CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Flagstaff, 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.
If you're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds to potentially enhance returns or reduce risk. A common pitfall is underestimating the complexity and illiquidity (difficulty selling quickly) of these investments, which can affect your overall financial plan.
- Experience with asset types. Ask which private or alternative assets they have guided clients through, such as real estate, private equity, or hedge funds.
- Risk assessment approach. Confirm how they evaluate the unique risks these investments carry and how they fit into your broader portfolio.
- Liquidity planning. Discuss how they help manage cash flow needs given that alternative investments often can't be sold on short notice.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand how their compensation aligns with your investment goals, especially since alternative investments can have complex fees.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Eric B
CFP®, Series 66
Flagstaff, AZ
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Eric Bowdler, a CFP® with 13 years of experience in Flagstaff, AZ, specializes in private and alternative investments, wealth management, and retirement plans for business owners. Operating within Independent Financial Group, LLC, a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, distinguishing him from others by combining extensive expertise with flexible fee structures and a broad range of client services.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Matthew F
CFP®, Series 66
Sedona, AZ
Uptick Partners, LLC
Matthew Fitzgerald, a CFP® with nine years of experience, specializes in private and alternative investments and offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services. Based in Sedona, AZ, he works through Uptick Partners, which serves a diverse client base including trusts and corporations, using an asset-allocation approach with third-party managers and risk-assessment tools, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional investments.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $934,617
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Theodore D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Flagstaff, AZ
Dwyer Financial, LLC
Theodore Dwyer, a CFP® and ChFC® with 45 years of experience, specializes in private and alternative investments in Flagstaff, AZ, offering access to alternative assets with third-party due diligence. His firm employs fundamental analysis and institutional mutual funds, providing flat-fee consulting and a 1.0% AUM investment management fee, distinguishing him with a seasoned, independent approach and a focus on business owners and retirement plans.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $411,340
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