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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 139: Elder Abuse & End-of-Life

if you’re Childfree or aging solo, you might be more vulnerable to elder abuse if you don’t have a plan in place.

Episode 138: Planning for a Solo Life

Death isn’t optional. But having a plan? That part is up to you.

Episode 137: Inheriting Parent Care Responsibility

Explore what it’s like to be the one expected to step in when your wealthy parents age, pass, or hand over the keys to the family empire.

Episode 136: Parents Running Out of Money

Dig into the real-life challenges of supporting parents who may not have the means — or plan — for their long-term care.

Episode 135: Andy & Libbi Planning Session

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

Episode 134: Life Insurance Without Kids

Do Childfree individuals actually need life insurance? Here’s when it might make sense.