Large-firm, divorce financial planning financial advisors in Arizona
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
Divorce often triggers complex financial decisions, especially when dividing assets and planning for your future independently. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook long-term tax impacts or fail to align your financial plan with your new life stage. Large-firm advisors typically have access to extensive resources and teams that can support multifaceted divorce cases.
- Asset division insight. Confirm how they approach splitting retirement accounts, property, and investments to minimize tax consequences.
- Post-divorce cash flow. Ask how they help you rebuild budgets and manage expenses on a single income.
- Retirement planning reset. Ensure they consider how divorce affects your retirement timeline and savings strategy.
- Coordination with legal counsel. Check if they work closely with your attorney to align financial and legal outcomes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig D
Series 63, Series 65
Phoenix, AZ
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Craig Despres specializes in divorce financial planning within a large firm setting, offering expertise in asset division, cash flow management, and retirement planning adjustments post-divorce. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he brings three years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and 65 credentials, while his firm, Mass Mutual Investors Services, supports diverse client types with programs like wrap accounts and money-manager options, providing broad resources for complex financial needs.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Tracy B
Series 66
Bullhead City, AZ
Edward Jones
Tracy Blackwell's expertise in divorce financial planning and retirement income strategy equips her to address the complex financial decisions arising from divorce, including asset division and retirement planning resets. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers access to extensive resources and a broad range of investment strategies, with a fee structure of up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from other advisors in Arizona.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Melissa C
Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Wells Fargo Advisors
Melissa Crews specializes in divorce financial planning within a large firm setting, offering expertise in asset division, cash flow management, and retirement planning reset, which are crucial for navigating post-divorce financial complexities. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, she brings 15 years of experience and serves high-net-worth clients at Wells Fargo Advisors, a firm known for its extensive resources, proprietary research, and comprehensive planning tools, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Lynette K
Series 66
Phoenix, AZ
SPC
Lynette Kontkanen specializes in divorce financial planning within a large firm, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and wealth management tailored for women professionals and public service employees. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she provides segmented and comprehensive flat-fee financial plans with ongoing consulting capped fees, distinguishing her from others by combining a large firm's extensive resources with personalized, transparent pricing and a focus on clients navigating post-divorce financial transitions.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Howard M
Series 66
Sierra Vista, AZ
Raymond James Financial
Howard Merkwan specializes in divorce financial planning within a large firm setting, offering expertise in asset division, retirement income strategy, and business ownership considerations. Based in Sierra Vista, AZ, he provides flat-fee and hourly fee structures, backed by 15 years of experience and the resources of Edward Jones, a firm managing over $1 trillion in assets and serving millions of clients nationwide.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $700,796
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