Sarah Ponder, a Certified Financial Planner®, has gained expertise in various domains including education, finance, and technology. She has an extensive career working with individuals, financial institutions, and start-ups, which led her to launch two companies dedicated to helping people manage their finances. Ponder has worked as a Regional Director at Dimensional Fund Advisors, where she managed client assets in a straightforward and low-cost way to ensure her clients' peace of mind. She has also worked with non-profits, school districts, and education technology companies such as EverFi. Ponder has traveled throughout most parts of the United States to teach thousands of children and adults in-person and virtually, making her a versatile communicator.

Ponder holds a BA in Sociology from The University of Texas and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business. She also holds a credential in Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay.