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Desmond Balbin

Wealth Coach

Desmond Kāne Balbin is a native Hawaiian born on O’ahu and attended Kamehameha Schools, Sarah Lawrence College and UH Manoa. With a BFA in Dance and Theater, he realized early on that his passion would not sustain his lifestyle in Hawaii. To make a living while performing and choreographing, he found success as a client advisor in luxury retail and as an internet marketer for almost two decades. He enrolled with Tardus as a client after seeing his mother’s accelerated success. His goal was to create enough passive income so he would have free time to follow his dreams. Now, as a Wealth Coach his desire is to help people become financially empowered so they too can follow their passions and be financially free.

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Our Team

David Taylor III

David M. Taylor III is an award-winning financial executive. He currently serves as President of  for McBride and Taylor Investments, L.L.C. David has more than 17 years in the financial industry and has expertise in business development, financial coaching and investment management at high levels of excellence.

Mike Moore

As a Wealth Coach at Tardus Wealth Services, I’m passionate about helping individuals and families create financial freedom through education, strategy, and personalized coaching. My approach is built on the belief that anyone—regardless of where they start—can take control of their money and design a life of true independence with the right plan and mindset.…

Alexis Scranton

Alexis Scranton is an Atlanta native, mother, and seasoned educator who brings over two decades of experience training and coaching adult learners across the U.S. and Asia. Her journey into financial education began by teaching money management to “caring professionals” in education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. As a Tardus client, Alexis has experienced the transformative…

George Larsen

Born and raised in Orange County, California, George brings a lifelong passion for helping others and a results-driven approach to his role as a Wealth Coach at Tardus. With a strong background in finance, investing, and real estate, he has a deep understanding of how to build sustainable, long-term wealth. George is dedicated to guiding…

Kawliga Dukes

Kawliga is a devoted husband, proud father, and accomplished entrepreneur whose life embodies resilience, growth, and purpose. Raised by a single mother in the streets of Baltimore, he learned early that knowledge is not only power—it is accessible to anyone willing to seek it. Inspired by the great thinkers and teachers of self-improvement, he began…

Joon Lim

Joon holds a BBA from the University of Hawaii with a concentration in finance. From a young age, he knew his calling was anything and everything that related to business and finance. After graduating, he worked in financial analysis for multiple local Hawaii banks where he climbed up the corporate ladder. These days, he’s busy…

Tanner Oman

A native of South Dakota, Tanner lives just 15 minutes from Mount Rushmore, 45 minutes from the Badlands, and 30 minutes from Deadwood. Much like the landscape of South Dakota, his personality is free and open, while his views on money and work reflect a conservative mindset centered around diligence and the pursuit of the…