Today we’d like to introduce you to Christie Milam.
Christie, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My story starts with a yearning desire of wanting to help people to become good financial stewards. I grew up, I guess you could say in a middle class home. My parents both worked and made “pretty good” money. I often wondered if they had things like savings accounts or college accounts for me and my sisters. They never said too much about either, and it turned out they didn’t have accounts for us. At some point, I found myself living with my Grandmother. She raised nine kids and even took very good care of her grandkids, all on one income, as a Public Health Investigator. I learned a lot from her. When she received her check, she would take me with her to the bank, cash her check, write out her tithe check and offering to her church, then pay her bills, and put money in her savings account. She never carried debt, other than one clothing store card. It remained at a zero balance. It seemed like she never ran out of money, despite one income, and taking care of people, including adult kids and grandkids.
She was someone I would consider a good steward. She managed her money well. As I continued living with her and developed a relationship with the Lord for myself, I realized that my Grandmother was teaching me to be a good steward as well. She taught me about opening a checking account, savings account, making sure I have life insurance, try not to carry any debt and most importantly, how to give. When it comes to giving, she made sure she taught me about tithing and giving an offering. The tithe is Holy, 10% of you first fruits. An offering is from the heart. So from around the age of about ten until now, I have made it a lifetime goal of being a good steward over my finances and for about 20 years now, helping other people be good stewards over theirs. Being financially secure is a goal that many people have but aren’t sure how to achieve it. That’s where Milam Consulting Group, LLC comes in. With simple, easy-to-follow steps, we help people reach their financial goals 1 step at a time. It’s what I absolutely enjoy doing and I know it is something God called me to do!
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Honestly, between teaching full time, getting married, and raising three boys (our youngest is nine), owning two businesses and now full-time ministry, I would say I’ve had a few struggles, but nothing that has been a major setback. I would say one of the best feelings was by far getting our first client. I prayed about how that was supposed to happen and my prayers were answered then, as well as now. We do not have anything fancy, just simple plans to help people succeed at managing their money. My schedule stays pretty busy, but I am thankful for the gift of organization!
We’ve been impressed with The Milam Consulting Group, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
The Milam Consulting Group, LLC are husband and wife team, Malcolm and Christie Milam. We aspire to provide excellent service to each individual client. Through unlimited resources and a keen sense of knowledge, our clients will walk away with all the tools they need to be successful in different areas of life. Our goal is to establish personal relationships with each client to ensure they are comfortable with each process we’ve implemented. We will assist in meeting and exceeding their full potential, helping each one to make changes in areas they have identified as important as well as acquiring needs and wants beneficial to their lifestyle.
Our objective at Milam Consulting Group LLC (MCG) is to provide professional assistance related to helping you become the best at managing your finances and becoming a better steward over your money. Through strategic planning, goal setting, and improving overall efficiency in what you do, we are sure you will be successful at future financial planning. We will be responsible for the process of organizing your monthly bills, paying your monthly expenses in a timely, efficient manner, and help you save money where you can. SCOPE OF SERVICES Procedures Budget Consultation Set-Up Monthly Budget Track Monthly Spending Organize Monthly Payables Financial Management Excel Worksheets Monthly Planning Sessions Financial Goal Monitoring Reduce Debt with monthly payment schedule Accounts Payables Savings/Financial Goal Monitoring.
What matters most to you?
What matters most to me: My faith: living a life that honors God in all that I do. If I honor Him, then I know He will be pleased with me and there will be people that cross my path that will either bless me or I will have the privilege of being a blessing to. My family: Being the help that I need to be to my husband and the Mom I am supposed to be to my sons. My career: Developing relationships with my students and teaching them more than just managing their money and personal finance, but also teaching them the importance of valuing their lives and being the best they can possibly be everyday. Our Businesses: Being a blessing to others and helping them to manage their money without having to worry about struggling day today. Simple planning and following through has helped many of our clients acquire financial stability.
Contact Info:
- Email: milamconsulting@gmail.com
- Website: www.milamconsultinggroup.com
- Facebook: Milam Consulting Group, LLC @milamconsulting
- Twitter: @milamchristie
