Financial Advisor, Principal

Jim Parry brings more than 40 years of experience helping agricultural landowners, ranching families, and multi-generational farm operators bring clarity and confidence to complex financial decisions. His work is focused on ensuring clients’ financial needs and objectives are met so they can concentrate on what matters most—family, land, and long-term legacy.

Jim takes a planning-first, relationship-driven approach, grounded in the realities facing ag families, including land sales, tax exposure, and succession planning. A key area of focus in his practice is the thoughtful use of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) as part of tax-deferred exchange and income-planning strategies for clients transitioning out of actively managed property.

In addition to advising clients and implementing investment strategies, Jim serves on the investment committee and actively participates in the due diligence process, particularly around DST offerings. He believes disciplined underwriting and sponsor evaluation are essential when clients are reinvesting proceeds from generational land.

At his core, Jim believes this business is about relationships—not transactions. An entrepreneur and philanthropist by nature, he is committed to advocating for his clients’ financial well-being and continually seeking ways to add long-term value through thoughtful guidance and stewardship.

Email:

jimp@ironridgeadvisors.com

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Financial Advisor, Principal

Cameron Rafati has more than 15 years of experience in real estate development and finance. He understands how land, debt, taxes, and cash flow work together—especially for ranchers, farmers, and multi-generation landowning families facing major decisions around selling property or stepping back from active management.

Cameron works in real estate investment and securities, with a strong focus on Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and tax-deferred exchange strategies. His role is to help clients reinvest sale proceeds in a way that makes sense, prioritizing income, simplicity, and long-term protection of what they’ve built.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree from USC, a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Utah, FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, and is a former licensed real estate broker. Cameron also writes and teaches continuing education for CPAs and real estate brokers, helping professionals better serve landowning clients.

Outside of finance and real estate, Cameron is also a musician. Under the name Rafferty, he wrote a hit song in 2015 that was featured in Apple iPhone 6S commercials worldwide and performed at festivals from Norway to Mexico.

That background shaped how he works. Cameron believes that if people don’t understand the message, it doesn’t matter how smart it sounds. He explains complex financial concepts the same way he’d write a song—clear, direct, and easy to follow.

In a future shaped by AI, Cameron believes clarity and simplicity matter more than ever. He skips the jargon, speaks plainly, and focuses on making sure clients understand their decisions—because clear thinking leads to better outcomes.

Email

cameronr@ironridgeadvisors.com

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Executive Financial Assistant

Jessica Renovato plays a central role in supporting the firm’s leadership across financial operations and day-to-day execution. She understands how the details behind the scenes—paperwork, timing, communication, and follow-through—directly impact client experience and firm efficiency.

Jessica works closely with advisors and clients to prepare and review financial reports, manage client communications, process investment paperwork, schedule appointments, conduct investment research, and monitor cash flow and transactions. Her role is to keep operations running smoothly so advisors can stay focused on client decisions and long-term planning.

Since joining the firm, Jessica has built strong expertise in financial operations and earned the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and industry standards. She is known for her leadership, organization, and clear communication, and is a steady point of contact for both clients and internal teams.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys yoga, arts and crafts, and listening to podcasts.

jessicar@ironridgeadvisors.com

Client Experience Manager

Michelle Melroy brings more than 40 years of experience in client experience and service management, with a background spanning the nursing, travel, and real estate industries. Her career has been built on one simple principle: take care of people, pay attention to details, and follow through.

As Client Experience Manager, Michelle is responsible for making sure every client feels supported, informed, and well cared for throughout the entire process. She understands that clients often come to us during major life and financial transitions, and she takes that responsibility seriously.

Michelle is a registered nurse and maintains her nursing license, which strongly shapes how she approaches her work. She is extremely detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and deeply caring by nature. She treats clients the same way she would patients—listening closely, anticipating needs, and making sure nothing gets overlooked.

Clients consistently enjoy working with Michelle because she is responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in their experience. She believes clients should always feel like a priority—not a number—and she takes pride in making complex processes feel smooth, clear, and human.

michellem@ironridgeadvisors.com