Ledgeview Financial Coaching exists to shine a light on the personal finance topics people tend to skip past — real budgeting, what debt actually costs you, and retirement projections that turn saving into an actual plan.
I learned most of this the hard way, making the same mistakes with money that most people make, long before I ever coached anyone else through them. After years of research and hands-on practice, I found a real passion for helping people put a plan together and feel confident that, if they do the work, they’ll get to the finish line — financially.
Eight rules, blending the Financial Order of Operations with the debt snowball — built around the one debt that stresses you out most, not just the math. You keep a working spreadsheet system long after coaching ends.
“David helped me review my budget when considering a job offer. He was meticulous and thorough, bringing up discussion points on items I hadn’t thought of. Without his help, I would have not asked for additional salary on my new role.”
“All I had was a 401k that I started far later than I should have and the fear I’d never be able to retire. David offered to take a look. Within a few hours he had sent me a detailed spreadsheet with access to adjust as needed. It was very easy to use and he walked me through everything. He genuinely cares and wants to help. I walked away learning I would be able to retire and have something left over. Thank you David.”
“I went into this process feeling pretty embarrassed and overwhelmed. Finances and numbers have never been my strong suit, and when I don’t understand something, my brain tends to just shut down. I also carried some embarrassment about the things I didn’t know or hadn’t planned for. From the very beginning, he made me feel completely comfortable. He was incredibly patient, personable, and never made me feel judged for what I didn’t know. He took the time to explain things in a way that actually made sense to me and created an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions—even the ones I might have otherwise been embarrassed to ask. What I appreciated most was that it never felt intimidating or overwhelming. He provided great information, broke things down into manageable pieces, and helped me feel more confident about understanding my finances and moving forward. I walked away feeling informed, supported, and much less intimidated by something that had always felt overwhelming to me. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for financial guidance, especially if finances are an area that makes you feel anxious or unsure.”
“David’s expertise was invaluable as we prepared for the complex task of planning the future division of our estate. He developed a sophisticated yet remarkably user-friendly Excel tool that allowed us to model changes in estate values, account for varying rates of growth, evaluate different scenarios, and easily adjust for changes in income or other circumstances. The clarity and flexibility of this tool gave us tremendous confidence in our planning and helped us better understand how today’s financial decisions could impact our future. David’s exceptional command of numbers, financial concepts and long-term planning is truly impressive, and we highly value the expertise he brought to our estate planning process.”
Note — Heading Check involves a 90-minute live working session with a detailed analysis/plan within 48 hours of the session that's yours to keep.
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Wisconsin-based. Excel-built systems you keep. Calm, structured, and direct — not motivational fluff.