About Kevin Canterbury
Kevin Canterbury is a financial advisor based in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Managing Director & Founder of Redstone Capital Management, LLC. He works with individuals, families, and business owners who want a clear, structured approach to organizing their finances and planning for the future.
Through his work at Redstone Capital Management, Kevin focuses on helping clients understand their options, make informed decisions, and stay committed to a long-term plan that fits both their goals and comfort level with risk.
About Kevin Canterbury
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Role:
Managing Director & Founder, Redstone Capital Management, LLC
Clients:
Professional Background:
Over 20 years working in the financial services industry, both as a business owner/operator, and working directly with business owners. Experienced individual and family financial planning with an emphasis on long-term relationships.
Professional Education:
Coursework and designations in comprehensive financial planning (e.g., CLU®, ChFC®), tax-efficient strategy, retirement, and insurance
Focus Areas:
Tax-efficient Investing, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans, Retirement Planning, Investment Strategies, and Long-Term Financial Planning
Background & Experience
Kevin Canterbury grew up in the Midwest, where values such as hard work, personal responsibility, and long-term commitment shaped his early perspective on both business and relationships. Those experiences continue to influence the practical, disciplined approach he brings to financial planning and client guidance today.
Kevin’s early professional experience includes service in the United States Army, where he developed the discipline, accountability, and teamwork that continue to inform his work with clients and long-term planning relationships.
After completing his military service, Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Over time, he transitioned into the financial services industry, building experience working with individuals, families, and business owners on retirement, investment, and broader financial planning considerations.
In addition to his advisory work, Kevin’s background includes experience as a business owner and operator. This perspective has contributed to his understanding of the financial and operational decisions business owners often face over time, including planning around growth, income variability, retirement, and long-term financial coordination.
Over more than two decades in financial services, Kevin has worked with business owners across a range of industries, helping them evaluate how personal and business financial decisions interact within a broader long-term strategy.
As his experience evolved, Kevin pursued additional professional education through programs focused on insurance, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial planning. This background supports his emphasis on structured, planning-driven relationships and ongoing financial guidance.
Planning Approach
Kevin’s planning approach is built around listening first, then organizing and planning. When working with clients, he typically:
Starts with a detailed discussion of goals, time horizons, and financial priorities
Reviews existing accounts and investment strategies and explains how each piece fits into the broader picture
Talks openly about risk, volatility, and trade-offs in plain language
Encourages questions until clients feel comfortable with the plan and next steps
Working With Other Professionals
Many financial decisions overlap with tax, legal, and estate considerations. When appropriate and at the client’s request, Kevin coordinates with other professionals—such as tax advisors or attorneys—to help ensure strategies are aligned. This collaborative approach is designed to keep the overall plan coherent while respecting each professional’s role.
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ChFC® (updated on 9.9.22 using the American College for Financial Services website)
The CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT® (ChFC®)designation is issued by The American College of Financial Services and is granted to individuals who have at least three years of full-time, relevant business experience and a high school diploma or the equivalent are required to use the designation. The candidate is required to take mandatory courses which include the following disciplines: financial, insurance, retirement and estate planning; income taxation, investments and application of financial planning; as well as two elective courses involving the application of the aforementioned disciplines. Each course has a final proctored exam and once issued, the individual is required to submit 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
CLU®
The CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER (CLU®)designation is issued by The American College and is granted to individuals who have at least three years of full-time business experience within the five years preceding the awarding of the designation. The candidate is required to take a series of mandatory courses which include, for example, the following: insurance planning, life insurance law, fundamentals of estate planning, planning for business owners, income taxation, group benefits, planning for retirement needs, and investments. Each course has a final proctored exam and once issued, the individual is required to submit 30 hours of continuing education every two years.