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Dudley J Balzer

Advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group — Sun City West, AZ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Sun City West, AZ

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The Wealth Consulting Group

Multi-team

Total advisors

128

Across 57 offices

Clients per advisor

99 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$466,923 Low

HNW client ratio

33% High

About

Dudley Balzer is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with LPL Financial and V Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Balzer is involved as a member and manager of JPB Farms, LLC, a real estate rental business. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, and supports clients through multiple custodial platforms and sponsored programs, with additional integration of legal-service pathways and sub-advisory resources.

Client services

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

Occupation focus

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Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Based on The Wealth Consulting Group

SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time fixed financial planning engagements typically range from $500 to $10,000 depending on scope and complexity.

Percentage

$1,000 - $10,000: 2.95% total fee for MWP platform (includes LPL program fee, strategist fee, and advisor fee) $1,000 - $10,000: 2.50% total fee for OMP platform (includes LPL program fee and advisor fee) $250,000+: 2.95% total fee for PWP platform (includes LPL fee, separate account manager fees, and advisor fee) $50,000+: 2.95% total fee for MAS platform (includes LPL program fee, manager fee, and advisor fee) $100,000+: 2.95% total fee for MAN platform (includes LPL program fee, manager fee, and advisor fee) $5,000+: 1.35% total fee for GWP platform (includes LPL program fee and advisor fee)

Commissions

Advisors may also be registered representatives receiving commissions from LPL Financial; commissions vary by product.

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees range from $100 to $500 per hour, based on complexity and advisor discretion.

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial advice fees charged at a non-negotiable monthly rate; specific amounts vary, billed directly to client.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning fees generally range from $500 to $10,000; ongoing advice fees range from $500 to $8,000 annually. Fee-only: Financial planning fees generally range from $500 to $10,000; hourly consulting fees range from $100 to $500 per hour.

Location

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Sun City West, AZ

Sun City West AZ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

27 years of industry experience

WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Sun City West, AZ

LPL Financial

2011 - Present • 15 years

Joliet, IL

V Wealth Management, Llc

2011 - 2023 • 12 years

Overland Park, KS

BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc.

2005 - 2011 • 6 years

Joliet, IL

Harrisdirect LLC

2004 - 2005 • 1 year

Joliet, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, AZ

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Joel Beyer is a financial advisor at 21:5 Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Heritage Wealth Management and RFG Advisory. Beyer has been self-employed since 1989 and founded 21:5 Advisors in 2024. 21:5 Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and facilitates estate-planning document preparation through third-party technology platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies guided by modern portfolio theory and emphasizing integrated operational and cybersecurity planning.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Peter M

Series 63, Series 65

Sun City West, AZ

Martin Financial Solutions, LLC

Peter Martin is the sole advisor at Martin Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent firm based in Sun City West, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 2012. In addition to his advisory work, Martin is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, and health insurance. Martin Financial Solutions provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on asset allocation primarily using exchange-traded funds, incorporating fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, and also offers a bi-monthly economics newsletter on a subscription basis.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Long-term care insurance Disability insurance
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Carlos A

Series 65

Gelndale, AZ

Alvarado & Associates, LLC

Carlos Alvarado is the principal of Alvarado & Associates, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Glendale, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked with Althia Capital Advisors and currently holds a financial analyst role at Jacobs Solutions. Additionally, he is associated with Caudal Capital in Panama, where he holds a license to provide investment advisory services. Alvarado & Associates offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, focusing on diversified portfolios that emphasize income generation, risk management, and long-term capital stewardship. The firm manages client accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting regular reviews and utilizing Interactive Brokers for execution and global access.

Wealth management
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Charles H

ChFC®

Peoria, AZ

Authentic Financial Planning

Charles Herman Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently practicing at Authentic Financial Planning in Peoria, AZ. His background includes roles in financial planning, tax preparation, mortgage brokerage, insurance, and real estate sales. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his business, The Money Agency, and operates a mortgage lending firm. Authentic Financial Planning serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporations with ongoing financial planning and investment management through tiered packages and project-based services. The firm offers a multi-meeting initial planning process, regular reviews, and a mix of billing options, supported by affiliated businesses in insurance, tax, real estate, and mortgage services disclosed as separate lines of business.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Young Families
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Jonmark R

Series 63, Series 65

Glendale, AZ

Valhalla Advisors LLC

Jonmark Richardson is a financial advisor with Valhalla Advisors LLC in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Financial Partners of America LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Jonmark has been associated with Financial Partners of America LLC since 2011 and founded Valhalla Advisors LLC in 2020. Valhalla Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management alongside financial and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach involves long-term trading based on cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis and includes the use of derivatives and structured products tailored to each client.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Shawna M

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Glendale, AZ

Moore Wealth Partners, LLC

Shawna Moore is the principal of Moore Wealth Partners, LLC in Glendale, Arizona, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, McKinney Financial Group, and other firms. She also operates an insurance practice offering life, annuities, and long-term care products. Moore Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a model-based investment approach using sub-advisors and third-party managers, with quarterly account reviews and plan updates.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Long-term care insurance Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement
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