Bonnie Maize (AIF®, CFP®, JD)
Bonnie Maize focuses in the
following client markets or areas of practice:
- Cash Flow/Budgets/Credit Issues
- LGBT Couples and Families
- Middle Income Client Needs
- Novice Investors
- Tax Planning
- Women's Financial Planning Issues
- Cash Flow/Budgets/Credit Issues
- LGBT Couples and Families
- Middle Income Client Needs
- Novice Investors
- Tax Planning
- Women's Financial Planning Issues
Planning Specialties
Bonnie specializes in working with women and novice investors.Additional Information
Bonnie is a financial coach, planner, and investment advisor based in Topeka, Kansas. With a practice that embraces clients from all backgrounds and corners of the country, she welcomes and serves them with a unique blend of down-to-earth friendliness and financial expertise.
With an educational background in law and finance and experience advocating for social justice, Bonnie set out to democratize financial advice when she opened Maize Financial (now Blazing Star Financial) in 2021. She earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation, showcasing her commitment to carrying out a fiduciary standard of care and serving the best interests of her clients, and the CFP®, showcasing her commitment to upholding the highest standards of service in the financial planning profession.
Bonnie lives with her husband and three children outside of Topeka. She enjoys reading, watching hockey, and trying to keep her houseplants alive. She is a committed volunteer at a local non-profit organization that aims to financially empower individuals traditionally left out of financial services.
Bonnie founded Maize Financial (now Blazing Star Financial) in 2021 to put her passion for working with a diverse clientele into action. She is committed to serving those who have historically been marginalized in the financial sector, with a special focus on women and LGBTQ+ individuals and bridging the racial wealth gap. Her practice is a safe space for all, reflecting her deep-seated values of diversity and equity.
As a financial ally, Bonnie is dedicated to guiding her clients through their financial journeys, ensuring that each plan reflects their personal values and life goals.
NAPFA Start Date
April 11, 2019