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The Financial Education You Never Got

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On Time Learning

Our courses follow a clear schedule, delivering essential financial education on time, every time—no delays, guaranteed.
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Team of Experts

Financial experts guide each session using real-world examples, clear instruction, and practical, easy-to-understand insights.
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Understand Your Finances

Learn to manage money, credit, taxes, and investing through simple, real-world financial lessons.
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About Us

Empowering the Next Generation of Financially Savvy Individuals

At Money Lions, we believe financial education should be a right, not a privilege. Based in Holmdel, New Jersey, inside the iconic Bell Works building, our mission is to empower teens, young adults, and even adults with real-world financial knowledge that schools too often leave out.

From budgeting and credit to investing, mortgages, and taxes, our immersive 8-week program is designed to simplify complex topics and give you confidence in managing your money. We’re not just teaching finance—we’re teaching life.

Together, they founded Money Lions to close the gap between school and real life with practical, modern financial education.

Modern Learning Style:

Create a relatable, engaging way to learn personal finance

Empower Every Age:

Empower teens, college students, and adults to confidently manage money

Life-Long Skills:

Make financial literacy a life skill—not an afterthought
Experience and Impact

The Money Lions Teaching Team

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Real-World Insights

By teaching real-life financial topics—like taxes, credit, and budgeting—our team equips students to stay ahead.
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Real-World Insights

By teaching real-life financial topics—like taxes, credit, and budgeting—our team equips students to stay ahead.

Student Success

Over 85% of students gain financial confidence fast.

Student Success

Over 85% of students gain financial confidence fast.

Lifelong Growth

Our program creates lasting habits. Students leave with skills to grow savings, reduce debt, and invest smarter.
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Lifelong Growth

Our program creates lasting habits. Students leave with skills to grow savings, reduce debt, and invest smarter.
Financial Confidence for the Future

Building Financial Skills That Last a Lifetime

0%

of households have less than $1,000 in emergency savings

0%

of all Americans have $0 in savings

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million Americans have outstanding student debts

Financial Knowledge & Growth

of millennials are not financially literate.
76%
of U.S. adults have credit card debt.
41%
of Americans remain uncertain about their financial decisions.
55%
of millennials are saving less than the recommended amount.
95%
Our Services

Empowering Financial Confidence at Every Stage of Life

Personal Finance Fundamentals

Students learn how to budget, build credit, manage spending, and set financial goals that align with their life plans.
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Investing 101

We break down stocks, ETFs, crypto, and retirement accounts into easy-to-understand lessons for smart long-term growth.
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Career & Money Readiness

From understanding paychecks to taxes, job benefits, and savings, we prep students for real-world financial situations.
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Real Estate & Big Purchases

Explore homeownership, mortgages, car loans, and other major purchases—so students make smarter, informed financial decisions.
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Our Process

Start Your Financial Journey with the Right Tools and Support

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Highschool

The course starts with practical financial basics, such as budgeting, checkbook balancing, and credit building, and gradually progresses to cover the fundamental concepts of investing.
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College

This class will cover essential life skills including managing student debt, making smart financial decisions when starting your first full-time job, and gaining a deeper understanding of the investment world.
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Adult

This program tackles real-life financial decisions, including buying a home or car, planning for retirement, and safeguarding both yourself and your assets.

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Bold & Empowering Financial Education for Teens and Adults

Empowering the Next Generation of Financially Savvy Individuals

Client Stories

Achieving Financial Goals Together

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Our Address

Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road Holmdel, NJ 07733
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    Bio

    John Marchetti

    With over 15 years’ experience in the Risk Management, Finance and the Insurance arena, John J. Marchetti has been working hard to ensure his clients receive the best possible policies and products on the market.

    Marchetti, whose background was in finance prior to entering into the insurance industry, has always had a niche for working with and helping people secure their futures. Working first on the wholesale side, he learned the ins and outs of the business. Dealing with brokers daily; watching, listening, learning and interacting with them, while making mental notes on it all. Marchetti knew that eventually he wanted to be on that retail side of the business, where he could directly interact and advise clients.

    When the firm he was working for was going through an acquisition, it was then that he made a career altering move and decided to leave to start his own firm. Monarch Benefit Advisors was born and has now come full circle. After successfully building a multi-million-dollar firm of his own, Monarch was acquired in 2023, by a global leader in the industry, keeping Marchetti on as a Partner.

    His vision has now shifted to help young adults answer that age old question, “Why didn’t they teach us this in school”?! Money Lions was the answer to that question. In 2025, Marchetti teamed up with his longtime Financial Advisor Partner, Chris to create Money Lions, bringing cutting edge Financial Education to the next generation!

    Bio

    Chris Tranchina

    Chris has been a trusted Financial Advisor since 2008. He works closely with his clients to identify their version of financial freedom and focuses on strategies which can help make those financial goals a reality. With the combined support and expertise of his team, Chris helps find the right solutions for personal, family, and business needs.

    Chris has received multiple awards and accolades throughout his career with a number of different insurance and investment companies.  He has passed many different insurance and investment exams, and is licensed in many different states.  He attributes his success to his commitment to provide clients with the best possible financial knowledge and advice by staying at the forefront of the industry through continuing education courses and seminars.

    Chris grew up in Ocean Township, NJ and graduated from The College of New Jersey with his Bachelor’s degree in 2006, and then earned his Master’s degree in 2008. At The College of New Jersey, Chris met his wife Erika, and also excelled in track, ice hockey, and football.

    In 2017, Chris created JD Financial Group as a way to better help and service his expanding client base. Over the last 17 years, Chris has noticed a huge void in Financial Education, particularly with high school and college students.  In 2025, Chris and John teamed up to create Money Lions, to bring cutting edge Financial Education to the next generation!