Alina Paula Burlacu

Alina Paula Burlacu has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2018, they worked as a Director at AB Growth Solutions, where they focused on helping businesses improve their financial wellbeing through a PIVOT online program. In 2020, they joined Healthy Money Mind (HMM) as a Personal Money Mentor, empowering individuals to make sound financial decisions and enhance their money mindset. In 2022, they became an Expert Money Coach at Bippit, further expanding their expertise in financial coaching. Additionally, they served as a CII Financial Education Champion in 2019 and provided Personal Performance Coaching at AB Growth Solutions in 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Financial Planner at Magus Wealth, simplifying and organizing clients' financial lives. Alina Paula gained valuable experience at Russell Investments, holding multiple roles such as Relationship Manager, Adviser, and Intermediary Solutions, Partnership and Distribution Alliances client services associate, and Investment Management and research support analyst. Alina Paula started their career as a Consultant at Aviva Group in 2000.

Alina Paula Burlacu holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) magna cum laudae degree in Economics from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iasi, Romania, which they completed from 1998 to 2002. Alina Paula continued their education at the same university and obtained a Master's degree in European Economics and Regional Development from 2002 to 2004. In 2017, they received a diploma in Regulated Financial Planning as a qualified financial adviser. Alina also completed training in executive coaching, earning an ILM Certified Business Coach, level 1 qualification from The Business Coaching Academy. In 2020, they further enhanced their expertise in financial planning and services by completing the Financial Coach Practitioner Training from Wise Monkey Financial Coaching.