Headshot photo of Ashley Rittershaus, Volunteer Financial Mentor @ 3rd Decade

Volunteer Financial Mentor

Ashley Rittershaus

CFP®
Passionate About...
Budgeting Retirement Plans Taxes

I’m a financial planner who is passionate about helping people feel less stressed and more confident managing their money. I believe everyone deserves to feel financially secure and that money is a tool to live the life you want. Although talking about money is my idea of fun, outside of work I also enjoy crafting, going to Broadway musicals, playing board games/puzzles/escape rooms, traveling, and hanging out with friends/family/my cats.

Get to Know Ashley

What is a social cause you feel passionately about, and why is it meaningful to you? I feel passionately about financial literacy. It is so important, but it's difficult for people to learn because it isn't common sense, it's not taught in schools, and talking about money is taboo. Money is one of the top stressors for so many people and I believe everyone deserves to feel financially secure.
Do you have any pets? Two cats: Bonnie and Clyde, who were found in a wall before I adopted them. They are polydactyl (they have thumbs!) and are scared of strangers. Bonnie enjoys walking outside on her harness (as long as other people aren't around), Clyde enjoys playing fetch (although he doesn't always remember to bring back what he's supposed to be fetching), and they both enjoy cat grass and snuggles.
What is something unique you'd like us to know about you? I took the H&R Block Income Tax Course and worked as a tax preparer part-time for a few years for fun.