Chelsea Brennan, CFEI®
Contributor
With a background in hedge fund management and financial analysis, Chelsea Brennan is a personal finance expert dedicated to helping moms navigate their financial lives with confidence. She is the founder of Smart Money Mamas, a platform that empowers women to overcome emotional blocks, create healthy money habits, and model positive financial relationships for their families.
Before launching Smart Money Mamas, Chelsea managed over $1.3 billion in investments as a vice president at Bain Capital and an analyst at Goldman Sachs. Since transitioning to financial education, her work has been featured in outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Money Magazine, Scary Mommy, and The Penny Hoarder.
Chelsea is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®) and the creator of Mamas Talk Money, an annual summit that connects tens of thousands of women with leading financial experts. Through her courses, resources, and the Smart Money Mamas podcast, she continues to change how women engage with their finances.
Based in Connecticut, she enjoys time with her husband, their two sons, and their rescue dog, Franklin.
Education
- Bates College: BA in Mathematics and Economics, Minor in Philosophy
Media Mentions
Connect with Chelsea on LinkedIn to learn more or check out her latest articles on DollarSprout.
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