Associates

Perry Buckman is Partner and President of Pathlight Advisors headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. He has over 20 years of experience focusing on private client wealth and institutional retirement plan management. 

From 2021-2023 Perry has been recognized by Forbes™ Magazine as one of the Best in State Wealth Advisors in Arizona.* Perry has also held the Platinum Council distinction from 2012-2023. This distinction is held by a select group within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production in the previous year, and professionalism. These designations underscore his ability to understand his clients’ aspirations and develop comprehensive and holistic strategies to help achieve those objectives. More importantly, it reflects his focus on earning his clients’ trust by offering sound, objective, and professional advice.

Perry holds several industry registrations including being an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), CRPC®, Series 7, Series 66, Series 31.

He is also able to incorporate insurance solutions into his clients plans with his variable life and health insurance licenses.

Perry received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona. In his free time Perry enjoys traveling and spending time with his family—especially the newest addition to his family, his beloved granddaughter.

*The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue, and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

*Insurance products are offered through our affiliated non-bank insurance agencies.


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CA Insurance LIC# 4033682

Resident State AZ

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Pathlight Advisors is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Nicole Corning is a Managing Partner of Pathlight Advisors. She holds several industry designations including that of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor CRPC®, and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary AIF®.  She has been part of the finance and banking industry in Scottsdale, Arizona since 2001.

Nicole is a member of the Retirement Advisor Council and was named one of the Top Women Advisor by the National Association of Plan Advisors, NAPA*, from 2018-2023. Nicole has also been named a Top Woman Wealth Advisor by Forbes Magazine in 2022, 2023 and 2024.** Prior to coming to Arizona, Nicole worked in Washington D.C. and had the honor of working on two presidential campaigns as well as several senatorial and congressional campaigns around the country.  Nicole is also a published author and hosts a podcast focused on working mother issues. She has appeared on the Katie Couric Show and has been featured in Financial Planning Magazine, 401K Specialist Magazine, NAPANet Magazine, and Plan Consultant Magazine. In 2020 she was named the inaugural chairwoman of the American Retirement Association Council for Women.  She is active in the Scottsdale non-profit community and sits on the board of the Care Fund, is a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class of XXIV, and sits on the NAPA Governmental Affairs Committee. Nicole graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her two sons and loyal rescue dogs keep her busy.
 

**The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue, and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

*The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Top Women Advisors were nominated for consideration by NAPA BD/RIA Firm Partners, and selected based on information about their practice, experience, and accomplishments as provided by nominees by a panel of industry experts chosen by NAPA. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Pathlight Advisors is a separate entity from WFAFN

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CA Insurance Lic# 0I03854    

Resident State AZ

As Managing Director-Investments with Pathlight Advisors, Ken uses over thirty years of industry experience to help his clients identify and reach their financial goals.  Ken has always had a passion for providing tailored advice.  He understands the unique risks of investing and uses that perspective to meet his clients where they are.  He listens to the needs of those he serves and uses that bond to help them navigate uncertainty to create the lives they dream of.

Ken holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC® designation. This program enables experienced advisors, who are focused on retirement planning for individuals, define a “road map to retirement.” There is a focus on clients’ pre- and post-retirement needs, as well as issues related to asset management and estate planning.

Ken has also held the Platinum Council* distinction five times, 2014-2016, 2022 and 2023. This distinction is held by a select group within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production in the previous year, and professionalism.

With his Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager designation, Ken creates portfolios specifically tailored to his client’s needs. The process is centered on each client’s life goals as they relate to their investment plan and is guided by Ken’s consulting process and deep investment knowledge. Most importantly he knows the significance of being very accessible to all his clients and listening to their needs.

Born in Wisconsin and raised in Montana, Ken is an avid mountain biker and is a fan of anything involving skis.  He also enjoys spending time golfing with his young son. He has been happily married since 2012 and is grateful for his wife’s continued support of his drive to serve his clients.

 
*The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of education components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.

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Resident State:  AZ

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Karen is dedicated to helping the clients of Buckman and Corning Financial Strategies Group address their financial needs by supporting our Financial Advisors as they develop investment plans that will pursue our clients’ long-term goals.   Karen’s extensive experience in operations and compliance helps her to assist our clients and Financial Advisors with the administrative side of the business.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Concordia University in River Forest, IL, Karen began her financial services career as a trading assistant with A. G. Becker in 1981.  Karen joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 1991, where she worked in management until the end of 2019 when she joined Buckman and Corning Financial Strategies Group.

Committed to helping the educational community thrive, Karen is a member of the board of the Concordia University Foundation and the Concordia University Foundation Investment Committee.  After moving from the Chicago area in 1999, she and her husband reside in Scottsdale.  Away from the office, Karen and her husband enjoy hiking and traveling to visit family, friends and new places.

Securities Registered in the following states:  Arizona

As a Financial Advisor for Pathlight Advisors, Danny specializes in personalized wealth strategies which include retirement asset management, investment planning, and retirement plan rollovers. Through Danny’s work with participants in the more than ninety Institutional Retirement plans managed by his team, he has a deep understanding of how to help individuals plan for all stages of their financial lives; from qualified plan rollovers and college savings planning to insurance needs analysis and comprehensive retirement planning. He enjoys working with individuals to help them navigate through critical life events and holds FINRA registrations including the Series 7, 63, and 65.

Prior to working at Pathlight Advisors, Danny worked at an institutional fixed income brokerage firm in the Bay Area with a focus on tax free municipal bonds, corporate bonds, treasuries, and mortgage-backed securities.

During his college tenure, he was captain of the Arizona State University swim team. Danny qualified for Olympic Trials and Men’s Division 1 NCAA Swimming Championships. He was a finalist in multiple PAC 12 and U.S National Championship meets. As a captain, the ASU men’s swim team finished in the top 25 division 1 schools in the country.

 

Securities Registered in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, MI, MS, NC, NM, NV, NY, SC, TX, VA, WI

CA Insurance License: Lic# 4008122    Resident State:  Arizona

Tory Thompson is a Registered Client Associate at The Pathlight Advisors of Buckman & Corning Financial Strategies Group. He began his affiliation with The Pathlight Advisors in April of 2023. Prior to his employment with Pathlight Advisors, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics from Grand Canyon University. Tory first gained experience in the financial services industry when he worked as an Advisor Support Representative at The Vanguard Group.

As a Registered Client Associate, Tory is dedicated to assisting the Financial Advisors with client operations and procedures. In this role he helps clients set up retirement and advisory accounts, assists with operational issues, and assists the Financial Advisors with facilitating client relationships.

Tory was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ where he spent most of his youth outdoors playing sports or in the mountains camping. He enjoys hiking on the weekends when the weather isn’t too hot, playing sports with his friends or spending the night in cooking and watching movies.

Resident State: Arizona

Securities Registered in the following states: Arizona

As a Client Associate, I am dedicated to servicing individuals and businesses with the development of their financial and investment strategies that line up with their needs, goals, and risk tolerance. My mission is to provide every client with the utmost client experience and customer service delivered with the highest level of professional integrity.

Earlier in my career, I worked as a Client Associate with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Peoria, Illinois. I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Finance.

In addition to helping my clients, I am committed to being active in my community. Currently I’m involved with the Arizona Sports League. Away from the office, I also enjoy hiking, working out, reading, chess and spending time with my loved ones. I currently reside in North Scottsdale, but by heart I’m a Midwesterner.

Securities Registered in the following states:  AZ
Resident State: AZ

As a Chartered Market Technician® (CMT) and Vice President with Pathlight Advisors Glen specializes in helping his clients with investment and risk management.  As a practitioner of CMT® market analysis he is uniquely qualified to help his clients navigate through times of market volatility.  Charting and technical analysis have always been a passion of Glen’s. 

He began his career at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange charting the futures market.  He used that knowledge to become a retail futures broker and spent seventeen years as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley before moving his practice to Wells Fargo.  He currently co-chairs the local chapter of the Chartered Market Technicians Association. Because of his technical background Glen has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and Futures magazine.  Throughout his years in financial services his commitment to empowering his clients in times of uncertainty has only grown deeper.

Glen grew up in Skokie, Illinois and attended Northern Illinois University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.   Though originally from the mid-west Glen has been a Phoenician for over forty years.  When he is not serving his clients, Glen enjoys attending art and theater events, wine tasting, hiking, and traveling.

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Resident State: Arizona

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Pathlight Advisors is a separate entity from WFAFN.

Kathleen Wilson, Senior Operations Manager, has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 23 years. During her career she has worked as a compliance manager where she assisted in supervising up to 52 support staff, reviewing account activity, training, and problem solving all while focusing on efficiency. 

Kathleen holds the FINRA Securities Registrations 7, 66, 9, 10, 23 and AZ Insurance License.  Kathleen strives to provide exceptional client service and is responsible for all operational items with Pathlight Advisors, including trading, account reconciliation, scheduling and transferring assets.

Kathleen loves cooking and staying active. She and her husband Dale are originally from the Pacific Northwest and have enjoyed living in Arizona for the past 24 years.  They stay busy with their two children and many outdoor activities including hiking, camping and sports.

Securities Registered in the following states AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, VA, WA,