Melissa Horton

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional who is passionate about educating individuals, families and entrepreneurs about the power of smart money management and the importance of financial literacy. She has used her undergraduate degree in finance and her master's in marketing to establish and co-own a comprehensive financial planning firm in Washington, D.C. During her decade in the financial services and planning industry, Melissa has taught thousands of clients how to create and sustain financial health through better understanding what their money has the potential to do for them. In addition to working with clients, Melissa contributes content for a number of online and print resources focused on financial education, business ethics, jobs and salary, IRAs, and personal finance.