Phoenix, AZ Office

Chad Blanton is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Simplicity Group since 2017 and Guardian Wealth Management since 2021. Outside of financial services, he is a co-founder of Trademark Apparel, an apparel company based in Scottsdale, AZ. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities when appropriate, alongside model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly, and offers technology and operational support to other advisers through its TAMP platform.

Nathaniel Barton is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Brownstone Financial and Guardian Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Senior Planning Advisor with Simplicity Group, focusing on case illustration and product support. Simplicity Wealth provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are monitored and rebalanced regularly, as well as technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Nicholas Kaiser is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth, where he has worked since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Investment Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, while also providing advisory services and technology solutions for other advisers.

Sergio Serrano is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Simplicity Wealth since 2026 and has prior experience at Simplicity Group and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Before entering the financial industry, he held roles at the University of California Merced and its campus bookstore. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Aleksandr Melkumov is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including The Leaders Group Inc and Cole Capital Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in consulting for the cannabis industry and conducts investment opportunity due diligence through his own businesses. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and offers advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan solutions. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and supports other advisers with technology and operational platforms.