Sometimes, the best success stories are born from adversity. For Andre Pennington, a leading Arizona estate planning lawyer and financial professional, his journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by his family and clients.

Through his law firm, Pennington Law, PLLC, he has built an empire dedicated to helping families protect and grow their wealth, creating a legacy that endures for generations.

The Foundations of Purpose

Growing up in foster care and facing challenges such as a stepmother battling addiction, Andre had to navigate a difficult path from a young age.

“I didn’t have a good family growing up, so my family is the most important thing to me,” he shares. This perspective shapes his approach to estate planning: understanding the immense responsibility people feel in protecting their loved ones.

Building an Empire

Andre’s professional journey began humbly — with just two slabs of wood and a $200 Walmart computer. What he lacked in resources, he made up for in determination and vision. Over the years, Pennington Law has grown into one of the nation’s 1,200 fastest-growing companies, earning a spot on the prestigious Inc. 500 list and expanding to employ over 1,500 people across several businesses.

Central to Andre’s philosophy is the idea of getting “1% better every day.” He embraces challenges and believes in stepping outside one’s comfort zone to achieve extraordinary results. “If you want results, you have to do certain things that scare you,” he says.

A Mission to Build Generational Wealth

Andre’s expertise lies in estate planning — a critical yet often overlooked tool for transferring and preserving generational wealth. His mission became clear through personal experiences, such as witnessing his grandmother’s life taken by dementia and navigating the shortcomings of an advisor’s poorly set-up estate plan for an elderly client.

These moments reinforced a question that drives his work: Why should families have to start over financially with each new generation? For Andre, estate planning is about more than legal documents; it’s about creating holistic, tailored strategies that secure financial stability and peace of mind for families, regardless of their starting point.

Leadership Through Service and Example

As a leader, Andre embodies the principles of servant leadership. He believes that to inspire others, one must first care deeply about their success and well-being. “If you don’t care about people, no one will follow you,” he explains.

Andre’s leadership style is rooted in vulnerability and honesty, sharing his own struggles and failures to connect with his team. “Through my vulnerability, people see that I am human, and that we can all learn to do better.” He builds teams with diverse skills and empowers leaders at all levels, encouraging growth and learning for everyone around him.

A Legacy of Faith, Resilience, and Vision

Andre’s faith has been a guiding force in his life. He views his role not as steering the wheel but as peddling the bike, recognizing a higher power at work. His relentless work ethic reflects his commitment to creating a better future for his family and clients.

He also holds a grand vision: to become a billionaire so he can die a millionaire. For Andre, it isn’t about personal wealth; it’s about creating opportunities for others to succeed. “A millionaire knows how to make money; a billionaire knows how to make others millionaires,” he says, emphasizing the potential for good that comes with financial empowerment.

From humble beginnings to building a legacy of generational wealth, his journey inspires others to embrace faith, take risks, and prioritize family.

“I was not perfect, but I did everything with courage and impenetrable faith,” Andre reflects. His life serves as a reminder that, no matter where you start, the impossible becomes achievable with determination and the right mindset.

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I’m a senior leader at The Elliott Group with over 12 years of client service experience and have held a substantial leadership roles in the automotive industry. I’m also an accredited coach, a writer, speaker, and a triathlon finisher. To contact me for engagements you can reach me at [email protected].