Mark Raffa

By Alexandra Koury / January 23, 2025

Why The College Funding Coach? As a father who has successfully put all four of my kids through college (both public and private), I have a thorough understanding of the…

Matthew Mabbitt

By Alexandra Koury / October 22, 2024

Background: Matt has over twenty years of face-to-face sales experience with individuals, families, business-to-business, and group selling. Fifteen of those years have brought him experience in the financial services industry as…

Shane Minks

By Alexandra Koury / October 10, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? When I was young, I aspired to play sports at the collegiate level. I was blessed with an opportunity to play baseball at Texas A&M…

Jessica Ciccarelli, CLU®, ChFC®

By Alexandra Koury / October 1, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? Jessica’s unwavering commitment to helping clients protect their income and save for the future stems from a deeply personal experience. Having faced the loss of…

Dung Vu, CFBS

By Pat Pacious / September 25, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? Dung comes from a refugee family and a humble background. She was only 9 when her father passed away unexpectedly. As the second eldest, her…

Drew Thorsten

By Pat Pacious / September 23, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? As a parent of four children, I can see now that my mother gave me an amazing gift: a debt-free college degree. With the rising…

Rawlings Cumbea

By Pat Pacious / September 23, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? I chose to partner with the College Funding Coach because of its impact on each family I work with. Through personal experience, I understand the…

Charlotte Fox, CFP®

By Alexandra Koury / September 10, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? Raised by an English teacher, education has always been a top priority for me and my five siblings. I believe that financial literacy is the…

Caroline Morris, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

By Alexandra Koury / June 27, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? Prior to joining the financial planning industry, Carrie was the Vice President of one of the DC area’s premiere SAT prep companies, where she taught…

Kareen Blake

By Pat Pacious / March 22, 2024

Why The College Funding Coach? I became a member of The College Funding Coach because I am passionate about helping parents develop a roadmap for saving for college without jeopardizing…