Benefit Financial Services Group

Scott Sollars is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works with Benefit Financial Services Group in Phoenix, AZ, and has previously held multiple roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. since 2016. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consulting on $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets. The firm employs a diversified, model-based investment approach that incorporates a range of asset types and specialized strategies, including options-based borrowing programs and cryptocurrency exposure protocols.

Arash Navi is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group, where he has worked since 2019, following a prior role at Stevens First Principles Investment Advisors from 2016 to 2019. Navi is based in Irvine, CA. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions. The firm manages about $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consults on roughly $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets, employing a diversified investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Sophia Liu is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group. She previously worked at Capital Group-Private Client Services and Merrill Lynch. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions, managing $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consulting on approximately $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets as of the end of 2025. The firm employs a diversified, model-based investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis and offers various strategies including ESG and options-based borrowing programs.

Brent Miller is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2023 and previously spent eight years at Gradient Analytics. Benefit Financial Services Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services, with an investment approach focused on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Steven Yamshon is a financial advisor with Benefit Financial Services Group in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benefit Financial Services Group in 2019, he worked for Stevens First Principles Investment Advisors for 34 years and most recently served with the USDA Forest Service in the Los Padres National Forest. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services, focusing on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and select private investments.

Henry Vanbuskirk is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Richardson and Company, CPAs, Inc., and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional pension consulting services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios with a range of asset types, including ESG options and select private investments, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Braden Priest is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with ten years of industry experience. He has been with Benefit Financial Services Group in Irvine, CA since 2015. Benefit Financial Services Group serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services, focusing on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios with a variety of investment vehicles and fiduciary retirement plan services.

Christopher Rowey is a financial advisor with Benefit Financial Services Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2016 and at Bfsg, LLC since 2007. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its BFS Wealth Management and BFS Institutional Services divisions. The firm manages approximately $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consults on about $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets, employing a diversified, model-based investment approach that integrates multiple analytical methods and includes options and derivative strategies.

Patrick Powers is a CFP®, CFA®, and PFS™ at Benefit Financial Services Group with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2016. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services, focusing on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and fiduciary retirement plan management.

Chad Noorani is a financial advisor with Benefit Financial Services Group in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with BFSG, LLC since 2013 and with Benefit Financial Services Group since 2011. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions. The firm employs a diversified, model-based investment process incorporating various asset types and strategies, managing $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consulting on approximately $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets as of the end of 2025.

Paul Horn is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Puplava Securities, LPL Financial, and Financial Sense Wealth Management. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through wealth management and institutional services. The firm manages diverse portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis and is notable for its scale, use of options-based borrowing programs, and affiliations with various financial service providers.

Grace Lau is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2017 and previously spent 20 years at Pacwest Financial Management, Inc. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax-related services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios across multiple asset classes and includes ESG options and cryptocurrency exposure with client consent.

Nicole Chou is a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sperry Equities and State Street prior to joining BFSG in 2018. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm focuses on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and provides ERISA fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Martina Schackman is a CFP® and CFA® with 33 years of industry experience. She is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group, where she has worked since 2019. Prior to that, she spent eight years with Prudential Investment Management Services and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers wealth management and institutional pension consulting services, focusing on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and acting in ERISA fiduciary roles for retirement plans.

Mark Blom is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions. The firm uses a diversified, model-based investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis and manages over $1.5 billion in discretionary assets and approximately $18 billion in assets under consultation for retirement plans.