Hi! I’m Kelly Sturmthal, attorney, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), entrepreneur, and proud military wife and mom. After more than 25 years helping families and business owners plan for what’s next, I had a lightbulb moment: military life doesn’t come with a handbook. So, I decided to create one.

Family First • Business & Financial Clarity • Peace of Mind.

Why the Briefing Room Exists

If you’ve ever juggled deployments, relocations, kids, and finances while wondering “Am I doing this right?” then welcome, you’re in good company. Most of us navigate military life without a real roadmap, and honestly, it can be exhausting.

That’s why I built Kelly’s Briefing Room—a membership community for military families and entrepreneurs who want steady, practical support. It’s your space to plan ahead, ask the questions you’ve been Googling at midnight, and finally feel confident about your next steps.

The Three Pillars of the Briefing Room

Everything we do comes back to three simple, powerful pillars:

Protect

Protect what you've built, your family, your marriage, your home, and your benefits.  Put the right legal and financial safeguards in place so you can move forward with confidence.

Review your JAG documents, wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives and refine your asset protection strategies. Prepare for both the unexpected and the future you want.

Plan

Plan for the next 1, 3, and 5 years so you’re prepared for what’s coming, not scrambling to react. Together, we’ll map out realistic timelines for both your family and your business.

Strengthen your family’s future with conversations about values, alignment, and natural strengths. We’ll walk through deployment prep and PCS checklists, and build family plans that work on base or beyond.

Prosper

Because surviving isn't the goal, thriving is. Build stability and long-term growth, personally and financially.

Learn practical financial tools and planning strategies for both military and non-military income. We cover benefits optimization, smart money management, and entrepreneurial growth.

What You’ll Find Inside

Every month, we gather for Zoom briefings covering the real-life topics that matter most—estate planning basics, PCS prep, deployment readiness, military benefits, business growth, and more.

You’ll also get:

Office Hours: Join me for live Q&A and one-on-one guidance.

Action Kits & Checklists: Practical tools to help you actually get things done, like updating your emergency binder or power of attorney.

Replay Library: Catch up anytime, because life doesn’t always follow your calendar.

Private Community: Connect with other military spouses who understand the challenges and celebrate the wins with you.

And if you’re running a business? You’ll love the Business Planning Lab, where we cover everything from entity setup to exit strategy.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Military spouses ready to stop playing catch-up and start planning ahead.

  • Dual-military couples balancing service and family life.

  • Entrepreneurs who need a legal and financial roadmap that actually makes sense.

If that sounds like you, you’re going to fit right in.

What Sets Us Apart

No legal jargon. No billable hours. No overwhelm. Just clear, actionable guidance from someone who’s lived this life right alongside you.

This isn’t theory it’s real, personal, and grounded in experience.
Planning shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should feel empowering.

What You'll Walk Away With

  • Peace of mind knowing your family is protected and your paperwork is current.

  • Clarity around your benefits, business, and next steps.

  • Confidence that you’re planning for the future, not reacting to it.

  • Community with people walking the same path.

A Note From Me

I built the Briefing Room because I wanted military wives like me to have a place that feels safe, steady, and smart, a place where we can plan confidently instead of figuring everything out alone in the middle of a PCS move or right before deployment.

If you’re ready to trade stress for strategy, come join us. Let’s protect what you’ve built, plan what’s next, and help you prosper together.

The Value at a Glance

To give you a sense of what's included:

My typical legal rate is $400/hour for legal and business planning, making the 12 live sessions alone worth $4,800.

I typically charge $1,800 to legally structure and implement a business plan. For those launching a small business, the Briefing Room delivers even greater value.

It's a structured, high-value experience designed to help you move forward without hourly billing or piecing it together on your own.

Ready to get Started?

Let’s make your next chapter your most confident one.

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