Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Sierra Vista, 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 general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for healthcare decisions in case you become unable to speak for yourself. Without clear planning, your wishes might not be followed, or your loved ones could face unnecessary legal hurdles.

  • Comprehensive document review. Confirm they help create or update wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to your situation.
  • Asset protection insight. Ask how they address protecting your property and investments, especially considering local tax and community factors.
  • Succession planning clarity. Ensure they discuss how your estate will be managed and transferred smoothly to heirs or beneficiaries.
  • Coordination with other professionals. Check if they work with your tax advisor or attorney to align your estate plan with your overall financial goals.

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Jacob M

Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

Ameriprise

Jacob Meyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously served in the United States Army from 2016 to 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm combines internal research and third-party data to produce tailored recommendation reports, with implementation carried out by clients or their advisors.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Justin H

Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

Edward Jones

Justin Haymore is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sierra Vista, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Francis D

Series 63, Series 65

Sierra Vista, AZ

First Command Advisory Services

Francis Desimone is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and two years of industry experience. He has served in the United States Army and currently works as a Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst with the Arizona National Guard. Desimone is also the owner and operator of Desimone Family Financial Services. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, focusing on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, with investment management conducted by a centralized team using preapproved model portfolios and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Jason C

Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

LPL Financial

Jason Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2023, he spent seven years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies implemented through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tamara S

Series 63, Series 66

Sierra Vista, AZ

Wells Fargo Clearing

Tamara Somers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years at Merrill. 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 a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired 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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