Taylor Kovar is a Certified Financial Planner®, founder of 11 Financial, and a nationally recognized speaker helping families and business owners make smarter money decisions. He’s been named one of Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors and is a founding member of the Investopedia Advisor Council. His insights have been featured in outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Yahoo Finance.
Taylor also co-authored “The 5 Money Personalities” with his wife Megan, and together they lead The Money Couple brand. Whether on stage, in the media, or across his businesses, Taylor is known for making money simple, human, and actionable. His mission: help people stop stressing about money and start living with freedom.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Stephen F. Austin State University
MBA in Management, Texas A&M International University
Accolades
- Three-time Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor
 - Featured in Fortune, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report
 - Founder of The Money Couple brand
 - Recognized for commitment to financial education and trusted advisor status at 11 Financial
 
Expertise in
- Personal financial planning
 - Business & wealth management
 - Tax optimization
 - Marriage and family finance
 - Investor education
 - Real estate
 
Wealth equals freedom – not someday, freedom now. You don’t need to hit a certain net worth before you enjoy your life.
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