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Martin M Bender II

Advisor at Northwest Asset Management — Gilbert, AZ

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

29 years

Location

Gilbert, AZ

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Northwest Asset Management

Multi-team

Total advisors

61

Across 32 offices

Clients per advisor

45 Low

Avg AUM per client

$1,472,895 High

HNW client ratio

30% High

About

Martin Bender II is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Northwest Asset Management since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Bender Financial Planning, LLC and serves as secretary for a local bowling league. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized fiduciary approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering a range of investment, retirement, and consulting services.

Client services

Based on Northwest Asset Management

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Educational seminars or workshops Tax preparation

Expertise

Based on Northwest Asset Management

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Based on Northwest Asset Management

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee projects for financial consulting; fees vary depending on service scope and complexity

Percentage

Negotiable up to 1.75% annually

Commissions

Some representatives may receive commissions on sales of securities or insurance products, including asset-based sales charges, 12b-1 fees, and service fees

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning, consulting, and related services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert AZ

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Northwest Asset Management

2018 - Present • 8 years

Mercer Island, WA

Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Scottsdale, AZ

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth Llc

2012 - 2018 • 6 years

Scottsdale, AZ

Accelerated Capital Group

2012 - 2016 • 4 years

Irvine, CA

Gentry Wealth Management

2012 - 2016 • 4 years

Scottsdale, AZ

Fidelity

2002 - 2012 • 10 years

Chandler, AZ

Fidelity

2001 - 2001 • 1 year

Chandler, AZ

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Business activities & affiliations

Robinson C

CFP®

Phoenix, AZ

Montebello Avenue

I started in the advice business in 2012 as an intern at First Allied Securities. Lucky for me, I got to see the inside of a lot of classic wealth management firms - how the sausage was made. Fast forward to 2016, I've worked a few years in the industry, but I'm not happy with my trajectory; I want to write my own story. A couple of industry guys create a platform called XY Planning Network, seemingly tailor-made for me & my dreams. I want to serve the next generation of clients in a fair & transparent way, and I'd like to do it on my own terms. XYPN's little push, their "Yes, you can do this" at the September 2016 conference in San Diego, was the catalyst for launching my firm, Montebello Avenue Limited Company, which went live in February 2017. Today, my firm serves 50+ clients locally & throughout the country. I couldn't be more proud of our clientele or more hopeful about the future of the firm. Some more personal quick-hits: BS, Computational Mathematical Sciences, Arizona State University CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and the Alpha Architect blog Mississippi native Youngest of 4 siblings I love basketball, baseball, sushi, and my dog's underbite Married on 10/10/2020 to the love of my life

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Executive Newlywed/Engaged

Ekenna A

CFP®, AAMS®, AIF®, Series 66, Series 63

Scottsdale, AZ

Pacific Canyon Investments

Hi, I’m Ekenna Anya-Gafu, CFP, AAMS, AIF and the founder of Pacific Canyon Investments. I started this firm because growing up, I saw too many people make the wrong financial decisions, not because they didn’t care, but because no one ever showed them how. I decided to change that. After years in the industry helping build a firm from $200K to over $483M in assets, I launched PCI to bring honest, strategic, and empowering financial guidance to people from all walks of life. Whether you’re managing an IPO, a new or experienced healthcare worker, or want a better plan, I’m here to help.

Concentrated stock management General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity compensation tax strategy Inherited wealth Doctor or Medical Professional Technology Professional Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed African Americans/Black Minorities HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Behavioral coaching / decision support
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Don L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Mesa, AZ

Larson Wealth Management, LLC

Don Larson is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry and has operated Larson Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and also manages Larson Business & Tax Solutions, providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Additionally, Larson serves as secretary and treasurer for AEM International (US) Ltd. Larson Wealth Management offers investment supervisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs customized strategic asset allocation with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs across multiple asset classes.

Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Life insurance needs analysis Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Nicholas L

CFP®, Series 65

Gilbert, AZ

Kingdom Wealth Advisers

Nicholas Lombardozzi is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Kingdom Wealth Advisers in Gilbert, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Creative Planning, Keystone Wealth Partners, Edelman Financial Engines, Edelman Financial Services, and Barrows Sollenberger Group. Kingdom Wealth Advisers provides portfolio management and planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan accounts. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach favoring passive, long-term strategies and offers fiduciary advice to retirement and IRA accounts with documented client risk tolerance and investment policies.

Passive / index investing Real estate investing Annuities
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Chase F

Series 63, Series 65

Phoenix, AZ

The Financial Chase LLC

Chase Floyd is the principal of The Financial Chase LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with nine years of industry experience. He previously operated Floyd Financial Services LLC since 2015. The Financial Chase LLC is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and business clients. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach centered on strategic asset allocation using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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Jeffrey L

CFA®

Paradise Valley, AZ

Transcend Advisor Inc.

Jeffrey Lumin is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Transcend Advisor, Inc. He has nine years of experience at Transcend and five years as a self-employed professional prior to that. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, family trusts, and charitable organizations. Transcend follows a long-term, value-oriented investment approach based on classic securities valuation principles, emphasizing dividend-yielding assets and diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Income planning
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