Finance Executive · Educator · Advocate
Melissa
Powel
Making finance feel human. From the boardroom at money.com to financial literacy workshops in Puerto Rico — I believe everyone deserves to feel confident about their financial future.
31M+
Annual readers at money.com
About Melissa
Finance should work for everyone.
As Chief Experience Officer at Money Group, I lead the teams behind money.com — one of the most trusted financial media brands in the country. But my passion for financial empowerment doesn't stop at the office door.
Beyond my executive role, I am deeply committed to financial education and personal financial planning. I regularly lead financial planning workshops, volunteer as a financial coach with Savvy Ladies, and work with individuals seeking practical guidance on budgeting, retirement planning, investing, and wealth-building strategies.
"My personal and professional mission is to empower people to take control of their finances."
300+
Entrepreneurs trained in Design Sprint
25
Award-winning team members led
6 Years
As CXO at Money Group
50+
Years of money.com publishing excellence
Areas of Expertise
Where I can help.
Personal Financial Planning
Holistic strategies for building long-term financial security — from retirement planning and investment analysis to budgeting frameworks that actually stick.
Learn moreReal Estate Investing
Practical guidance on building wealth through real estate, with a focus on making smart, informed decisions that align with your broader financial picture.
Learn moreFinancial Workshops & Education
Engaging, accessible workshops for individuals, companies, and communities — designed to demystify finance and build lasting confidence.
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"Financial freedom is about more than money — it's about living fully."
Community & Heart
Beyond the balance sheet.
I live full-time in Puerto Rico, where I learned to kitesurf and run on the beach. I volunteer as an equine therapist for children with special needs — work that reminds me every week why human connection is at the heart of everything.
I'm also a financial coach for SavvyLadies, a non-profit providing financial literacy to women in need. Because financial empowerment isn't a privilege — it's a right.
Let's build something meaningful together.
Whether you're looking to collaborate, book a workshop, or simply connect — I'd love to hear from you.