For more than two decades, Menchee Berris, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN, dedicated her life to caring for critically ill children in the pediatric ICU. With every shift, she brought precision, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to protecting lives. But despite her advanced education and clinical expertise, she discovered a blind spot that changed the course of her career: she was financially unprepared.
That realization became a turning point. Menchee shifted her focus from saving lives at the bedside to helping fellow nurses and healthcare professionals save their financial futures. Today, as a financial empowerment leader, she helps healthcare workers achieve clarity, confidence, and protection in their finances—so they can safeguard their families as effectively as they safeguard their patients.
Motherhood played a pivotal role in this journey. After 18 years of waiting to become a mom, Menchee decided she no longer wanted to ask permission to attend milestones or sacrifice precious time with her daughter. That moment ignited her pursuit of both time and financial freedom, not only for herself but for those who serve on the frontlines of healthcare every day.
Menchee’s philosophy is rooted in the same principles she followed in the ICU: preparation, protection, and care-first service. She created the concept of assessing a client’s “financial vitals,” just as she would assess a patient’s health. From there, she builds personalized financial care plans designed to protect income, reduce risks, and eliminate vulnerabilities before crisis strikes.
Through her work, Menchee has launched tools like the Nurse Wealth Checkup Kit, hosted national webinars reaching healthcare professionals across the country, and partnered with leaders to bring tailored education directly to nursing communities. Her impact is measured not only in numbers but in transformations: the nurse who finally feels on track for retirement, the family who gains peace of mind, and the professional who says, “For the first time, I feel like I have a plan.”
Her vision is bold: to make financial wellness as essential as physical and mental health. “Preparation is everything,” she explains. “In healthcare, it saves lives. In finance, it saves futures.” With a focus on education, integrity, and simplicity, Menchee is building a movement to ensure healthcare workers and their families are financially resilient, empowered, and equipped to build lasting legacies.
If you’re ready to move from financial stress to financial clarity, connect with Menchee Berris today and discover how proactive planning can protect your future.
