Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Douglas, 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.

When you're organizing your assets and final wishes, you want an advisor who understands the full scope of estate planning — from wills to trusts to powers of attorney. A common mistake is overlooking how state-specific rules and local community factors affect your plan's effectiveness.

  • Local tax insight. Confirm how they incorporate Arizona's property tax environment and retirement community trends into your estate plan.
  • Comprehensive document review. Ask if they regularly update all key documents to reflect changes in your life and state laws.
  • Asset transfer strategies. Look for advisors who explain how to pass assets smoothly to heirs while minimizing probate delays.
  • Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work with your attorneys and tax experts to align your estate plan with your overall financial picture.

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Araceli S

Series 63, Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

J.P. Morgan Securities

Araceli Sarinana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility process.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Dallen H

CFP®, Series 65

Sierra Vista, AZ

Haws Financial Planning LLC

Dallen Haws is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and serves as an advisor at Haws Financial Planning LLC since 2019. Prior to his current role, he held management responsibilities at Stronghold Steel, a rebar supply and fabrication company. He continues to be involved in managing operations at Stronghold Steel alongside his advisory work. Haws Financial Planning LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients. The firm emphasizes passive investment management using index funds and ETFs while integrating fundamental and technical analysis, and it coordinates tax and estate planning through affiliated professionals and third-party specialists.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management General estate planning guidance
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Tait W

Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Tait Wilcox is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Castle and Cooke Arizona Inc. for nineteen years and spent time at Cochise College. Wilcox serves as a commissioner on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Sierra Vista. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, combining proprietary strategies and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

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

Vicky M

ChFC®, Series 66

Douglas, AZ

Edward Jones

Vicky Merritt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Douglas, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. She has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Cheryl B

Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

Raymond James Financial

Cheryl Bracamonte is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2026 before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of advising, she co-owns a rental property in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

Government Employee
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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