About

NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Arkisha Howard

I've always been intrigued by money. Even as a kid, I was always figuring out different ways to earn and save money. My parents both had a side business and instilled this "hustle mentality" in me as well. At one point in college, I was holding down 4 jobs; research assistant and 3 separate accounting tutoring jobs.

I was blessed enough to discover my two passions early in life; money and teaching. Once I understand something, I've always been eager and willing to spread the knowledge along with any tricks or perspectives that helped me to have that light-bulb moment, you know that moment when things all of a sudden make so much more sense!

My financial journey has been full of ups and downs, but I am from the school of thought that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". The key is to learn from your mistakes so you don't have to take these expensive life lessons again.

In the end, the thing to remember is that no one is perfect and we shouldn't get discouraged by or caught-up in the comparison game. Everyone's struggles, experiences, and obstacles are unique but the commonality is that there is a solution to get you through.

This doesn't mean that it doesn't take work or that it will be easy, but as the ancient proverb goes...

WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY!

My Approach

I know some of you may be hesitant to make the first step, so let me ease a little more of your concerns.

The beauty of working with a financial coach is that:

• I'm not here to judge you for your past

• I'm not here to strip you down to the ramen noodle diet where you lose any and all luxuries in life

• I'm not here to sell you anything or to tell you how or where to spend your money

I meet my clients where they are. Yes, I may challenge you to stretch beyond your comfort zones, but in the end you are in charge of your destiny.

I may make suggestions, but ultimately you are the one who has to be honest with yourself on the changes that you are willing to make to reach the goal that you have set forth.

Rest assured that our financial coaching sessions are about you and your goals. My job is to help you come up with a realistic plan on how to reach them.

Mission Statement

At 414 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, we strive to empower individuals and families to eliminate their money issues so that they can make the transformation into financial independence and peace. Through personalized financial coaching and financial literacy education, we will increase client's confidence which will allow them to finally gain control of their futures.

Our vision is a world in which all families have the knowledge and skills to live the life of their dreams!