About

You work too hard to feel this unsure about your money

You work too hard and make too much money to feel this unsure and behind every month.

If that’s you, you’re exactly who I built Progress Solutions for.

I know what it’s like for money to feel frustrating and stressful, and I sit with smart, successful people every day who feel behind with their money—so if that’s you, you’re not alone

Hi, I’m Connor Tyson, Founder of Progress Solutions

I’ve spent over 23 years in the financial industry as a Financial Advisor, working with everyday families, high earners, and business owners. I hold my Series 65 (Investment Advisory), New York Life and Health licenses, and the ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation. I also have a B.S. in Finance from Quinnipiac University.

On paper, I “did money” for a living. But over time, I saw a major problem:

Most people don’t struggle because they’re stupid or lazy.
They struggle because no one ever taught them how to manage money in real life—and they have no support to follow through.

That’s why I created Progress Solutions: to bring financial wellness and coaching to the part of your life that touches everything else—your money.

What Progress Solutions Does (and How It’s Different)

This is not just another budgeting app, course, or “financial literacy” workshop.

Those often dump information on you and then leave you alone to figure it out. You don’t need more random tips. You need a simple path and someone in your corner.

At Progress Solutions, I walk you through a simple four-step process:

1. Refocus – We get clear on what you really want, why it matters, and what “enough” looks like for you and your family.

2. Gain Control – We organize your cash flow, plug the leaks, and build a structure that works with how you actually live.

3. Set a Plan – We build a realistic plan for debt, savings, big goals, and protection—step by step.

4. Follow Through – We meet regularly, review what’s working, adjust what isn’t, and keep you accountable.

At Progress Solutions, I walk you through this four-step process—refocus, gain control, set a plan, and follow through—so you have a clear money system and someone in your corner to keep you accountable.

Who I Work With

Most of my clients are:

• Professionals and couples who make good money but feel like they’re still living paycheck to paycheck

• People who are tired of guessing, tired of the stress, and ready to take this seriously

• Often carrying credit card debt, car loans, a mortgage, and sometimes student loans

• Embarrassed, anxious, or intimidated by the idea of talking about money—but also done pretending everything is fine

If you’ve tried budgeting apps, spreadsheets, DIY plans, or random money hacks and you’re still asking, “Where did all my money go?”
You’re my kind of client.

My Coaching Philosophy

Money is behavior, not just math.

Yes, we look at the numbers—but we also deal with the habits, routines, and beliefs behind your decisions.

That means we work on:

• Intentional spending instead of impulse spending

• Proactive planning instead of reacting to your bank balance

• Communication around money (especially for couples)

• Aligning your money with your values so your spending reflects what actually matters to you

In just a few months, you stop guessing and reacting and start telling your money where to go on purpose every month.

You gain clarity, control, and confidence with every dollar you earn.

Why You Can Trust Me With This

There are three big reasons my clients choose to work with me:

1. Depth of experience – 22+ years in the financial world, across advising, planning, and coaching. I’ve seen the patterns, the mistakes, and the turnarounds.

2. Coaching first, products second – My primary work with you is coaching and behavior change. When it makes sense, I can also help you think through investments, insurance, and protection strategies—but those are in service of your plan, not the other way around.

3. A clear, repeatable process – This isn’t random advice. It’s a structured journey designed to get you from “unsure and behind” to “calm, confident, and in control.”

What Working Together Feels Like

Clients often tell me sessions feel like:

• Relief – finally saying things out loud they’ve been avoiding for years

• Clarity – knowing exactly what’s happening with their money and what needs to happen next

• Support – not having to figure it all out alone anymore

I’m not here to judge you or shame you.
I’m here to tell you the truth, help you make a plan, and hold you accountable to the future you say you want.

Ready to Stop Feeling Unsure and Behind?

If you’re done feeling stressed and intimidated by your money, the next step is simple:

We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether coaching with me is the right fit. No pressure, no sales script—just a real conversation.

You’ve worked too hard to stay stuck.
Let’s help your money finally support the life you’re trying to build.

I am a husband, dad, lifelong New Yorker, and an avid outdoors man that has a deep appreciation for nature and enjoys a good hike.

Progress Solutions was born from a deep desire to help the people that really needed the help. I wanted to bring health and wellness to the financial portion of people’s lives. Over the past 20 years of my career, I noticed a real problem with the lack of financial health across the spectrum of clients. People don’t know how to properly budget, have large amounts of debt, and are living paycheck to pay check. I decided to become a Financial Coach after realizing though an impactful appointment with a former client (and now friend!) that I could have a dramatic effect on people by teaching and guiding them through the basics of personal finance while instilling habits and behaviors to build wealth. This important information is not taught in our schools at all.

Companies place profits ahead of people and their true needs. This is wrong! Because of this systemic imbalance, many people are left fighting an uphill financial battle. My passion is to equip clients with knowledge to self-guide financially, and to help them obtain financial freedom and gain control of their financial lives.

No situation is too complex! I’d love to have a conversation with you to see how we can work together to achieve your financial goals.