Rick Kahler integrates nearly four decades of financial expertise with psychological insights as the host of The Financial Therapy Podcast. Holding credentials as a CFP® and a Certified Financial Therapist-I™, Kahler addresses the internal drivers behind money decisions, specifically utilizing the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to help listeners navigate financial trauma. He authored The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge and frequently features experts such as Dr. Megan Ford and Ed Coambs to explore the connection between personality frameworks like the Enneagram and spending habits. A recent series, The Emotional Wiring Behind Every Money Decision, showcases his approach to identifying unconscious money scripts that dictate economic behavior. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Kahler provides a bridge between technical wealth management and clinical therapy for industry professionals and consumers. His work has been featured in the New York Times and Forbes, establishing a methodology that prioritizes emotional safety alongside traditional fiscal responsibility.