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Blakely Walters Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$173,704,025

Clients

314

17% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

63

Typical

Average account size

$553,198

About

Blakely Walters Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis and also assists clients in selecting third‑party money managers when appropriate.

The firm follows a tactical allocation approach aimed at reducing risk and improving performance, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across both long‑ and short‑term holdings. It employs a range of instruments — including exchange‑listed securities, mutual funds, municipal securities, variable insurance and annuities — and may recommend cash positions, specific stock selections, or reallocations for diversification, tax harvesting, or risk management.

Distinctive features include an employer-sponsored group investment advisory plan delivered through its affiliate Planning Grounds L.L.C., which offers a payroll‑deducted subscription option for employees along with periodic one‑on‑one meetings and workshops. Blakely Walters also operates affiliated businesses that provide insurance, tax preparation, and mortgage services, a structure that enables coordinated service offerings but also creates disclosed conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Group investment advisory service

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management

Occupation focus

Self-Employed

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee of up to $5,000 per financial plan, negotiated in advance

Percentage

0.5% to 1.5% per annum depending on strategy complexity and account size; average fee approximately 1.0% per annum

Commissions

Separate commissions for insurance and mortgage products when acting as insurance agents or mortgage loan officers; not part of advisory fees

Project-based

$300 per hour for financial planning services

Subscriptions

Fixed monthly fee of $20 for group investment advisory plan participants through employer payroll deduction

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees up to $5,000 per plan, negotiated in advance; hourly fees at $300 per hour

Main office location

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

3333 N Hayden Road

Scottsdale AZ 85251, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · North Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Edward M

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

Edward Maruna is a financial advisor at Blakely Walters Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force and currently continues service in the Air Force Reserve. Blakely Walters Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing fee-based asset management, financial planning, and third-party money manager referrals. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage risk and customize portfolios to client objectives.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals
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Paul B

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

Paul Butler is a financial advisor with Blakely Walters Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Planning Grounds L.L.C., as well as involvement with Blakely Walters Insurance, LLC. Blakely Walters Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing fee-based asset management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a tactical allocation investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, customizing portfolios to client objectives and offering an employer-facing subscription plan with payroll-deducted fees.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals
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Sloan W

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

Sloan Walters is a financial advisor with Blakely Walters Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He co-founded Blakely Walters Wealth Management in 2009 and has held roles at related firms including Blakely Walters Insurance and Planning Grounds Lab. Outside of finance, he is also an artist and musician involved with Silver Lake Rodeo. Blakely Walters Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with fee-based asset management, financial planning, and third-party money manager referrals. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, customizing portfolios to client objectives and offering unique employer-sponsored investment advisory plans with payroll-deducted subscriptions.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals
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Kathryn S

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

Kathryn Swan is a financial advisor with Blakely Walters Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Next Financial Group, Inc. She has also worked in education at Grand Canyon University and Marist Catholic High School. Blakely Walters Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through fee-based asset management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to customize portfolios aligned with client objectives.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals
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James B

Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Blakely Walters Wealth Management

James Blakely is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Neighborhood Loans and multiple entities under the Planning Grounds and Blakely Walters names, where he has been involved since 2009. Outside of advising, he has ongoing involvement with Blakely Walters Insurance and various business ventures related to wealth and tax management. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with insurance and credit product offerings.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals
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