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Financial advice for

idealists, dreamers,

and skeptics

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Welcome to Livelihood


We believe everyone deserves financial peace of mind, even those who are more concerned with living a joyful life or improving the world than the size of their bank account. Activists, idealists, creatives, and others that lead with their passions are welcome here.  


We promise to provide useful, unbiased financial advice without judgment.  

We offer flexible engagements on a flat-fee basis to ensure transparency and affordability.

We don't sell anything or get commissions from anyone.

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About Us

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At Livelihood, our mission is simple. 

We want people to live joyful and financially secure lives.


At Livelihood, our goal is to help you use your time, money, and talents to make your life and the world better.   We specialize in helping families and early- and mid-career professionals make decisions about how to use their resources to accomplish long-term goals, such as saving for retirement, sending kids to college, paying off student loans, and otherwise creating financial peace and stability.


Transparent

We don't get paid commission. We have no sales quotas to meet. In fact, we don't sell any products at all. In the industry, we are called a fee-only fiduciary, meaning we are required to act in your best interest, not ours. Isn't that refreshing?

For the People

We believe good financial advice should prioritize your happiness, not your net worth.  We will help you redirect your money toward a joyful life, stable future, and social impact.

Judgment-Free

We don't care how much money you make, how much debt you have, or how tense things have become with your partner when you discuss money. You won't find any judgment here.

Simple

We favor low-cost, long-term, passive investment strategies that align with your goals and needs.  We are an advice-only firm, meaning we do not take custody of your investments. You keep control of your financial life, but we will help ensure you are on the right path.

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Carey Morgan, CFP®, ChFC®, CSRIC®

Partner, Financial Advisor
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Carey Morgan, CFP®, ChFC®

Partner, Financial Advisor


Hi there.  I'm Carey, a financial advisor and philanthropic consultant with a long-time passion for understanding how using money well can fundamentally reshape the world.  I really enjoy working with people who have dedicated their lives to making their world a better place through service, art, education, and philanthropy.  These are all areas I know well. I started my career managing rock bands and helping musicians sort out their own money. The personal finance bug bit me and I joined a huge investment firm to learn that side of things. While the big corporate life wasn't the best fit for me,  I also became really interested in how our every day spending and investment choices can really impact the community.  So I changed gears to the nonprofit sector, leading a a hunger nonprofit, launching a citywide financial counseling program, and directing a private foundation focused on economic empowerment for women.  One of the things I get most excited about is the potential for change through mission-aligned  and socially responsible investing.  In my humble opinion, doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.

I live in Mt. Airy with my husband and my crazy cats, Grover and Gomer. I can often be found noodling around the garden, traveling to exotic locales, or reading a mystery novel.

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a Chartered Financial Consultant®, and a Chartered SRI Counselor®. I also have a BA in History from Georgetown and a Masters in Sustainable Development from the School for International Training in Vermont.  

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Megan Kiesel, CFP ®, CSLP®

Partner, Financial Advisor
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Megan Kiesel, CFP ®, CSLP ®

Partner, Financial Advisor


Hi, I’m Megan.  I've had the joy of spending most of my career helping people master their finances in one way or another.  I truly enjoy demystifying the concepts of investing and personal finance for people and helping them make confident decisions.  I'm a helper and educator by nature.  In fact, part of my career was spent working at some excellent Philadelphia-based nonprofits that help people from all kinds of backgrounds overcome financial challenges.  

I believe that the seemingly mundane decisions we make about the money that passes through our lives each day can have a profound impact on our lives and our world.  I have a background in social work that I draw on to help people become more mindful about those decisions and make plans that live up to their values, goals, and ideals. 

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional and a Certified Student Loan Professional.  I also hold a  Masters in Social Work from Temple University.  I live in South Philadelphia with my quirky husband, clever daughter, and cheerful son. On my favorite days you can find me wandering around Passyunk Avenue, slinging kettlebells, or heading down the shore.

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Our Process

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Think of us as your financial Siri...

Whether you want a holistic plan or hourly advice, the first step is to help us understand your situation. Then depending on what you need, we guide you through a well-defined process that gives you peace of mind.