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Fiona Waller

MSW, LCSW, CFP®

Childfree Wealth Specialist®

Fiona is a cohost of the Childfree Life by Design podcast and brings a grounded yet imaginative approach to life design and planning.

Her fascination with money began at age 7, inspired by her Barbie "Shop With Me" Cash Register and a toy piggy bank for hoarding spare change. Growing up in a family that valued financial literacy, she developed a positive relationship with money early on. In college, she discovered the FIRE movement and financial minimalism, which motivated her to save diligently and pursue financial independence.

She joined Childfree Wealth® as part of a big career change. After earning a degree in chemistry, she realized her true calling was helping people. She earned a master's in social work from Washington University and later ran her own private therapy practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Today, she blends her therapy expertise with my passion for personal finance as a paraplanner and Childfree Wealth Specialist®.

When she's not working, Fiona is probably at the gym enjoying science-based bodybuilding, rewatching The Office, and practicing minimalism (sometimes convincing my husband to declutter alongside me).

Episode 19: Anna & Grant Planning Session #2

Episode 19: Anna & Grant Planning Session

A behind-the-scenes look at a real financial planning session with Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®.

Episode 18: Exploring the Differences Between Financial Independence and Retirement

Instead of pursuing retirement, we can pursue FILE (Financial Independence, Live Early) as an alternative. We’ll delve into what financial independence (FI) means and how you can achieve it even before the typical retirement age of 65.

Episode 17: Anna & Grant Planning Series #1

Episode 17: Anna & Grant Planning Session

A behind-the-scenes look at a real financial planning session with Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®.

Episode 16: Unlearning the Standard Life Plan

Special guest Katy Seppi discusses the societal pressure to follow the Standard LifeScript: college, marriage, home ownership, kids, and more.