61. Money Shame Has No Age Limit… But Learning Doesn't Either with Financial Advisor Darcy Ridge

<p>On this episode of Legal Lounge, Theresa sits down with Darcy Ridge, a financial advisor and educator who is passionate about bringing money conversations back into the home. Darcy shares her own journey from living paycheck-to-paycheck as a teacher to becoming a financial advisor, the book clubs she has built to normalize money talk among women, and practical frameworks families can use to discuss finances without shame. Whether you are co-parenting and want to model healthy money habits, heading toward divorce and need to understand your financial picture, or simply want to raise kids who are not afraid of money conversations, this episode offers actionable insights for every stage of family life.</p><p><strong>Darcy Ridge</strong> is a financial advisor with Baird Private Wealth Management, educator, book club leader, and board chair of the Kindness Closet, a hygiene bank serving North Carolina communities. With a background in teaching and self-directed financial education, Darcy specializes in helping individuals achieve their financial goals while aligning their money with their values and dreams.</p><p>Connect with Darcy:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://hendersongroup.bairdwealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Henderson Group</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcyridge/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p></li><li><p>704-237-1443</p></li><li><p><a href="mailto:dridge@rwbaird.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">dridge@rwbaird.com</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendly.com/darcy-ridge" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a One-On-One</a></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>The information offered is provided to you for informational purposes only. Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. Incorporated (&#39;Baird&#39;) is not a legal or tax services provider and you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professional advisors before taking any action. Baird does not have any formal relationships or arrangements with any of the external resources. The scenarios described are hypothetical and are intended solely to illustrate the types of financial planning services that may be provided. It does not represent the experience of any specific client. Actual client experiences and outcomes will vary depending on individual circumstances and it should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results or client experience.</p><p><strong>Need legal