3573 E Sunrise Drive, Suite 133, Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 895-3682
Financial clarity for the road ahead
About Us
Established in 2011, Divorce Financial Consultants, LLC is one of the few firms in Arizona that focuses exclusively on Divorce Finance. We provide quality financial advice to clients including forecasting the long term effects of a divorce settlement. We have a particular affinity for complex cases such as those involving businesses, executive compensation, the self employed, and high net worth individuals. We work directly with divorcing individuals, or as a support to divorce attorneys, mediators, and as financial neutrals in collaborative divorce cases.
Our Mission
To help you through a divorce by providing financial advice that will empower you to make important decisions for the future.
Our Goal
Reduce remorse, limit anxiety and preserve your resources.
Janet Baker, CDFA®, CFP®
As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ and Certified Financial Planner®, Janet’s focus is on guiding clients through the financial transition of divorce and beyond. Janet is the owner of Divorce Financial Consultants, LLC which was established in 2011. Janet is a trained mediator and a Certified Collaborative Divorce Practitioner. She is the chairperson of The Collaborative Law Group of Southern Arizona.
Janet has worked on over 500 divorces as a mediator, collaborative financial neutral or as an expert witness in court. Janet is a former Board Member of the Financial Planning Association of Southern Arizona and is a current Advisory Board Member of Divorce Recovery, an organization dedicated to providing emotional and educational support to members of Tucson families going through a divorce or separation.
With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Janet has retired as a Financial Advisor with DKGB Financial. Having owned and operated a successful small business, and having experienced the loss of loved ones unexpectedly, as well as a divorce, Janet knows firsthand the importance of financial planning and is passionately committed to educating and serving her clients. Her areas of expertise include budgeting, survivor needs, education funding, investing and asset allocation, tax management, retirement planning, estate planning, cross-border planning, and divorce financial planning.
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LaShaun Shelby, MBA, CDFA®, CFP®
LaShaun Shelby is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a trained Collaborative Divorce Practitioner with Divorce Financial Consultants, LLC. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Accounting and earned her MBA from Florida A&M University. After more than 10 years in accounting, LaShaun relocated to Southern Arizona when her husband transitioned from military to civilian life and shifted her own career to focus on helping families navigate the financial complexities of divorce.
Having experienced major personal and professional transitions herself, LaShaun brings empathy, insight, and expertise to guide clients through their own financial changes, including post-divorce planning and long-term financial strategies. As a CFP®, she provides comprehensive guidance across all six core planning areas: insurance, investments, taxes, retirement, estate, and cash flow/budgeting.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, serves as Youth Director at her church, and volunteers with her children’s schools and organizations such as the Girl Scouts of America, where she has previously served as a Troop Leader. She is also a Wealth Manager with DKGB Financial, where she specializes in helping individuals in transitions, including divorcing individuals.
Jonathan Gardner, CDFA®
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.