Top family Business financial advisors in Chandler, AZ

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.

You might need a family business advisor if you're navigating ownership transitions, managing complex family dynamics, or planning succession to keep the business thriving across generations. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook how personal relationships impact financial decisions, leading to conflicts or missed opportunities.

  • Succession planning insight. Look for advisors who understand how to balance family roles with business needs to create smooth leadership transitions.
  • Conflict navigation skills. Ask how they help families address disagreements that could affect business stability.
  • Tax and estate coordination. Confirm they integrate business planning with personal estate strategies to protect family wealth.
  • Long-term growth focus. Ensure they consider both business performance and family goals when advising on financial decisions.

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Jeffrey D

Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Merrill

Jeffrey Dinkel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2014 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Theresa C

Series 63, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Theresa Clemmons is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2017 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 1ST PHORM, a supplement company, where she serves as a representative. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, employing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kathleen B

Series 65

Chandler, AZ

Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC

Kathleen Barrett is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2023. She has over two years of industry experience and also operates Barrett Bookkeeping and Tax LLC, providing bookkeeping and sales tax services. Barrett has held roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Meredith Dekker Financial Services in various capacities since 2018. Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative and technical methods in its planning, and integrates insurance, tax preparation, and accounting services into its offerings.

Divorce financial planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Stevi M

Series 63, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Edward Jones

Stevi Mumma is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Professional Athlete Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Chandler, AZ

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Matthew Clay is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner and CEO of MJC Investment Properties, LLC, which manages commercial office space leased to the firm. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through customized portfolios and third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

Edward B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Garden City, NY

Merrill

Edward Blatz serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals and families, focusing on estate and wealth management needs. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1985, he has provided personalized financial solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward's expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. He collaborates closely with clients' tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to ensure comprehensive management of clients' financial and personal affairs. Edward is recognized as a member of The Blatz-Rooney Group, which was named to the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in golfing, reading, and tennis.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Family Business Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning
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Chase G

Series 63, Series 65

Foster City, CA

IEQ Capital, LLC

Chase Garbers is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, Garbers had a career in professional football, including time with the National Football League and the United Football League. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments 10b5-1 plan design Family Business Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional
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Eric S

Series 66

Peoria, IL

Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC

Eric Scovill is a financial advisor at Storehouse Wealth Management, LLC in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bedrock Digital Asset Management, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Menold Construction and Restoration. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns YouAre Launched LLC, a business consulting and syndication company. Storehouse Wealth Management serves individuals, families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services. The firm manages approximately $21 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach that incorporates both traditional and alternative asset classes.

Family Business Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katherine F

Series 63, Series 66

Richmond, VA

Covenant Wealth Advisors

Katherine Fonville is a financial advisor at Covenant Wealth Advisors in Richmond, VA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been leading Fonville Wealth Management LLC since 2010. Covenant Wealth Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, endowments, and family businesses. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with primarily passive funds and third-party portfolio management to deliver comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services.

Family Business Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael E

CFA®

Tysons Corner, VA

Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC

Michael Elliott is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at CFRA Research, Avascent, Raymond James & Co., and Marriott & Co Investment Banking. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, managing approximately $701 million for around 55 clients. The firm uses customized investment policy statements, mean-variance optimization, and a core-satellite investment approach that includes both liquid public securities and alternative investments, alongside wealth-transfer and family-governance services.

Wealth management Family Business Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals

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