Top Financial Advisors in Phoenix, AZ

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TFO Family Office Partners is the largest firm on this list, but it does not require a traditional minimum account size. Instead, it sets a minimum annual fee that ranges from $20,000 to $50,000, which could be a barrier for some clients. The firm may waive this fee in certain cases, depending on the relationship and scope of services.

The firm says that it can provide investment management services to a range of clients, including individuals (both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth), retirement plans, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations.

The advisory team at TFO is made up of professionals that hold certifications as certified public accountants (CPAs), certified financial planners™ (CFPs®) and chartered financial analysts (CFAs), among other designations.

Like other firms, TFO says that it works with clients to set investment goals and risk levels, then builds and tracks a portfolio based on those needs.

Client portfolios typically include no-load mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and separately managed accounts of individual stocks or bonds. In some cases, clients may retain certain individual securities for tax or personal reasons, which are noted as non-managed assets.

TFO follows a diversified investment approach. According to its Form ADV, the firm views diversification as a key strategy to manage risk. Rather than trying to pick individual stocks, it spreads investments across different assets and sectors to help protect clients from market volatility.

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Brookwood Investment Group provides fee-based financial advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, businesses and charities.

As a fee-based firm, there is some potential for a conflict of interest as the firm and its advisors may earn commissions from the sale of certain securities. However, both the firm and its advisors are bound to a fiduciary duty to put the needs of each client first.

The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including passive, active, tactical and blended approaches to manage client portfolios.

Their investment selections range from conservative options like cash, government and high-grade corporate bonds to more aggressive choices such as index funds, passively managed asset class funds, stocks and sector-specific investments like energy or housing stocks.

Additionally, the firm engages in more complex strategies involving leveraged securities, higher-risk securities, options, derivatives and short positions.

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Versant Capital Management is a fee-only firm that has one of the highest account minimums on this list ($4 million). However, the firm may be willing to waive or reduce this requirement under certain circumstances.

The firm boasts an impressive array of expertise, as it employs advisors with certifications like Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), chartered financial analyst (CFA) and more. Generally speaking, these advisors work with individuals both with and without a high net worth, retirement plans, charities and businesses.

Versant Capital Management’s investment model aims to reduce turnover, taxes, fees, proprietary products and unnecessary changes in asset allocation. The firm bases investment decisions on each client’s financial goals and risk tolerance, measuring success by progress toward those objectives.

Versant primarily invests its clients’ assets in equity securities, corporate debt securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, investment company securities, stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. The firm emphasizes the importance of a broad diversification of asset classes and investing over the long term, to allow investments to grow over time.

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Windsor Capital Management is a fee-only firm that specializes in equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolio management. The firm works with both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individual clients, as well as businesses, retirement plans and charitable organizations.

Account minimums at the firm depend on the style of portfolio management. For fixed-income accounts, the minimum is $200,000. For balanced accounts, it’s $400,000.

Windsor Capital Management offers traditional portfolio management services, web-based portfolio management services, advisory consulting services and advisory services to retirement plans. These services are offered on an individual basis or clients can opt for all of the above. Though the firm’s website is pretty bare-bones, it does have a blog that’s updated at least once a month that anyone can subscribe to. The firm also has its monthly newsletters posted online. 

The firm takes clients’ risk tolerances, time horizons and goals into consideration for its portfolio management services. However, the firm invests clients according to one or more of its model portfolios, which are designed for varying degrees of risk tolerance. Clients are not able to set restrictions on particular holdings, allocations or types of securities purchased.

Windsor Capital Management primarily recommends individual fixed-income and equity securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end mutual funds. Notably, tax efficiency is not a top priority for the firm when it’s investing its clients' assets. The firm advises that its clients consult a tax professional regarding the investment of their assets.

Strategy Financial Group is a fee-based advisory firm that offers financial consulting services and investment management. Clients include both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm's brochure also says that it works with pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and corporations

As a fee-based firm, there is a potential conflict of interest as the firm and its advisors may earn a commission for the sale of certain securities. However, both are bound to a fiduciary duty which means that the needs of the client must come first.

Strategy Financial says that it builds diversified portfolios to help clients earn long-term returns while reducing risk.

The firm picks third-party managers based on their strategy, track record, fees and how well they manage risk. It may move money into cash or low-risk investments when needed. Diversifying investments helps manage risk, but it doesn’t guarantee gains or prevent losses.

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Easton-Cambridge is a fee-based advisory firm that works with individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities.

The firm offers a range of advisory services that include investment management, selection of third-party money managers and platforms, financial planning, tax services, retirement plan advisory and estate planning.

Eaton-Cambridge provides services to high-net-worth individuals, other individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. While the firm generally requires a household to have at least $500,000 in assets, this minimum may be waived. However, if a client’s account is below $350,000, a minimum annual fee of $5,000 applies, billed at $1,250 per quarter.

The firm's investment philosophy is based on the academic findings of Markowitz, Fama, and French. It's heavily based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The firm develops portfolios based on a long-term asset allocation strategy that is consistent with the client's investment objective and risk tolerance.

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Tandem Wealth Advisors is a fee-only firm that serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles and retirement plans.

The firm generally requires a minimum of $500,000 in investable assets, although it may consider exceptions on an individual basis. It offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to individual financial needs, including income and cash flow planning, retirement planning, analysis of investment, retirement accounts and other services.

Tandem also charges a fixed fee for financial planning, which may be waived for clients who also use its investment advisory services. Fees are billed in advance based on a written agreement and usually do not exceed $10,000. There is no minimum fee.

The firm uses different strategies to manage client portfolios, including value, growth and GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investing. It focuses on diversifying across global markets and company sizes, especially mid and small cap stocks. ETFs are used to add more diversification. For risk management, the firm includes high-quality investment-grade bonds, aiming to reduce downside risk while pursuing long-term growth.

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Wall Capital Group (WCG) is a fee-only firm that works directly with high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, as well as charities and businesses.

WCG does not impose a minimum account size for individual clients. However, the firm generally asks for at least $50,000 for those receiving both asset management and full financial planning. It may accept smaller accounts at its discretion.

The firm says that it uses research from Morningstar, Ned Davis Research, and Charles Schwab & Co. to assess mutual funds and separate account managers.

WCG builds portfolios based on a client’s risk tolerance and goals, using strategic asset mixes that are adjusted over time. It takes a flexible approach, not favoring company size, investment style, or country, and makes allocation changes based on market conditions, valuations, and trends.

Services may include retirement planning, cash flow analysis, education funding strategies, investment planning, insurance review, and tax and estate planning.

Bledsoe Asset Management is a fee-only firm that caters to high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm's brochure says that it also works with trusts, estates, and pension and profit sharing plans.

While the standard minimum investment is $50,000, exceptions can be made at the firm's discretion, particularly if additional assets are expected or the client holds other accounts with the firm.

Bledsoe Asset Management uses a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental analysis, frequent trading, and both long-term and short-term purchase strategies. 

They typically invest in a diverse range of assets including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposits (CDs), annuities, options, government securities, REITs and money markets. The portfolio mix of each client will depend on the needs and risk level each.

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Mathis Wealth Management is a fee-based firm in Phoenix, Arizona. It works with both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement plans and charities. 

The firm provides a wide range of financial planning services that can cover retirement, investments, taxes, estate planning and other areas. 

For clients seeking investment management services, Mathis charges a percentage of assets under management. The firm says in its brochure that it has a maximum management fee of 1.25%. 

As a fee-based firm, some advisors at Mathis may earn commissions, but they are still required to act in the client’s best interest.The firm says on its website that they are "professionally and ethically obligated to place the client’s best interest first.” 

Advisors at Mathis hold designations like Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and accredited investment fiduciary (AIF®). 

Like other firms, Mathis develops personalized financial plans for clients that are based on specific income, assets and long-term goals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management and wealth advising services.