Personal Finance Strategist & Financial Writer
Atlanta, GA · 10 years of experience
Marcus Williams holds an MBA in Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and has spent a decade advising individuals on building financial resilience. After working as a financial analyst at a Fortune 500 company, Marcus shifted his focus to financial literacy and education, believing that the gap between knowing and doing is where most people struggle.
His writing is known for its practical, no-jargon approach to complex topics. Marcus specializes in helping gig workers, freelancers, and self-employed individuals navigate the unique tax and savings challenges they face — a population he believes is underserved by mainstream financial advice.
Marcus has contributed to Forbes, Business Insider, and Kiplinger. He is a frequent speaker at financial wellness workshops for small business owners and has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the region's top financial educators.
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FINRA · 2016
B.B.A. Finance
University of Georgia
MBA, Finance
Emory University (Goizueta)
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