About Geoffrey Schmidt, CPA
Geoffrey Schmidt is a CPA, award winning author, retirement educator, frequent public speaker and founder of Holy Schmidt! (HolySchmidt.com), one of the fastest-growing retirement-focused education hubs in America. A former corporate finance executive with more than 25 years experience on Wall Street, Geoffrey spent nearly two decades leading corporate finance teams in New York before dedicating his career to helping Americans navigate retirement with confidence.
Today, he reaches more than 450,000 subscribers through his Holy Schmidt! YouTube channel, and another 50,000+ with his daily email, “The Schmidt List.” He delivers research-driven content on Social Security, Medicare, retirement planning, taxes, and aging and has generated more than 80 million views across 1000+ videos.
Known for translating complicated financial topics into plain English, Geoffrey has become a trusted voice for retirees and pre-retirees seeking practical, unbiased guidance.
Geoffrey holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is a Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA). His work has been featured across digital media, podcasts, and industry publications, and he is frequently sought out for commentary on retirement policy, Social Security, Medicare, and the financial challenges facing older Americans. Geoff has been quoted in publications such as: USA Today, Money.com (Money Mag), MarketWatch, Moneywise, Yahoo! Finance, The Street, and many others.
- Social Security
- Retirement Planning
- CALCULATORS & TOOLS