James Kennon is the principal of Kennon Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Goodyear, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Kennon Wealth Management in 2012, he established the Jim Kennon Financial Network in 2011, through which he also operates as a licensed insurance agent. Kennon Wealth Management serves a select group of individual clients by coordinating investment services with third-party money managers rather than managing assets directly. The firm provides ongoing liaison, reporting support, and client reviews, operating on a referral and revenue-sharing model that includes licensed insurance activities and incentive arrangements with third-party managers.

Kimberly Bridges is a CFP® and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is the sole advisor at Bright Women Financial, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to that, she held roles at BOK Financial and Commerce Trust Company. Bright Women Financial provides comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on fixed, engagement-based fees rather than percentage-of-assets charges. The firm offers educational seminars and employs a long-term, asset-class-based investment approach alongside cash-flow, retirement, and estate planning.

Charles Herman is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with four years of experience, currently operating at Authentic Financial Planning in Peoria, AZ. His background includes roles in tax preparation, mortgage lending, insurance, and real estate sales through various related businesses. Herman is also involved in tax preparation and accounting, mortgage brokerage, insurance agency ownership, and residential real estate. Authentic Financial Planning serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and some corporate clients by offering financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs a subscription-style billing model for tiered planning packages and integrates investment management with additional services such as insurance, mortgage origination, tax/accounting, and real estate guidance, alongside public financial education workshops.

Patrick Church is the sole advisor at Church Capital, an independent investment advisory firm based in Buckeye, Arizona. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Church has operated Church Capital since 2013. Church Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a limited number of pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $23 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides ongoing discretionary portfolio management, directs clients to third-party money managers when appropriate, and acts as an ERISA 3(38) fiduciary offering retirement plan model management and consulting.

Dale Meyer is the sole advisor at Dynamic Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Glendale, AZ. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is the founder and volunteer manager of AZ Naturals, a nonprofit youth baseball and football organization. Dynamic Financial Solutions serves a very small client base, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses individualized investment policies with periodic rebalancing and quarterly reviews, and it also assists clients with third-party money manager selection and monitoring, including corporate and employee-benefit plan accounts.

Denver Nowicz is a financial advisor at Wealth For Life, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management, Regal Investment Advisors, and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent with over 25 years in the insurance business. Wealth For Life, LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and focuses on long-term trading strategies across various asset classes, with discretionary portfolio management guided by written Investment Policy Statements.

Ross Luekenga is a financial advisor with AZ Legacy Wealth LLC in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has operated as a sole proprietor since 2007 and has been affiliated with AZ Legacy Wealth in various capacities since 2014. In addition to advisory services, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life and disability insurance. AZ Legacy Wealth LLC provides discretionary asset and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, managing approximately $52.9 million across about 331 accounts. The firm offers customized investment strategies with an emphasis on long-term holdings, utilizing a Unified Managed Account program and third-party overlay managers.

I specialize in helping software developers and data engineers at tech companies navigate the complexity of equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs) and maximize their wealth through strategic tax planning. If you're vesting six figures in company stock annually and wondering how to optimize the tax hit, when to sell, and how to diversify without leaving money on the table—I can help. TYPICAL CLIENT: - $200K-500K household income - $100K-300K+ vesting in RSUs annually - Works at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, Adobe, Intel, etc. - Dealing with: Tax complexity, concentration risk, when-to-sell decisions, Mega Backdoor Roth eligibility, AMT on ISOs MY EXPERTISE: - Equity compensation optimization (RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs) - Strategic tax planning for high earners - Diversification strategies & concentration risk management - Tech industry benefits analysis & optimization I translate complex financial strategies into clear action plans—because you'd rather spend your time coding than Googling "what happens if I exercise my ISOs." While my expertise is rooted in the tech community, I'm always happy to have a conversation with high-earning individuals and families ($200K+ household income) who value comprehensive financial planning and strategic tax optimization. If you're dealing with complex financial situations—regardless of industry—let's talk. CREDENTIALS: - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional - NAPFA Board Member (Genesis Board) - B.S. Finance, Magna Cum Laude | Arizona State University - Fee-Only Fiduciary Based in Arizona, serving clients nationwide via virtual meetings.

Robert Pace is the principal and sole advisor at RJ Pace Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at IBM Corporation from 2002 to 2019 before founding his independent firm in 2003. RJ Pace Financial offers discretionary portfolio management and consultation services to individual investors, including retirement and taxable accounts, trusts, and family members. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on diversification, low-turnover passive funds, and periodic rebalancing to manage risk and pursue long-term growth and income.

Aleksander Cupi is a financial advisor with Lifetime Investments & Insurance LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifetime Investments & Insurance LLC since 2016 and at Lenn Corporation since 2015. Cupi is also a licensed insurance agent with his firm. Lifetime Investments & Insurance LLC is a solo advisory practice that provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a long-term investing approach based on fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.