Maria Melchor

Life coach · New York, NY · virtual

"I help first-generation professionals understand their money and set up values-based budgeting and banking systems, so they can reach personal goals and key financial milestones." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Power Hour
Individuals ready to take the next key step in their financial life
1 session · 90-minute session · Cover 1-2 major financial topics · Contextualized answers to personal money questions · Actionable plan for next financial milestone · Access to FGL Starter Pack: Workbook, Retirement Accounts Cheat Sheet, Investing Guide $349
CLEAR Program
First in family seeking to master American financial system and achieve financial goals
3 sessions · 3-4 monthly hour-long one-on-one sessions · Personalized money coaching · Set up foundation for healthy financial life · Create plan to overcome financial issues · Learn to run financial numbers $225
Returning Client Check-In
Returning clients who want to delve deeper into past or new financial topics
1 session · Session to review progress · Explore past topics or new/advanced financial concepts on request
Group Sessions Workshop: Designing a Values-Based Money Plan for Lasting Wealth
Groups with specific event goals
1 session · Customized sessions · Hands-on workshop · 1 hour duration on request
Speaking Engagements
Groups needing culturally resonant financial education
1 session · Customized keynotes, panels, fireside chats · Guidance on balancing financial planning with family and cultural expectations on request
Brand Partnerships
Brands with tools for first-gen community on money, career, or lifestyle
Partnerships on Instagram or TikTok on request
Always Have Enough Book
Young professionals who are first in family to build wealth
Step-by-step tools for debt, accounts, investing · Real stories and hands-on homework on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenoyesyesnonono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesnonono

How they work

Process
Client chooses date and time on Calendly · Client answers onboarding questions · Client submits payment · Client receives onboarding and preparation email · Sessions conducted with personalized agenda · Client receives session review and resources email

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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