Meet Our Advisory Team
Our Albuquerque-based financial advisors offer personalized financial planning, investment management, and strategic tax planning services to individuals and families. We help our clients make confident, informed decisions about their finances, whether they’re preparing for retirement, planning their estate, or growing generational wealth.
Our team has deep experience serving professionals in the Rio Grande Valley, working with business owners & entrepreneurs as well as retirees and pre-retirees.
If you’re searching for a financial advisor in Albuquerque, NM, our team is ready to support your financial goals.*
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Managing Directors
Andrew Reinhardt, CFP®
Partner, Managing Director
Andrew Reinhardt, CFP®, is a Managing Director at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona and is responsible for client service and new client development. Andy has specific expertise in the financial planning areas of retirement analysis, investment management, insurance, and tax and estate planning. Andy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and he is also a member of the Financial Planning Association. Andy has spent over 15 years in facilitating growth and asset protection strategies for both high net worth individuals and families. Prior to joining BPWA, Andy was at Capital Investment Counsel and served as an investment consultant with Charles Schwab. He also worked for Hackett Investment Advisors as a Portfolio Manager. Andy has degrees in Business Administration and Exercise Science, with emphasis in Finance and Management, from Northern Arizona University, where he was a member of the Track & Field team and earned All-Conference and All-American honors as a sprinter and scholar.
Andrew Saltzman, CFP®
Managing Director
Andrew is responsible for working with Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors Private Client Services Group. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, he worked as an Investment Advisory Representative for 11 years. Andrew also oversees the implementation of Strategic Operations. He earned his BA from the State University of New York and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®). Andrew also earned his LUTCF certification from The American College. Andrew works as a mentor for the Arizona Quest for Kids program and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Brian Coughlan, MBA, MSIM
Partner, Managing Director
Brian Coughlan is a Managing Director at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona and is responsible for client service and new client development. Brian is also a member of the Beacon Pointe Investment Committee. Brian has 16 years of investment experience with major banks and private money management firms. In addition to his expertise in customized portfolio management, investment recommendations and financial planning, he has also underwritten municipal bond issues throughout the United States, and is a visiting Professor of Finance in the Keller Graduate School of Management’s MBA program. Currently pursuing his Chartered Financial Analyst accreditation, Brian is a member of the CFA Institute and the Phoenix Society for Financial Analysts (PSFA). He holds an MBA and a Master of Science degree in Information Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business and graduated with a degree in Finance from the University of Arizona. In his spare time, Brian enjoys playing golf, hiking, camping and spending time with his family.
Bruce Meyer, JD, LLM
Partner, Senior Managing Director
Bruce is the Senior Managing Director of BPWA AZ and is responsible for the BPWA AZ office. Prior to joining BPWA AZ Bruce was the Managing Director of Copperwynd Financial, a Scottsdale based investment firm. Bruce earned a B.A. from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL; a J.D. from I.I.T.-Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL; and a LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL. Additionally, Bruce holds a CPA designation (inactive). Bruce is active in the community and has served on various boards and committees for the National Kidney Foundation of AZ, The Phoenix Children’s Hospital, The Phoenix Boy’s Choir and Congregation Beth Israel. Bruce has been married to Pam since 1986 and has three children. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, skiing, and relaxing with friends and family.
Chris Palermo, CFA®, CFP®
Partner, Managing Director
Chris Palermo, CFA, CFP®, is a Managing Director at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona and is responsible for client service and new client development. Chris brings over 15 years of investment experience. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) professional, Chris specializes in portfolio management with an emphasis on financial, retirement, estate, tax and insurance planning, and focuses on providing investment solutions that are tailored to each client’s specific goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Chris was at Capital Investment Counsel, and prior to that, a portfolio manager with Northern Trust in Phoenix where he managed assets for high net worth individuals, foundations and non-profit organizations. Previous to Northern Trust, he worked for Charles Schwab where his various roles included asset management, derivative trading, and conducting investment seminars across the United States. Chris graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance. Furthermore, he is a member of the Phoenix CFA Society and the Phoenix Financial Planning Association. In his free time, Chris enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with his wife and two children.
Landen Lunsway, CFP®
Partner, Managing Director
Landen Lunsway, CFP®, is a Managing Director at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona and is responsible for client service and new client development. With over 14 years of experience in the financial industry, Landen has extensive knowledge of investments, insurance, tax, estate and retirement planning. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Landen was a Portfolio Manager with Capital Investment Counsel, and prior to that worked with large investment advisory clients at Charles Schwab Advisor Services. Landen graduated magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Finance. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification. He is an active champion of the Chris Freeman Scholarship through the NAU Foundation benefiting students whose lives have been impacted by cancer. In his free time, Landen enjoys skiing, soccer, traveling and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Wealth Advisors
Brian Plowman, CFP®
Senior Associate Wealth Planner
Brian Plowman is a Senior Associate Wealth Planner and is responsible for partnering with Beacon Pointe’s investment and financial planning teams to provide customized solutions for clients with personalized wealth management experience. Among his duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting, asset allocation modeling, and client services. Prior to joining the firm, Brian spent nine years working in the financial services industry including four years as an Investment Advisor Representative. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification. He earned his B.A. in Finance from Washington State University in Pullman, WA and relocated from Seattle to Arizona in 2019. Brian enjoys watching baseball, reading, and spending time with his wife, son and four cats.
Cassandra Thornock, CDFA®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Cassandra (Cass) is a Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional. She is responsible for providing clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience including estate, retirement, tax, and risk management planning, along with investment management. Cass is passionate about building relationships with her clients and works to help them achieve their life goals and develop a successful long-term financial plan. Cass has been in the financial services industry for over a decade, and has previously worked for Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Edelman Financial Services, and Vanguard. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, alongside an International Business Certificate from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and also holds the Certified Financial Divorce Analyst designation. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in the community and being active with her husband, son, and chocolate lab.
Coby Cress, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Coby D. Cress, CFP® is a Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors Arizona. He is responsible for providing clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience including estate planning, retirement income planning, tax planning, risk management planning, and investment management. Coby specializes in helping clients recognize their long-term goals and formulating a plan to achieve them. In addition to his role as a wealth advisor, Coby is also the co-host of Beacon Pointe’s financial planning podcast Dollars & Sense, helping listeners navigate various life moments and major life events through the lens of personal finance. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Coby worked as a Relationship Specialist with Charles Schwab & Co. He has a BA in Business and Economics from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, and played college baseball at both Arizona State University and Westmont College. Coby is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), and in his free time he enjoys fitness, reading extensively, writing both fiction and non-fiction, and any activity that gets him outdoors.
David Smith
Associate Wealth Advisor
Dave is an Associate Wealth Advisor in the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale, AZ office and is responsible for partnering with advisors to help clients achieve their financial goals. Among his duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting, asset allocation modeling, and client servicing. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Dave worked at Charles Schwab in Scottsdale. Dave is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and has a background in supply chain and logistics. Outside of the office, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and family, traveling, and playing basketball.
Eric Newby, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Eric Newby, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors with over 18 years of wealth management experience counseling high-net-worth individuals and families. Responsible for new client development, Eric utilizes his comprehensive wealth management expertise to provide his clients retirement analysis, tax planning, investment management, insurance, and estate planning. Eric fosters deep relationships with his clients while assisting them in achieving their long-term goals, providing them the peace of mind necessary to enjoy life on their terms. Eric attended Colorado State University – Pueblo where he played collegiate baseball while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance. When he isn’t working, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife Maggie and their four children, coaching youth sports, and visiting his hometown of Soldotna, Alaska.
Grant Lyon, CFP®
Regional Director, Wealth Advisor
Grant is a Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe and is responsible for providing customized client service and assisting with new client development. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Grant enjoys creating fully comprehensive financial plans that achieve the goals and objectives of each unique client. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Advisors, Grant was a wealth advisor at Brighton Jones. Grant graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management. Outside of work, Grant enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica, daughter Kendall and French Bulldog, Oliver. Grant also plays and coaches ice hockey and is always attempting to improve his golf game.
Hunter Shaw
Associate Wealth Advisor
Hunter is an Associate Wealth Advisor with Beacon Pointe’s Scottsdale office and is responsible for partnering with clients and their advisors to provide customized solutions. Among his duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting, asset allocation modeling, and client servicing. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Hunter worked for Iron Point Financial in Bellingham, WA. Hunter graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree. Outside of the office, he enjoys mountain biking, fishing, and golfing.
Jack Thomas, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Jack is a Wealth Advisor in Beacon Pointe’s Scottsdale office. With an expertise in portfolio management and financial planning, Jack provides customized solutions that are tailored to each client’s specific financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Jack worked at Silvercrest Asset Management Group as a portfolio analyst. Jack earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wofford College where he was a member of the Division I tennis team. Jack holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation. Outside of the office, he enjoys golfing, tennis, and spending time with his wife and dog.
Jake Heisler, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Jake is responsible for partnering with Beacon Pointe’s investment and financial planning teams to deliver the firm’s clients a personalized wealth management experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Jake worked at Versant Capital Management and Barnes Investment Advisory, two Registered Investment Advisory firms in the Phoenix area. He graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification. Jake and his wife live with their dog in Scottsdale, AZ and enjoy going to concerts, exploring the Valley, and traveling in their free time.
Karlie Achenbach
Associate Wealth Advisor
Karlie is an Associate Wealth Advisor for Beacon Pointe and is responsible for partnering with clients and their advisors to provide customized solutions. Among her duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting, asset allocation modeling, and client servicing. Karlie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. Outside of the office, Karlie enjoys cooking, reading, staying active daily, and spending time with family and friends.
Kenneth Kann, MBA
Regional Director, Wealth Advisor
Kenneth Kann is a Regional Director and Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona and is responsible for client service and new client development. With 28 years of experience in the financial industry, Ken has extensive knowledge of investments, insurance, tax, estate and retirement planning. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, Ken was a VP and Sr. Portfolio Manager with Windsor Capital Management. Before that, Ken was a National Director of Advisor Services at Financial Engines where he had the unique opportunity to work for Nobel prize winner, William Sharpe. Ken also spent 15 years at Charles Schwab as Vice President and Director in various enterprises within the firm. Ken holds a BA in Psychology from the University of South Florida, an MBA, as well as a Post Baccalaureate degree in Accounting from Arizona State W.P. Carey School of Business. In his free time, Ken enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with family.
Matt Armistead, CFP®, CIMA®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Matt is responsible for managing client relationships and coordinating all areas of investment and finance to create and implement cohesive life plans for his clients. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he founded and managed Camelback Wealth Management, a Scottsdale-based advisory firm. Matt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Before Camelback Wealth, he traded futures for his own and institutional accounts after spending nearly nine years at Intel Corporation. Matt earned his MS and BS in Industrial Engineering at Stanford, where he also played football. When he is not enjoying time with his four boys and wife, Melissa, he can be found doing CrossFit.
Meryl Feys
Associate Wealth Advisor
Meryl is an Associate Wealth Advisor in the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale, AZ office, where she collaborates closely with advisors to help clients achieve their financial goals. Her key responsibilities include implementing investment strategies, reporting on portfolio performance, modeling asset allocation, and providing exceptional client service. Before joining Beacon Pointe, Meryl gained valuable experience at another Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm in North Scottsdale. Originally from Birmingham, Michigan, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Economics and Business from Hope College. Outside of work, Meryl enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, baking, working out, and exploring new restaurants.
Rebecca Smith
Wealth Advisor
Rebecca (Beckie) Smith is a Wealth Advisor in the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale, AZ office and is responsible for providing customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals, including estate, retirement, and tax planning. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Advisors almost 10 years ago, Beckie gained experience in brokerage services and retirement planning at Charles Schwab, financial and insurance planning at USAA Investment Co., and client service management at UBS Financial Services. Beckie obtained an associate’s degree in flight technology and received her private pilot’s license prior to graduating from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. In her free time, Beckie enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, live music, and spending time with her family.
Robyn Gerke, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Robyn Gerke, CFP® is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors (BPWA) Arizona. She is responsible for asset allocation implementation and client servicing for Beacon Pointe’s private clients. Incorporating a holistic wealth management approach, she assists clients in identifying financial goals and establishing an appropriate investment strategy while taking into consideration income tax impact and risk management needs. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Robyn worked for 14 years at Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors. Robyn is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and she received a BA degree in Finance and a Certificate of International Business from the University of Northern Iowa. She also received a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Robyn serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix and is a member of FPA NexGen. In her free time, Robyn enjoys hiking, triathlons and traveling, in addition to providing financial literacy for women.
Ryan Quigley, CFP® CRPC®
Wealth Advisor
Ryan is a Wealth Advisor in Beacon Pointe’s Scottsdale office and is responsible for partnering with Beacon Pointe’s investment and financial planning teams to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Ryan assists his clients align their life and their wealth by getting a deep understanding of their goals and creating a comprehensive financial plan to visualize how their investments, insurance and protection needs, estate plan, taxes, income and expenses all work together. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Ryan was a lead advisor with a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisor and a wealth advisor with USAA. Ryan is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of The W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®). Outside of work, Ryan is usually found spending time with his wife and their three young kids or trying to squeeze in a round of golf.
Taylor McMain, CFP®
Associate Wealth Advisor
Taylor is an Associate Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe and is responsible for partnering with advisors to help clients achieve their financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Taylor worked at Charles Schwab in various roles managing relationships with high-net-worth RIAs, and preventing and investigating financial crimes; acquiring 10 years of experience in the finance industry. Taylor graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional. Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys spending time with his wife and son, weightlifting, and hiking throughout the Southwest.
Client Service & Operations
Andrew Wood
Operations Manager
Andrew is the Manager of Service and Operations for the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale offices. He is responsible for overseeing day-to-day firm operations, implementing policy and procedures while working closely with the client service and operations teams. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Andrew worked at Charles Schwab for 9 years managing an institutional service team for the Southern California region. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, hiking, and exploring new restaurants around town.
Ann Pickrell
Senior Relationship Manager
Ann is a Senior Relationship Manager and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions to help clients meet their financial goals and to ensure clients receive a personalized wealth management experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Ann worked at Versant Capital Management and Barnes Investment Advisory. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s degree in public administration. Ann currently resides in Phoenix, AZ and enjoys hiking and traveling around the Southwest.
Azita Jalali
Senior Relationship Manager
Azita is a Senior Relationship Manager at Beacon Pointe and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Among her duties are investment strategy implementation, portfolio performance reporting and asset allocation modeling and client servicing. Azita has over 18 years of client service experience within the wealth management industry in the areas of financial planning, trust and estate administration and onboarding. Azita earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Economics from University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. She has also received a certificate of completion for the CFP program from the College for Financial Planning. In her free time, Azita enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Brennan Andrews
Office & Business Support Manager
Brennan Andrews serves as the Office and Business Support Manager at the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale office. With a strong background in operations, administrative management, and team coordination, she plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day functions that contribute to the firm’s efficiency and client service excellence. Originally from North Carolina, Brennan earned her degree from East Carolina University before relocating to Arizona over 15 years ago, drawn by the region’s vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty. Her professional approach is grounded in organization, reliability, and a collaborative spirit, all of which contribute to her positive leadership style. While building a rewarding career, her greatest joy has been raising her twin boys, who graduated from the University of Arizona in 2025. Outside of the office, Brennan enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and spending time on the water. She also is an avid reader, enjoys Netflix, and values time with close friends and family.
Dan Stedman
Client Service Associate
Dan is a Client Service Associate at the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale, AZ office and is responsible for partnering with the firm’s investment and wealth management teams to provide an elevated service experience for clients. His duties include account administration, processing new and existing account paperwork, money transfers, scheduling, and communicating with clients to provide the highest levels of service. Dan will graduate from Arizona State University’s honors college, Barrett, in May 2026 with a degree in Financial Planning. He was a 2025 summer intern at Beacon Pointe. In his free time, Dan enjoys golfing, skiing, pickleball, and spending time with loved ones.
Jodi Sabin
Operations Integrations Associate
Jodi is an Operations Integrations Associate at Beacon Pointe and is responsible for partnering with advisors to provide customized solutions that help clients meet their financial goals. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Jodi spent 20 years in the financial services industry servicing areas such as banking, wealth management, alternatives, private equity real estate, insurance, and tax. Jodi currently resides in the West Valley of Phoenix, AZ. Outside of work, she enjoys being a busy mother to her two children, shopping, traveling, and time with friends and family.
Kelsey Hudson
Senior Relationship Manager
Kelsey brings over nine years of experience in financial services and wealth management. Prior to joining BPWA, she worked for a RIA in Dallas, TX, Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo Bank. Her previous roles included day-to-day operations such as account maintenance, money movement, and trading. Kelsey received her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. She currently lives in Mesa, AZ with her family and their two border collie Aussies. In her free time, she loves to shop, travel and explore new places/ restaurants in the Valley with her family.
Mari Bowidowicz
Client Service Associate
Mari is a Client Service Associate for the Beacon Pointe Scottsdale, AZ office and is responsible for partnering with the firm’s investment and wealth management teams to provide an elevated service experience for clients. Her duties include account administration, processing new and existing account paperwork, money transfers, and communicating with clients to provide the highest levels of service. Mari graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Finance. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, Pilates, and making custom hats.
Wendy Rodriguez
Senior Relationship Manager
Wendy has been with Beacon Pointe in the Scottsdale office since 2014 and is currently a Senior Relationship Manager. Her primary responsibilities include providing our clients with a personalized wealth management experience. She works closely with advisors to help their clients reach their financial goals. Wendy is a Phoenix native and graduated from Phoenix Country Day School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Scripps College in Claremont, California. She has also been a member of Daughters of the Nile since 1994. Wendy has two children, and she currently lives in Mesa, Arizona.
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