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Tristan Medearis

Advisor at Merrill — Surprise, AZ W Bell Rd

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

1 year

Location

Surprise, AZ 85374

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,558

Across 3,161 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Tristan Medearis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill, and serves as a military police officer in the Arizona Army National Guard. Additionally, he works with Spark Driver delivering groceries and household items. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Based on Merrill

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Commissions

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Location

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Surprise, AZ W Bell Rd

16517 W Bell Rd

Surprise AZ 85374

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

1 year of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Surprise, AZ

Desert Compass Logistics LLC

2023 - 2023 • 1 year

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Army National Guard

2021 - Present • 5 years

Bellemont, AZ

Amazon

2020 - 2020 • 1 year

Buckeye, AZ

Pizza Hut

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Phoenix, AZ

Merrill

2017 - Present • 9 years

Phoenix, AZ

Pizza Hut

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Peoria, AZ

Arizona Motor Vehicle Division

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Phoenix, AZ

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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 having five years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Financial Partners of America LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Richardson has been with Valhalla Advisors since 2020 and has maintained his role at Financial Partners of America since 2011. Valhalla Advisors serves individual and business clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of asset classes. The firm uses a combination of cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis and employs strategies including derivatives and structured products to manage risk and income.

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

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Glendale, AZ

Moore Wealth Partners, LLC

Shawna Moore is the principal of Moore Wealth Partners, LLC in Glendale, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Foundations Investment Advisors and McKinney Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an insurance practice offering life, annuities, and long-term care products. Moore Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a model-based investment approach executed by sub-advisors and third-party managers, with ongoing performance monitoring and regular plan reviews.

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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