Tiffani Sharp is a dedicated and highly accomplished attorney, investment advisor, and real estate advisor with over 20 years of experience in asset attainment, business formation, estate and succession planning, and generational wealth building. Specializing in helping undervalued communities—a term she created to describe groups historically overlooked and denied opportunities due to being seen as less valuable—achieve financial success, Tiffani has built a distinguished career advancing the economic rights of these groups.
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Throughout her career, Tiffani has worked extensively in state and federal law, constitutional law, business and equity law, women’s rights, immigration, and diversity and inclusion. Her commitment to these causes has earned her a reputation as a fierce advocate for economic equity and social justice.
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As an esteemed speaker and writer, Tiffani has shared her insights on business law, entrepreneurship, wealth generation, and women's and human rights at numerous conferences and publications. She is a 2x TEDx Speaker, inspiring audiences with her passion for economic empowerment. Her dedication has also taken her around the globe, where she has collaborated with women and undervalued communities in developing countries to elevate their socioeconomic status through entrepreneurship.
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Tiffani's expertise is further underscored by her designation as an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™ (ABFP™), enhancing her approach to financial services with a focus on psychological factors influencing financial behaviors. She aims to revolutionize financial advice for women and undervalued communities through tailored financial strategies, educational workshops, and the application of behavioral finance principles. T. Sharp’s approach is comprehensive; she not only focuses on financial and investment planning but also on building trusting and empathetic relationships with her clients, aimed at empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve better financial outcomes.
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Tiffani holds the prestigious title of Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator and also proudly operates T. Sharp Wealth Management LLC, the only Black woman-owned independent registered investment advisory firm in the Sacramento area.
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Her academic achievements include a Cannabis Law certificate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, earned to advocate for communities historically penalized in the now-legal cannabis markets, ensuring they have access to opportunities previously denied. She also holds a Juris Doctorate in International Law from the same institution and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University of Sacramento. Tiffani is admitted to practice law in California, U.S. District Court Eastern District, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, she is an investment advisor representative in California.
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Residing just outside Sacramento, Tiffani enjoys life with her daughter, dog, cat, and an impressive collection of over 200 houseplants.
Credentials
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Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™ (ABFP™)
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FINRA Series 65 License
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Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator
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Certificate in Cannabis Law
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Legal Specialization in International Law
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Admitted to the California State Bar
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Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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Admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of California
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Admitted to the Eastern District Court of California
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Juris Doctorate from UOP, McGeorge School of Law
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University of Sacramento
Published Interviews & Presentations
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Accomplishments
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Consults with local and state government officials and organizational leaders on race, gender and identity issues.
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Designed, developed and ran entrepreneurial incubator for women of color and marginalized women that helped over 100 women of color locally and over 200 women internationally incubate and successfully run new businesses.
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Created and provided implementation advice on diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for local businesses and government.
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Developed and project managed local and international business education initiatives for underrepresented and marginalized women and girls in four countries.
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Helped over 500 victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and persecution based on gender, religion and orientation and their families live safe and happy lives free of harm and fear.
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Advised local governmental and private businesses on implementing equity policies for communities adversely affected by the “War on Drugs.”
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Built and facilitated cross-cultural business partnerships domestically and internationally.
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Panelist, Lecturer and Public Speaker on matters pertaining to race, ethnicity, gender and identity.
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Selected as a TEDx Changemaker and TEDx speaker for my international and local community work in the area of underrepresented women and business.