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Shari Evans

Shari Evans is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®), Military Qualified Financial Planner (MQFP®), and retired U.S. Army officer with 22 years of military leadership experience. She works with individuals, couples, service members, veterans, military families, federal employees, and private-sector professionals to help them make informed financial decisions with confidence and prepare for whatever comes next. Shari specializes in military transition, retirement planning, investment education, cash flow and budgeting, debt reduction, college planning, and building long-term financial capability. Her approach is educational, practical, and personalized because she believes lasting financial confidence comes from understanding not only what to do, but why it matters. As a nationally recognized speaker and financial educator, Shari has helped thousands of service members, veterans, military families, federal employees, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector professionals strengthen their financial confidence through engaging workshops, one-on-one counseling, and practical financial education. A veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, military spouse, and mom of two energetic daughters, Shari understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges that come with military life. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, transitioning from the military, planning for college, or pursuing another financial goal, she provides practical, personalized guidance to help you move forward with confidence

Firm Website
Budget Based Lifestyle

E-mail
shari@budgetbasedlifestyle.com

Credentials
AFC®, MQFO®

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