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Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

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Client assets under management

$142,003,285

Clients

278

21% high-net-worth

Advisors

7

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

40

Low

Average account size

$510,803

About

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and investment consulting to individuals (including high-, very high-, and ultra-high-net-worth clients), business owners, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. Services are offered on an ongoing discretionary or non-discretionary basis and packaged as Essential, Integrated, or Premium offerings, with stand‑alone planning and consulting also available.

The firm’s investment process is driven by an in-house Investment Committee that uses charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to build an investment selection list and model portfolios across risk profiles; Fortress also offers long-term buy-and-hold strategies, selective margin use for cash management, and select impact/ESG investing options. Portfolios are implemented through custodial accounts (primarily using Schwab institutional services), with trading authority granted via custodian- provided limited power of attorney and reporting that distinguishes assets under management ($142,011,990) from assets under advisement ($7,343,256).

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include referral and fee‑sharing arrangements with other advisers (for example, its relationship with Margo Financial, LLC) and formal promoter/solicitor relationships that result in paid referrals, as well as common ownership with Fortress Insurance Brokerage, LLC and the potential for insurance-related recommendations. The firm also provides specialized consulting for 401(k) plan lineups, 529 plans, and custodian-provided charitable donor account models (tracked as AUA rather than regulatory AUM), and documents procedures for standing letters of authorization and third‑party money movements that may have custody implications.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

One-time flat fees for financial planning services; Annual flat fees for ongoing services (e.g., minimum $1,200 for Focused Financial Planning Annual Flat Fee; $5,000 minimum Annual Flat Fee for Integrated Service; $8,000 minimum Annual Flat Fee for Premium Service).

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.50% $20,000,001 - $30,000,000: 0.40% $30,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.35% $50,000,001+: 0.30%

Project-based

$100 to $350 per hour depending on complexity; minimum two hours or $500 for financial planning services.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fees vary by service; e.g., Line-item Financial Planning minimum $500, Focused Financial Planning minimum $1,200, Thematic Financial Planning minimum $3,500, Comprehensive Financial Planning minimum $5,000, Business Owner Financial Planning minimum $5,000 Fee-only: Firm is fee-only; no commissions accepted.

Main office location

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

4640 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 211

Tucson AZ 85718, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Maryland · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Adam A

Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Adam Amante is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience and is also involved in business and consulting through Fortress Consulting, LLC, and non-variable life insurance and fixed annuities through Fortress Insurance Brokerage, LLC. Additionally, Mr. Amante provides notary services to clients at no charge. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an investment process guided by an in-house Investment Committee, offering a range of portfolio strategies including long-term buy-and-hold and selective impact/ESG investing.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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Christy K

CFP®, Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Christy Knotz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, American Family Insurance, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Charles Schwab. In addition to her advisory work, she provides non-investment services through business consulting, life insurance brokerage, and notary services. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process incorporating charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside specialized consulting services.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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Marie G

CFP®, Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Marie Gooch is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Series 65 license holder with five years of industry experience. She is the founder and Chief Compliance Officer of MarGo Financial, an independent advisory firm based in Tucson, AZ. Prior to establishing MarGo Financial, she worked at several firms including Fortress Financial Solutions and Gradient Advisors. MarGo Financial provides wealth management, financial planning, and educational seminars primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates as a fee-only independent adviser and focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party outside managers who have trading discretion and custody of client assets.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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Justin P

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Justin Pierce is a financial advisor with Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortress Financial Solutions since 2019 and previously held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, LLC, Nova Financial & Insurance Services, and Zimmer. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Pierce is the owner of Triumph Enterprises, LLC, which offers life insurance and fixed annuity products through Federal Employee Benefits Advisors, LLC. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals across wealth levels, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses an in-house Investment Committee to develop model portfolios based on fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering various investment approaches including long-term buy-and-hold and impact/ESG investing.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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James C

Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

James Campbell is a financial advisor at Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been associated with Fortress Financial Solutions and Campbell & Company Financial LLC since 2020. Outside of advising, Mr. Campbell is a helicopter pilot for Air Methods Corporation and works as a real estate agent with Realty Executives Tucson Elite. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs an in-house Investment Committee to develop investment selection lists and model portfolios using charting, fundamental, and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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Joshua S

Series 65

Millsap, TX

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Joshua Scott is an advisor at Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC with a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Fortress, he worked at Federal Employee Benefit Advisors and Tucson Valley Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Federal Employee Benefits Advisors, offering life insurance and fixed annuity products. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis through an in-house Investment Committee to construct model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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Kenneth N

CFP®, Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC

Kenneth Nesler is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC since 2016. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment process guided by an in-house committee, offering services that include financial planning, investment management, and consulting across various risk profiles.

Income planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired
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