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Derek Kartchner

Advisor at The Partners Wealth Management

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Firm

The Partners Wealth Management

Location

Safford, AZ 85546

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

< 1 year

About

Derek Kartchner is a financial advisor at The Partners Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience before joining the firm in 2025. He has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, serving as President and Managing Member of Gila Insurance Group LLC since 2016. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies using internal and third-party models, mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, generally with discretionary authority from clients.

Client services

Based on The Partners Wealth Management

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Tamp program/model manager/sub advisor

Expertise

Based on The Partners Wealth Management

Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on The Partners Wealth Management

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees may be charged for financial planning engagements.

Percentage

up to 2.99% annually (negotiable based on assets, complexity, and relationship)

Commissions

Investment Advisory Representatives may earn separate commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents; commissions are separate and in addition to advisory fees.

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for one-time financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Fee-only: Investment advisory fees up to 2.99% annually based on assets; platform fees up to 0.25% annually; third-party Model Provider or TPIM fees up to 1% annually; hourly financial planning fees up to $400/hour; fixed fees for financial planning engagements; retirement plan advisory fees up to 1% annually or fixed rate.

Location

805 W Court St S

Safford, AZ 85546

Most active in

Arizona

Work history

ThePARTNERS Wealth Management

2025 - Present (1 year)

Gila Insurance Group, LLC

2016 - Present (10 years)

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