Andrea Travillian

President and Founder

Outside of money for candy and toys most of us do not think about money and investing until college or sometimes even latter!  Andrea, however did not follow that time line, in fact her passion for personal finance began at an early age—with her first stock purchase in sixth grade! Andrea’s money education continued at the University of Iowa with a degree in finance.  Upon completion Andrea took a position in banking.  With additional career opportunities to follow that involved working in corporate finance with budgets and forecasts, taxes, and retirement investing both in the United States and abroad in Australia.   During this time Andrea completed her MBA from Creighton University.

Upon returning to the United States Andrea decided to make the jump to entrepreneurship and was hooked.   After starting two businesses, Andrea realized that her true calling was to help people achieve their goals.  However she also knew from her financial experience that the one thing in most people’s way to their goals is their money.  Your money and life fulfillment are intertwined and both must be healthy and on target in order to embrace your personal power and achieve your goals.

Because of this belief Andrea formed Smart Step, Inc in 2007 to educate people about money and to help them make the world a better place.

In her spare time she enjoys time with her husband and son.  She also enjoys the pool, reading, creating new ideas for more businesses and of course learning even more about personal finance!

Andrea is available for speaking.