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Unlock Your Dreams with Dedicated Support

Our independent firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, provides clear, personalized guidance to help you navigate life with confidence. Many of our clients have spent decades building their careers and wealth, and as they approach retirement, they seek a firm that offers more than just investment management—they want a trusted partner. Rather than chasing high-volume growth, we take a selective, high-quality approach, ensuring each client receives the dedicated attention they deserve.

Start with the Conversations That Matter

Start with the Conversations That Matter

At EMC, financial planning doesn’t happen across a desk—it happens over coffee, in the kinds of conversations where trust is built and real connections are formed. We value our relationships with clients and take the time to understand their priorities, goals, and concerns. Our personal service extends beyond discussions to offer real support during life’s biggest transitions.

Financial Strategies That Fit Your Life, Not Just Your Portfolio

Financial Strategies That Fit Your Life, Not Just Your Portfolio

True financial confidence comes from having a strategy that reflects what matters to you. Our goals-based approach is designed to help our clients turn their wealth into a tool that supports their priorities. We also work closely with your other trusted professionals, including CPAs and attorneys, to ensure a fully integrated approach that aligns every aspect of your financial world.

Meet the Team

Our experienced team is here to help you unlock your dreams and get the most from what you’ve earned. Meet the professionals who are here to support you through every challenge and opportunity.

Michael Cochell

Wealth Management Advisor

(480) 463-8862

michael@emcwealth.com

Passionate about the financial world since I was young, I always knew I would spend my career in financial services. Now, as an investment advisor and retirement planner, I know I am exactly where I should be. After college, I began...

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Jennifer Bates

Client Service Associate

(619) 795-9649

batesj@ceteranetworks.com

Jen's professional experience includes 15 years in retail bank operations and 4 years in investment services, most recently at Stifel Financial Corporation. She currently lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband and 2 incredibly...
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Our Commitment to You

We take you and your financial situation seriously—that’s why we’ve outlined our core values as a constant reminder of the quality of service you deserve. 

Prioritize Your Dreams

Our partnership goes beyond just getting your assets in order. We’re here to help you unlock your dreams and stay on track to reach them through every challenge and opportunity.

Cut Through Complexities

We’re here to help you cut through the noise and focus on where you need to be. We explain every recommendation so you always have a clear picture of what’s going on with your assets.

Ground Your Decisions

Clients deserve a partner who brings experience and insight into every financial decision. We take our role as a guide seriously, helping you take every step forward with confidence.

Build Solid Connections

Relationships are the foundation of everything we do. We truly care about our clients—their lives, goals and futures—and take the time to listen and understand what matters most.

Make Every Decision with Confidence

Make Every Decision with Confidence

Financial confidence comes from understanding, which is why education is a fundamental part of our process. We take the time to explain financial strategies in a way that makes sense, ensuring you feel informed and empowered every step of the way. We believe that the more you understand your financial future, the more confident you’ll feel in every decision.

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 Our team is ready to meet to discuss your financial objectives and explore strategies customized to your specific experience. Let's begin the discussion today.

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Comprehensive Planning with Industry-Leading Support

Through our partnership with Cetera, we gain access to extensive financial planning knowledge, unbiased investment research, and top-tier legal and financial services—enabling us to deliver personalized, comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs.

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Planning Team

Provides guidance on legal and financial services, including wealth transfer, retirement distribution, business succession, tax-efficient planning and more.

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Investment Management Team

Offers market research, asset allocation insights, and economic analysis to help our advisors make informed investment decisions for you.

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Financial Plan Design Team

Supports our advisors by creating customized, goal-based financial plans, leveraging their deep industry knowledge to enhance client outcomes.

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Who We Serve

We serve individuals, families, professionals and executives as they progress through life’s events and shifts.

How We Help

Our Approach

At EMC, we take a goals-based approach to planning to ensure you stay on track to the future you desire.

Our Approach

Our Services

Our personalized solutions are designed with you at the center, keeping you on track to the life you envision.

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