Marc Russell

Marc Russell is one of the nation’s top financial educators and coaches. Known as a calm voice in the noise of online finance, he has a rare knack for breaking down complex financial concepts so people can apply them with confidence.

After 13 years in foster care and self-funding his college education, Russell rose through the ranks of Wall Street firms like Vanguard, where he became a licensed stockbroker and financial advisor. He later launched BetterWallet®, now a thriving community of more than 350,000 people learning how to invest and manage money strategically.

Through his coaching and resources, he has guided hundreds of thousands to pay off debt, start investing, and build lasting wealth. His insights have been featured in Time, CNBC, Harvard Business Review, Bankrate, Forbes, Essence, and USA TODAY.

Education

B.S., Business Economics, International Business, Penn State University 

Expertise in

  • Personal Finance Education
  • Debt Payoff
  • Investing Fundamentals
  • Building Generational Wealth
  • Targeting First-Generation Investors  

Time is the most valuable currency you’ll ever have. Money is just the tool that lets you buy more of it.

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