FINANCIAL EXPERTS
FINANCIAL EXPERTS
Collaborative Law financial experts are committed to the principles of Collaborative Law. These professionals are trained to serve as financial experts in the Collaborative Law process. Their role is to aid the parties in clarifying all financial issues that arise out of a divorce. Their work can include work with budgets, income projections, tax issue analysis, business valuation, long range financial planning, insurance matters and other financial issues of divorce. The financial experts listed below are members of the Collaborative Law Group of Southern Arizona.
JANET BAKER
Janet is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™. She graduated from Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario Canada with a B. Comm. Honors in 1983 and has over 26 years experience in money management.
Janet is trained as a Collaborative Divorce Practitioner and is one of the founders of The Divorce Resource Network of Tucson. Janet has been divorced herself and is committed to helping others through the process. She is a board member of Divorce Recovery and teaches a monthly class, Financial Life after Loss, for people who have had a life transition and want to learn how to handle their finances.
Janet Baker, CFP® CDFA™
Owner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Divorce Financial Consultants LLC
1630 E River Road, Ste 212
Tucson, AZ, 85718
Telephone: 520 202-3628
Fax: 520 762-6075
Cell: 520 331-9281
Email: janet@divorcefinancetucson.com
Web Site: www.divorcefinancetucson.com
LASHAUN SHELBY
LaShaun is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, candidate for Certified Financial Planner® Certification, and a trained Collaborative Divorce practitioner with Divorce Financial Consultants, LLC. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Accounting in 2008 and an MBA from Florida A&M University in 2010. LaShaun has a passion for helping individuals and families understand their finances and work through financial decisions that will impact their short-term and long-term plans.
Divorce Financial Consultants, LLC
3573 E Sunrise Drive Suite 133 Tucson, AZ 85718
Direct: (520) 895-3682
JONATHAN GARDNER
Jonathan is a seasoned financial professional with expertise as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®). With a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of divorce, Jonathan is equipped with specialized knowledge in analyzing the financial aspects of divorce, including asset division, tax implications, spousal and child support, and long-term financial planning. He understands the emotional and financial challenges that individuals face during divorce proceedings and strives to provide compassionate guidance tailored to each client's needs. He is committed to empowering clients with the information and resources needed to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.
In addition to his CDFA® certification, Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona. He is also a Financial Advisor and Fiduciary with Diamond Wealth Management, LLC. As an experienced wealth manager, Jonathan has expertise in asset management, retirement planning, investment strategies, tax optimization, risk management, and estate planning which provides the highest level of service and expertise to his clients.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, riding motorcycles, astronomy, playing chess, and exploring the great outdoors. Jonathan loves spending time with people. He has been a scout master for the BSA, PTA president and is currently volunteering as a teacher for the youth at his local church.
Jonathan H. Gardner Jr, CDFA™
3573 E Sunrise Drive Suite 133 Tucson, AZ 85718
Tucson, AZ
Telephone: (520) 603-6804
Email: Jonathan@divorcefinancetucson.com