About me

Hi, I’m Geli.

    I used to turn wrenches on military aircraft, lead Marines, and test high-performance avionics in the aerospace and manufacturing world. These days, I help military families take control of their money while juggling life being a military spouse and father of three.

    I volunteer as a Caseworker and Budget for Baby Lead with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Which means, I help military families build confidence to take control of their finances. It isn't just numbers, its about survival, peace of mind, and financial stability.

From Maintenance to Budgets

    Before hosting budgeting workshops and counseling military families through financial struggles, I spent over a decade maintaining and repairing complex mechanical systems:

  • In the Marines, I was a Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, maintaining and repairing Harrier Engines. 

  • At SpaceX (yes the rocket company), I tested avionics through a series of environmental testing, including thermal and vibration tests.

  • At Air Products, I was a Turbomachinery Technician, inspecting and repairing high-performance rotating equipment.

    Why does this matters? Honestly, it doesn't, it's just my back story. This is more so you can understand that I was part of the working class, I understand what it means to live paycheck to paycheck, and I know what it means to want something more secure for your family.

Accredited Financial Counselor® Candidate

    Now-a-days I focus on financial education. I'm currently working toward becoming an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) and spend my time coaching families on things like:

  • Creating an accurate, realistic budget

  • Planning for baby expenses

  • Using the financial resources at their disposal

  • Creating and using emergency funds 

  • Understanding and managing debt 

    This blog is partly a way for me to fill my experience hours, but more than that, it’s something I hope grows into a community. A place where like-minded people can connect, support each other, and grow together in personal finance.

What You’ll Find Here

Let's start with what you won't find in this blog:

  • Get rich quick schemes
What you might find:

  • Personalized takes on what Financial Freedom is

  • Budgets and how to utilize them effectively

  • Steps to take control of your financial future

  • Strategies for managing and reducing debt

    This blog is here to help families, military or not, to get on track with their finances and feel supported along the way.

Credentials, If You Care:

  • Bachelor of Science in Technical Management – Accounting Concentration

  • Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) – In Progress

  • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Level 3 Caseworker

  •  United States Marine Corps Veteran

What this is Really About

    I'm here to help with YOUR journey to financial freedom. I'm not here to impress you with anything fancy, just to help you through the ups and downs that come with money management. 

    I know what it's like to want financial stability, financial peace, and not stress over finances.

    If you're ready to stop stressing about your finances and build a stable financial future, you're in the right place. I’ll be sharing simple, honest tips and tools to help you along the way.

    So stay tuned for new blogs, helpful resources, and talk about finances that actually makes sense.

Geli

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