property and casualty agent before switching to the customer's side. Rachel writes about insurance and consumer protection from your corner.
Investing & Retirement Writer
CFA charterholder
CFA charterholder and former portfolio analyst. Michael writes about index funds and retirement for people who think investing is a club they were never invited to join.
Tax & Retirement Planning Writer
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
A CPA who started at H&R Block and has spent ten years in tax education. David makes brackets, deductions, and retirement accounts feel like a solvable puzzle.
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