A little about me
Hi, I’m Holly!
I’m an Idaho farm girl who never imagined she’d end up in the world of finance. But life has a funny way of taking us places we never expected!
Today, I help everyday people make sense of their money, discover possibilities they may not have considered, and feel more confident about the decisions they make.
I believe financial guidance should be practical, personal, and easy to understand. No lectures. No judgment. And definitely no financial mumbo jumbo.
Deaf-owned. ASL-accessible. Everyone welcome.
MY STORY
From Farm Girl to Money Coach
If you’d told that Idaho farm girl she’d someday become a money coach, she probably would’ve laughed!
My journey into finance was anything but a straight line. Along the way, I discovered that understanding people is just as important as understanding money. And sometimes, the most unexpected paths lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.
Just a few snapshots from my Idaho roots. A lot has changed over the years, but those early lessons have stayed with me.
Where It All Began
Some of my favorite memories include naming newborn calves, driving the family tractor, and helping my dad bale hay. Farm life taught me to be resourceful, work hard, and make the most of what we had.
I had just turned 17 when I packed my bags and headed to Washington, D.C., to attend Gallaudet University. Talk about a change of scenery! I eventually earned my bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and History and my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, graduating summa cum laude.
From Understanding People to Understanding Money
For more than a decade, I worked as a clinical psychotherapist, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s toughest challenges. I eventually moved into a leadership role, supervising a team that served more than 150 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients in the Greater Seattle area.
But one issue kept showing up in my counseling sessions: Money stress. Arguments about spending, mounting debt, and couples earning good incomes but still struggling to get ahead. I began to realize that money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people, emotions, relationships, and everyday choices. That realization eventually changed the direction of my career.
I spent years helping people understand their emotions and relationships. Eventually, I realized that money was often part of the conversation, too.
Making Sure Everyone Has a Voice
Being Deaf has shaped much of who I am. As a native ASL user and mother of two hearing sons, Logan and Ty, I’ve always been passionate about strengthening connections between the Deaf and hearing worlds.
I served as the first president of the Washington Chapter of Kids of Deaf Adults (KODA) and was appointed by the Governor of Washington to the Board of Trustees for the Washington School for the Deaf, where I advocated for bilingual and bicultural education.
As a Deaf professional and native ASL user, I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when important information isn’t accessible. Financial education shouldn’t be another barrier. That’s why I’m passionate about making money conversations clear, welcoming, and accessible in ASL and English.
I hadn’t planned on a career in finance. But after seeing how many people in the Deaf community struggled to access financial guidance, I realized there was an opportunity to make a difference. What began as a concern about accessibility eventually became a whole new chapter in my life.
How TetonPines Financial Came to Life
After years of helping people work through the emotional side of money, I decided to tackle the financial side, too. I became a Ramsey Solutions Master Coach and began helping families improve cash flow, eliminate debt, and make better financial decisions. I have been in this business since 2012.
But I kept asking myself: What if families could make better use of the money they already earn? What if they could pay off debt faster, create more financial flexibility, and build wealth beyond traditional Wall Street investments?
Those questions led me to explore Infinite Banking and other financial strategies, eventually inspiring me to establish TetonPines Financial.
So, Why the Name TetonPines?
The name TetonPines goes back to a summer I spent working at Yellowstone National Park during college. I fell in love with the mountains, open skies, and wide-open spaces of the American West. Years later, those memories inspired my business name. To me, the mountains represent strength, stability, growth, and the freedom to choose your own path. Pretty fitting, don’t you think?
What This Means for You
Since 2012, I’ve been helping individuals and families make sense of their money and explore smarter financial possibilities. Today, I bring together my background in counseling, financial coaching, and wealth-building strategies to help people look at money differently.
Sometimes that means finding ways to pay off debt faster through Financial GPS. Other times, it’s exploring Infinite Banking to build wealth while maintaining access to money along the way.
Either way, we start with your goals, your questions, and what matters most to you. No lectures. No judgment. Just honest conversations and practical possibilities.
Holly
My approach
What Is It Like Working With Holly?
Money is personal. Your financial guidance should be, too.
Here’s something I’ve learned over the years: Two families can earn the same income and have completely different experiences with money. One feels comfortable, while the other wonders where it all went. Sound familiar? That’s why I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all financial advice. Everyone has a different story, different priorities, and different goals.
When we work together, we’ll look at what’s working, what’s frustrating, and what you might be able to change. No lectures. No judgment. No financial mumbo jumbo. Just honest conversations, practical guidance, and a little common sense to help you move forward with confidence.
Credentials
A Little Experience Behind the Conversation
I’ve spent years helping people work through life’s challenges, first as a mental health professional and now as a financial coach.
Along the way, I’ve continued learning, earning professional credentials, and expanding the strategies I can offer my clients.
My background includes:
- Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Gallaudet University
- Former Ramsey Solutions Master Coach
- Infinite Banking Certified Professional
- Licensed Insurance Producer · NPN #16796755
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Read My Financial Services Review FeatureEnough about me. What about you?
Now that you know a little about me, I’d love to learn about you. What’s working with your money? What’s keeping you up at night? And what would you love to change? You don’t need to have all the answers. That’s what our conversation is for.
Start with a free Personal Finance Snapshot so I can get to know your financial picture before we chat.
