Gen X advisors focused on female executives in the US

Quintina Wallace is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in designing custom financial strategies that focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns, helping clients make informed decisions around risk, taxes, and long-term wealth. Her approach is disciplined and data-driven, influenced by her academic background in biology which developed her attention to detail and analytical thinking. Wallace works with a diverse range of clients, with particular focus on healthcare professionals, military families, and individuals involved in the nonprofit sector. Her areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Albany State University and is involved professionally with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, COVA Christian Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Outside of her professional work, Wallace enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her family.

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

Melissa is a Certified Financial Planner ™, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ™and holds a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the University of MO-Columbia. You can see why Melissa is highly qualified to help clients with their financial planning needs! I am often asked, “How do I save for my children’s college fund, my own retirement and the luxuries that I enjoy, like vacations? How do you balance all of that?” A detailed, written financial plan with the strategy to live your best life and maximizing your hard-earned dollars by focusing on the 6 areas of financial planning - Net Worth Analysis, Investment Management, Estate Planning, Insurance Analysis and especially careful Tax Planning and Cash Flow Management, is the key. When you have your Cash Flow and Taxes in line, everything else falls into place. Melissa is also very well versed in Divorce Planning. If you are facing divorce, understanding the financial implications in the divorce process is a must! Sure, you need an attorney to finalize the divorce process. However, you need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to help make the financial decisions that will change your life forever. Whether you need help understanding an offer that has been made, knowing what your future tax situation looks like or to help craft an offer that is equitable, Melissa can help! She has experienced two divorces and understands the impact divorce has both financially and emotionally. Sapphire Wealth Planning - Helping Women Achieve Financial Independence! Contact Melissa to book your strategy session today.

Kerry started BeingFIT because she felt financial services for everyday families were lacking at best, filled with conflict of interest at worst, and more importantly missing the big picture. She knew she could do better and decided to create a modern financial services firm for everyday families looking for a family office like experience. Prior to BeingFIT, Kerry spent over 15 years working for large financial firms, specializing in retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, business, estate, employee benefits, and tax. She served as a Financial Planning Consultant to financial advisors, where she created and reviewed thousands of financial plans for optimal strategies and integrity. Kerry also provided financial education and consulting to financial advisors located at various institutions across the country. Now Kerry focuses her energy on providing her clients with holistic financial planning and tax advice, and educating the public in areas such as strategies for tax allocation and investment strategy, equity compensation planning, and real estate investing. Kerry is also a fitness advocate and loves meeting new people and learning about their money stories and fitness journeys. Outside of her professional work, you may find Kerry enjoying life with her 14 year old daughter, camping or cruising in their Jeep, traveling to fun locations, at the hockey rink watching her daughter play, lifting weights, or practicing yoga. Kerry’s 5 top values in life are family, health, independence, honesty, and meaningful work.

This is my second professional life. My first was healthcare administration. I completed a Master in Health Administration and specialized in business development, physician services, risk management and regulatory administration. I looked at budgets, analyzed data, and helped departments work together. My husband became a physician which brought me even closer to the patient care side of healthcare. But life changes…constantly. I took a long detour to be a stay at home mom, then spent the last several years in the world of personal finance as a student and working alongside other financial planners. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and hold the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ™ designation. I am also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the XY Planning Network and the Financial Planning Association®. I started my own firm to provide you with an ongoing relationship so you can have a trusted partner to turn to for all your questions and concerns. Together, we can move forward to achieve your life goals. I live outside of Memphis, TN. I have two human kids and one furry one named Blue (our standard poodle and my running buddy). I read all the time. If not reading, I am running, cooking, eating, gardening, or playing the piano. My undergraduate degree is in psychology so the area of behavioral finance is fascinating to me. Why we do what we do, is a question that never gets old.

Michelle Vargas, Certified Financial Planner™ is the President of Waymaker Financial Planning, a Fee-Only firm that provides transparent and accessible financial guidance. She enjoys helping clients navigate and plan all aspects of their financial life so that they will worry less about their future and free up more time to spend doing what they love. After earning a degree in Finance from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1990, she moved to Florida and started her career with Harcourt Brace Publishing. Her journey into personal finance began when she signed up for her 401K and wanted to learn about additional options to plan for retirement. This eventually led to working as a financial advisor and completing the extensive education requirements for becoming a CFP® in 1998. She believes her experience as a young professional searching for unbiased advice enables her to better serve Gen XY professionals because she remembers what it was like being in their shoes. As a former homeschool parent and the wife of a federal employee, she is passionate about helping women, homeschool families, and federal workers plan wisely for a comfortable financial future. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking in Colorado, barbecuing with family, and working in her garden.

I work with two types of clients: small business owners who need financial clarity, and families who want to make smarter decisions with their wealth. For business owners, I act as a Fractional CFO—helping you understand your numbers, improve cash flow, plan for taxes, and make better strategic decisions. Most owners don’t fail because of a lack of effort—they struggle because they’re making big decisions without a clear financial framework. That’s where I come in. For families, I serve as a long-term financial partner. Whether you're approaching retirement, building wealth, or navigating a major life transition, I help you align your investments, tax strategy, and long-term goals into one cohesive plan. At the end of the day, my job is to help you see clearly, act confidently, and build a life that actually works—not just one that looks good on paper.

I believe that everyone should have access to a professional advisor who understands their needs and can help them achieve the lifestyle they desire. As a financial advisor, I am dedicated to learning about your personal goals and using them to build a retirement plan tailored to your unique situation. NexJenn Financial Services was founded in response to the demand for financial planning from my tax clients. Often squeezed between spending for their kids’ education, caring for an elderly relative and saving for their own retirement, many were anxious about their financial future. I have enjoyed helping my clients find a balance and focus on building a strong financial future. I am a CPA® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional®, as well as a Retirement Income Certified Professional®. Additionally, I am a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and the XY Planning Network. In my spare time, my husband and I volunteer at a homeless shelter. I also love to bike and travel and am an aspiring photographer. I have been married for 30 years and together with my awesome husband, we’ve raised three awesome kids.

I'm a fiduciary & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER living in Indianapolis, Indiana but serving clients nationwide. For years I've helped individuals and families plan for retirement and other imporant financial decisions. In college, I studied economics with a concentration in finance. After college, I worked for large wealth management firm in Indiana and then a boutique financial advising office specializing in retirement planning. That firm was later acquired and after a few years working for the acquiring firm I left to start WealthGuides. As an advisor I've worked with clients age 22 to 92. While I've worked with a wide range of people, I've always found my passion was with working with people to create a plan for retirement. As an advisor I provide guidance to my clients on taxes, their investment portfolios, estate planning, & charitable giving amongst others areas. I show people where they can save on taxes and I give clarity and strategies for how my clients can maximize the potential for what they can spend on themselves and give to others. On the personal side I'm a runner, a reader, a cat dad, and a traveler. I also enjoy sipping on a nice glass of wine or whiskey.

I am a seasoned technology professional and an entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley. I have experience starting and running a software company that was venture-funded and subsequently acquired by a public company. During my high-tech career, I got intrigued by money matters such as savings, investments, insurance, taxes in order to achieve my family's financial goals. Out of curiosity, I spent time reading and researching various aspects of personal finance. I realized that there are a growing number of financial options available with increasing complexity in these choices. My passion towards financial planning ultimately resulted in pursuing formal education in financial planning, subsequently completing the CFP Board requirements to be a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional. I launched Encover Personal Finance in 2018, primarily to help technology professionals achieve their financial life goals based on my own experience. I believe in serving clients honestly and transparently in a conflict-free manner. https://www.encoverpersonalfinance.com/about