Carol Jean Ward

Hi, I’m Ekenna Anya-Gafu, CFP, AAMS, AIF and the founder of Pacific Canyon Investments. I started this firm because growing up, I saw too many people make the wrong financial decisions, not because they didn’t care, but because no one ever showed them how. I decided to change that. After years in the industry helping build a firm from $200K to over $483M in assets, I launched PCI to bring honest, strategic, and empowering financial guidance to people from all walks of life. Whether you’re managing an IPO, a new or experienced healthcare worker, or want a better plan, I’m here to help.

Don Larson is the principal advisor at Larson Wealth Management, LLC in Mesa, Arizona, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steele Larson Advisors, LLLP for seven years before founding Larson Wealth Management in 2011. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages a bookkeeping and tax preparation business and serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management provides investment supervisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporate and Taft-Hartley employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocations across various equity and fixed income securities, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with regular reviews.

Nicholas Lombardozzi is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Kingdom Wealth Advisers in Gilbert, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Creative Planning, Keystone Wealth Partners, Edelman Financial Engines, Edelman Financial Services, and Barrows Sollenberger Group. Kingdom Wealth Advisers provides portfolio management and planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan accounts. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach favoring passive, long-term strategies and offers fiduciary advice to retirement and IRA accounts with documented client risk tolerance and investment policies.

Tanner Erickson is a financial advisor at Stride Wealth LLC in Queen Creek, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience with Stride Wealth and additional background in consulting and other roles at West Monroe Partners, University of Utah, and several other organizations. Erickson divides his professional time between his advisory role and external employment, as well as maintaining other business ventures. Stride Wealth LLC provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, integrating custodial reporting and conducting quarterly account reviews.

Addison Taylor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Build Wealth Partners, an independent firm he joined in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Vanguard and various business ventures including Caldwell County BBQ LLC. Build Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses by combining wealth management, financial planning, and business consulting. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, tax-aware planning, and business-focused services, emphasizing integrated engagements and aligning investment strategies with Modern Portfolio Theory.

David Ingle is a financial advisor at Vibrant Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Barrett Financial LLC and Vibrant Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating a significant portion of his time to this activity. Vibrant Wealth is an independent advisory firm offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and a subscription-based financial coaching platform. The firm serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled vehicles, and charities, tailoring its investment approach to client objectives through fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and risk management.