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Supernova Scholars Overview

Supernova Scholar Working Board

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We are a nonprofit group that has come together for a common cause - to give H.B.C.U. students the training and knowledge necessary to build careers in the financial services industry.

Tim Byrnes

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Tim Byrnes is the CEO and Owner of Supernova Consulting Group, based in Melbourne Beach, Florida. With over three decades in the financial industry, Tim's focus is on helping financial advisors transform their practices into efficient and personalized wealth management businesses serving ultra-high-net-worth clients. 

Before joining Supern

Tim Byrnes is the CEO and Owner of Supernova Consulting Group, based in Melbourne Beach, Florida. With over three decades in the financial industry, Tim's focus is on helping financial advisors transform their practices into efficient and personalized wealth management businesses serving ultra-high-net-worth clients. 

Before joining Supernova, Tim held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, most recently as Managing Director and Market Executive in Wisconsin. He began his career in finance in 1989 and rose to leadership roles across multiple states, earning recognition for his contributions. Tim holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Outside of work, Tim enjoys traveling with his wife, Jennifer, visiting their children and grandchildren. He is also active in dog fostering, golfing, and running.

Shannon Guild

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Shannon Guild

Shannon is a dynamic Business Strategist and Executive Coach with a 25-year track record of advancing missions and collaborating for results. Having worked her way up from Intern to Executive Director over her 20-year career in Wealth Management, and after launching several businesses of her own, she has a keen understanding of how to def

Shannon is a dynamic Business Strategist and Executive Coach with a 25-year track record of advancing missions and collaborating for results. Having worked her way up from Intern to Executive Director over her 20-year career in Wealth Management, and after launching several businesses of her own, she has a keen understanding of how to define, inspire, and stay true to a vision while building the relationships and roadmaps that bring it to life. Prior to joining Supernova, Shannon founded and ran Three Moons Collective branding agency, where she helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders find their voice and grow their business with confidence. She holds a Marketing degree from Fox Valley College and studied Business Administration at Cardinal Stritch University. Shannon resides in northern Wisconsin with her husband Craig and their three pups, where they spend as much time as possible on the water, in the woods, and spending time with family. 

Brandon Hegg

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Shannon Guild

Brandon is a 15+ year veteran in the Financial Services industry working with Fortune 500 firms to develop, implement and execute their Sales Development Programs.  He present on topics of sales, growth and leadership nationwide as well as consulting for some of the top firms around the country.  Brandon brings his field-tested knowledge to set our scholars up for long term success.


Bruce Johnston

Bruce Johnston

Bruce Johnston

Bruce is a social media educator, speaker, and advisor interested in working with students to develop their communication strategies.

Courtney Knapp

Bruce Johnston

Bruce Johnston

Courtney joins the Board as a member at large.  Her skill sets include communication, leadership and training. 

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