Meet Melanie:

Resiliency and determination…...nothing will motivate me more than when someone tells me I can’t do something. Challenge accepted my friend. At 20, I was a young mother balancing a baby on my hip with textbooks and sports gear. My days were filled with the hustle of changing diapers, writing papers, and playing for my university’s softball team. I knew then that I wanted to ensure my own future and that of my daughter. That meant that I needed to work hard to be financially independent regardless of who came in and out of our lives.

Luckily my dad taught me over the years how to manage my finances and how to invest in the stock market. When I got my first job out of college, I immediately invested in the company stock program to begin saving for retirement.

I soon found myself working in the corporate world in client services and operations where I was able to learn and grow. For 18 years I was dedicated to my work and my family. Now married and a mother of three girls, I wanted to continue to be a good example as a businesswoman and mother. But something was still missing.

the next chapter

After two decades in corporate management, I found myself at a crossroads. Female friends often sought my advice on finance, and I was inspired by the empowerment I provided. I knew it was time to move on, but how? When an opportunity arose at my advisor’s firm, a spark ignited within me. I embraced this new path, quickly becoming certified and developing expertise in family financial planning and investing.

Today, as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Associate Financial Advisor at CURO, my office is a place of inspiration and guidance. I blend my ambitious nature with a deep commitment to helping women and families regain and strengthen their independence. My journey has come full circle, and now I’m the mentor, ready to help others navigate their own transitions with confidence and grace.