Seasoned, roth conversion strategy 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.
If you're approaching retirement or expecting changes in your income, you might consider converting traditional retirement funds to a Roth account to manage future taxes. Without careful planning, you could trigger higher taxes or miss opportunities to spread out conversions over several years.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan conversions around your expected income changes and tax brackets to avoid surprises.
- Long-term impact. Confirm they consider how conversions affect your Medicare premiums and Social Security taxation.
- Account prioritization. Find out which accounts they recommend converting first and why, based on your overall financial picture.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors often have deeper knowledge of complex tax rules and can navigate unexpected scenarios effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steven S
Series 63, Series 65
Gilbert, AZ
Smartt Wealth Solutions, LLC
Steven Smartt's 28 years of experience and focus on Roth conversion strategy make him well-equipped to guide clients in Arizona through tax-efficient retirement planning. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $5,000, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with personalized services and collaboration with other professionals, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 29 years
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Brian P
Series 63, Series 65
Waddell, AZ
Sequent Planning, Llc
Brian Penney's 22 years of experience and expertise in Roth conversion strategy make him well-equipped to guide clients through tax timing and long-term impacts of conversions in Arizona. His flat-fee and negotiable asset management fee structures, combined with his independent status and background as a founder and executive, distinguish him from others by offering flexible pricing and a broad understanding of retirement income and equity compensation tax strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $98,000
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Richard O
Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
Camden Financial Management, Inc.
Richard Oldenburg's 29 years of experience and focus on Roth conversion strategy make him well-equipped to guide clients through tax timing and long-term impacts in Arizona. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and integrates tax-aware, strategic asset allocation, distinguishing him from others by combining comprehensive planning with discretionary investment management in Scottsdale.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $3,925,114
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Brent M
Series 65, Series 66
Paradise Valley, AZ
Scottsdale Wealth Advisory LLC
Brent Matthew's 21 years of experience and expertise in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning make him well-equipped to guide clients through tax-efficient retirement transitions in Arizona. As an independent advisor at Scottsdale Wealth Advisory LLC, he serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a passive, long-term investment approach and a 1.50% AUM fee, differentiating him by combining deep tax strategy knowledge with comprehensive portfolio management and insurance expertise.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $385,248
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Scott S
Series 63, Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
Life Wise Planning Group LLC
Scott Sorum's 29 years of experience and expertise in Roth conversion strategy, retirement income, and Social Security optimization make him well-equipped to guide clients through tax-efficient retirement planning in Arizona. His firm, Life Wise Planning Group LLC, manages $52 million in assets with an active Tactical Sector Rotation strategy and offers flexible fee options including flat fees and subscriptions, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less diversified investment approaches.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $398,116
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