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About Us

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Summit Financial Solutions is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with offices in Gilbert, Asheville, San Antonio, and Houston, but we service clients across the United States. We first established with the goal of helping clients address every aspect of their financial lives, and it has maintained a focus on delivering personal service since its inception. Our team collectively brings over 100 years of experience in financial planning.

As independent fiduciaries affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, we operate without ties to proprietary products or commission-based sales requirements. Founded by Managing Director Steve James, who has been affiliated with Cambridge since 2004, we emphasize long-term client relationships built on integrity, commitment, and personalized guidance. We are dedicated to supporting multigenerational wealth and helping clients pursue their financial objectives.

Tempe, AZ

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Steve James

Wealth Advisor

About Steve
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Nestor Montoya, ChFC®, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

About Nestor
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Joe Cooper, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

About Joe
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Jack Patterson, CFP®

Wealth Advisor

About Jack
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Bill Goodman

Wealth Advisor

About Bill
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Hannah Dabbs Mendoza

Operations Manager

About Hannah
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Cassie Saine

Client Experience Manager

About Cassie
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Alyssa Paniagua

Client Service Specialist

About Alyssa
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Caroline Cooper

Executive Assistant

About Caroline
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Chloe Leach

Office Manager

About Chloe
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Maddie Gill

Client Service Specialist

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Zana Uehling

Client Service Specialist

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Gilbert, AZ

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Dawn Lloyd,
JD, CFP®, CRPC®

Wealth Advisor

About Dawn

Asheville, NC

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Jay Womack

Wealth Advisor

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Becky Carney

Administrative Associate

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