FOUNDER, BOYER FINANCIAL SERVICES
WHY:After career starting as tight end for Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets, former NFL player moved to Newport Beach where he founded local advisory firm now with $100M in assets under management.
IN THE NEWS:Huntington Beach’s Edison High School last year inducted him into its Athletic Hall of Fame and retired his jersey number.
QUOTABLE:“When I picked up my first check, I couldn’t wait to put my hard-earned money to work. As I opened the envelope and saw how much taxes were withheld, I was astonished, and a bit upset. The tax man took a chunk out of my salary! Now I had a degree in finance and was well-versed in taxes, but until you see the effect of it on paper, it’s not as real.”