James Estep

A Partnership Built on Kind Candor At GBS Group, we value a "Client First" partnership characterized by transparency and Kind Candor. My team and I are dedicated to delivering clear, innovative solutions in an often overly-complex field. We serve as a motivated, high-performing extension of your own team, ensuring that as your business grows, your personal wealth is managed with the same strategic precision and obsessive focus on ROI that you apply to your company. The "Get Rich Once" Philosophy Our wealth management philosophy is simple: you should only have to get rich once. We combine disciplined, discretionary asset management with comprehensive financial planning—covering everything from cash flow and risk management to estate preservation. By integrating these services with our deep roots in tax and accounting compliance, we look eliminate the friction between your corporate entities and your personal portfolio, maximizing tax savings and accelerating profitable growth. Strategy Meets Stewardship With over 15 years of experience at GBS Group, I’ve learned that for most entrepreneurs, the business is the primary engine of wealth—but it shouldn't be the only one. My approach is rooted in Strategic Lifecycle Advisory; I don't just look at your current numbers, I look at the "why" behind them. Whether you are navigating a high-growth phase, a complex merger, or planning an eventual exit, I provide the holistic, forward-looking counsel needed to align your business's performance with your personal financial roadmap.

I serve women in tech nationwide who want clear, tax-smart guidance for their equity compensation and long-term wealth. My clients navigate demanding careers, complex RSUs and stock options, and sometimes life transitions, and they want a partner who makes their financial life feel easier. As a fee-only fiduciary and founder of Valoria Wealth Management, I help women across the United States confidently manage: • RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs, NQSOs • Tax-efficient planning and investing • Cash flow and lifestyle design • Retirement and financial independence planning • Career transitions, promotions, and liquidity events I simplify complexity, remove the overwhelm, and help women build real wealth so they can protect their time, expand their opportunities, and design a life with more freedom and purpose. If you are a woman in tech looking for a clear, strategic, and empowering approach to your finances, I would love to support you wherever you live in the United States. Welcome to Valoria Wealth Management! Maria