Large-firm, divorce financial planning financial advisors in Reno, NV

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 financial planning is crucial when you're navigating the financial complexities of ending a marriage, such as dividing assets or managing ongoing expenses. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how federal taxes, property division, and future financial needs intersect, leading to costly mistakes. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams, which can benefit your case.

  • Asset division insight. Confirm how they approach splitting retirement accounts, property, and debts to protect your long-term financial health.
  • Tax implications. Ask how they handle federal tax consequences of divorce-related transactions, since Nevada has no state income tax but other tax considerations.
  • Cash flow planning. Divorce changes your income and expenses; ensure they model your post-divorce budget realistically.
  • Coordination with legal counsel. Effective financial planning requires syncing with your attorney to align financial and legal strategies.

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Mitchell L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Reno, NV

Kestra Advisory

Mitchell Laughton is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of experience in the financial services industry, including long-term roles at Kestra Investment Services and ownership of The Laughton Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the JUSTin Hope Foundation and is vice president of The Prospectors Club. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, supporting investments with due diligence and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive

Jeremiah L

Series 63, Series 66

Reno, NV

Edward Jones

Jeremiah Lesniak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Reno, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Wealth management General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner

Clayton H

Series 65

Reno, NV

GK Wealth Management LLC

Clayton Holthaus is a Wealth Advisor with GK Wealth Management in Reno, Nevada. He joined GK Wealth Management while completing his finance degree at the University of Nevada, Reno and has been focused on wealth management since 2019. Drawn to GK’s fiduciary, client-first approach, Clayton helps individuals, families, and business owners make clear, confident decisions about their financial future. Clayton brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to financial planning and investment strategy. He works with clients to understand their goals, organize their financial picture, and develop strategies aligned with their values, needs, and long-term objectives. Clayton earned his Bachelor of Business in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, snowboarding, playing sports, exploring Tahoe, and spending time with family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Business Financial Management
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Calvin W

Series 66

Reno, NV

Merrill

Calvin Wilson is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Carol's Cafe, and Bates College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christopher F

Series 66

Reno, NV

Wells Fargo Clearing

Christopher Ferre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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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
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Amanda is a Series 66 license holder and has partial ownership in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options using proprietary research and tools, with services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Lance L

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Lance Lohr is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996, focusing on advising and managing client portfolios and wealth management strategies. Lance holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lance graduated from Moeller High School, played football at Vanderbilt University, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Lance follows Merrill's tradition of community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning Women's Finance Women Professionals

Jacob H

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Edward Jones

Jacob Heinz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His previous positions include roles at Fidelity Investments and E*TRADE Capital Management. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.

Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Real estate investing Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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Teresa G

CFP®

San Francisco, CA

Aspiriant, LLc

Teresa Greenip is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Aspiriant, LLC in San Francisco. She has been with Aspiriant since 2019 and previously worked at Mosaic Financial Partners and iStar. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing investment management, wealth planning, and family office services. The firm offers customized investment programs and expanded family office capabilities, including accounting, banking support, and specialized consulting beyond typical advisory offerings.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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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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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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