Acie Middleton is a Financial Coach at rebel Financial in Columbus, Ohio. From Cleveland, Acie is an Ohio native and graduated from Ohio University with his Bachelor’s in African American/Black Studies in 2011. Before entering the financial industry, Acie worked professionally in education and sales roles, which are skills that he still utilizes in his role today. Since joining the firm in 2019, Acie has passed the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, also called the Series 65 exam, to become a licensed investment adviser representative and is currently working on satisfying the CFP® coursework in preparation for the CFP® examination.  

At rebel Financial, Acie not only guides clients to make better decisions about money, but he also assists with financial planning and administrative activities. He specializes in integrating ethical considerations into the investment process via environmental, social, and governance (ESG) (also referred to as socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing), and responsible integration of digital assets into investment portfolios. Driven by his passion for financial education, Acie also hosts a series on the rebel Financial YouTube channel that focuses on financial literacy, good financial behavior, and money psychology. Acie’s mission is to build a world where people feel empowered to enjoy their financial lives today while providing a stable financial base for a more equitable common future by providing best-in-class investment and financial planning advice.

In his free time, Acie may be found drawing, practicing capoeira, playing basketball, cooking, or volunteering. He also enjoys spending time with his husky, Gizmo.