About Merger

On a mission to make money talks easy

Merger is a financial-wellness app for couples and singles. We're here to turn money stress into closeness, confidence, and the kind of clarity that actually lasts.

Our story

Built by people who've had the hard money talks

Money is one of the things couples fight about most — and one of the things singles stress over alone. We kept seeing the same pattern: the tools were either cold spreadsheets or shame-y budget apps, and neither made the actual conversation any easier.

So we built Merger from a simple idea: a clear weekly check-in, a shared picture of where you stand, and a friendly nudge along the way — no joint account required, no judgment attached. Finn the wombat tags along to keep things warm and human.

We're a small team based in Seattle, building for two people sharing a life — and for anyone getting their own money on track.

The Merger team — Seattle, 2026

What we stand for

A few things we believe

Talking about money is hard. We think the tools should make it easier, not scarier.

  • Money should pull you together

    We treat money like a relationship, not a math problem. The win isn't a perfect budget — it's fewer money fights and a lot more trust.

  • No shame, ever

    Wherever you're starting from, you're welcome here. We show you the full picture without the lecture, the guilt trip, or the spreadsheet.

  • Small steps, real habits

    One honest conversation a week and one small move at a time. That's how money habits actually stick — for couples and for singles.

  • Your money is your business

    See the household picture together while your accounts stay yours. Read-only bank connections, and you decide what's shared.

Meet the team

The people behind Merger

A small crew obsessed with making money feel less stressful for everyone who uses Merger.

  • Kameron Aust

    Founder

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  • Joshua Norris

    Founding Team · Software Engineer

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  • Reed Mershon

    Founding Team · Software Engineer

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  • Sean Brill

    Founding Team · Software Engineer

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Built on trust

Safe, private, and yours

The fundamentals you'd expect from a money app — stated plainly.

  • Read-only bank connections

    We connect through Plaid in read-only mode. Merger can see balances to give you the picture — it can't move your money.

  • Your data is yours

    Your accounts stay in your name, and you choose what's shared with a partner. Bank data is encrypted at rest.

  • No download required

    Merger is a web app that works in any browser, on any device. Nothing to install — just sign in and go.

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