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Nicholas Ryan Bair

Advisor at Cetera — Surprise, AZ W Grand Ave

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

18 years

Location

Surprise, AZ 85374

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,190

Across 5,084 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Nicholas Bair is a CFP® and ChFC® financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent selling life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Surprise, AZ W Grand Ave

13985 W Grand Ave Suite 100

Surprise AZ 85374

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Arizona · Texas

Work history

18 years of industry experience

Cetera

2024 - Present • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Advisors LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

El Segundo, CA

Bair Wealth Management Llc

2023 - Present • 3 years

Scottsdale, AZ

Bair Properties,Llc

2022 - Present • 4 years

Sun City, AZ

J.P. Morgan Securities

2012 - 2023 • 11 years

Surprise, AZ

Chase Investment Services Corp.

2011 - 2012 • 1 year

AZ

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Joel B

Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, AZ

21:5 Advisors, LLC

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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