Top general tax planning financial advisors working with baby boomers in Scottsdale, AZ

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John Heilner is a financial advisor at WT Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with WT Wealth Management since 2013. Heilner was also involved with WT Tax Accounting from 2014 to 2023. WT Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-education services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses proprietary investment models focused on diversification, low fees, and quarterly rebalancing, and it offers ESG options and values-based screening, alongside affiliated professional services such as tax accounting and estate law.

Scott Pilchard is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Manning & Napier Advisors, Midfirst Trust Company, and LPL Financial. He serves as Co-Chairman of the Arizona Agricultural Education FFA Foundation's fund development committee. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models for portfolio management and offers financial planning, separately managed accounts, and retirement plan services.

Abe Askil Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a principal advisor at Titan Capital Management since 2021. He was previously with Titan Capital Management, LLC for 20 years. Abe holds a Series 63 license and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Titan Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other registered investment advisors. The firm uses a Global Tactical Asset Allocation approach with proprietary quantitative models to manage assets across various strategies and serves approximately 129 clients with $84.2 million in regulatory assets under management.

John Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Savvy with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.M. Arbour, LLC, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, Fitzco Trading, and Gelber Group White Plains. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and provides referrals to a tax advisory firm. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

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.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

Terry Thomason is the sole advisor at Replica Wealth Advisors Inc in Colorado Springs, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Replica Wealth Advisors in 2019, he worked at Gradient Advisors, LLC and Mountain Range Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019. He also operates an affiliated insurance practice, Mountain Range Insurance Advisors, offering life insurance, Medicare, long-term care, and annuity products. Replica Wealth Advisors is an independent, single-advisor firm that provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes asset allocations and monitors third-party managers who execute trades, while also offering written financial plans and educational workshops.

Deon Blaney is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Management LLC in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Wealth Management LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed life insurance agent. Private Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, focusing on a small client base with approximately $123 million in assets under management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored portfolios, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, using a combination of long-term, short-term, and active trading strategies.

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.

Chase Burton is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at the University of Tennessee and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on pressure washing services. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Ryan Paul is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting on a limited basis. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach utilizing both passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Glenn Fels is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 1985, he has assisted individuals, families, and businesses in growing their wealth and achieving their financial objectives. Glenn offers a range of services including retirement planning, education plans, wealth accumulation preservation and transfer, estate planning services, executor and trust administrative service, and access to consumer banking services. For business clients, he provides services such as cash management, group benefit plans, commercial banking, financing for business development, real estate financing, investment banking, and succession planning. Glenn holds a Bachelor's degree from Rider University, earned in 1983, and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Bucks County Estate Planning Council. Raised in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Glenn currently resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Outside of his professional work, he spends time with his family, works on improving his golf game, and makes weekend trips to the beach. He is married with two grown sons.

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