Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP®, MBA was the owner of the fee-only financial advisory firm Sage Future Financial, LLC and the author of The Joy of Financial Security: The art and science of becoming happier, managing your money wisely, and creating a secure financial future. She sold her financial planning firm in late 2019 and worked for the buyer for two years before retiring in late 2021. She was recognized as one of the top financial advisors in the U.S. for many years. During her 22 years as a financial planner, she focused on helping her clients achieve financial security while leading happy, fulfilled lives.
Cygan has contributed to articles and has been quoted in national newspapers and magazines, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Kiplinger’s, and Investment News. She has appeared on TV programs in New York, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Memphis, as well as on many radio shows across the U.S. She also enjoys speaking on many topics related to money and happiness. To learn more, visit donnaskeelscygan.com.
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