Meet Our Coaches

Why The College Funding Coach?

I have always believed that access to education and financial knowledge should not be determined by someone’s background. Families deserve the opportunity to understand their options and make informed decisions about their future.

Throughout my career, I have enjoyed taking complex financial information and making it easier for people to understand and apply to their own lives. College planning is one of those major life events where having the right information can make an enormous difference.

The College Funding Coach® gives me the opportunity to combine my passion for financial education with my desire to help families navigate important decisions with greater clarity and confidence. My goal is to help parents understand the options available to them so they can make thoughtful decisions about college while keeping their broader financial goals in mind.

Area of Focus for Delivering LKS Workshops

High schools, churches, and community organizations throughout Northeast Indiana.

A Little More About Ashley

Background

Ashley began her career in financial services with Lincoln Financial Group in 2015, initially working with annuity processing before transitioning into retirement planning. She remained with Lincoln through 2024, developing nearly a decade of experience within the financial services industry.

In October 2024, Ashley began her career as a financial advisor, allowing her to work more directly with individuals and families as they navigate important financial decisions. Her approach is grounded in education, communication, and helping people understand their options so they can make decisions with confidence.

Professional Accomplishments

• Nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry
• Experience in annuities and retirement planning
• Transitioned into her career as a financial advisor in 2024
• Earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Community Involvement

Ashley is an active member of her church along with her husband and children. Her commitment to faith, family, and helping others plays an important role in both her personal and professional life.

When She’s Not Working

Ashley and her husband, Jeramy, are both small business owners and understand firsthand the balancing act of building businesses, raising a family, and helping others become the best versions of themselves. Both grew up in a small town where hard work, faith, and helping others were important values, and they continue to bring those principles into their family and businesses today.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys a delicious cup of coffee and a great book, especially from her porch on a crisp fall day. She loves attending her children’s sporting events and spending time together as a family, including settling in on the couch for a good movie.

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Ashley Johnson is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1600, Indianapolis, IN 46240, (317) 469-9999. Local firms are sales offices of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001 and are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

Licensing:
Life & Health: Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Florida
Securities: Illinois, Indiana and Ohio

FINRA BrokerCheck Profile:
https://brokercheck.finra.org/

The College Funding Coach® is not affiliated with MML Investors Services, LLC or Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual).