Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning. 
- Gloria Steinem

Welcome to YourInvestmentCounselor.com

Scott Sandell, Your Investment Counselor

Through education, we empower you to make informed financial decisions, minimize risk and optimize your wealth management strategy. By offering a range of service models, we cater to you no matter where you are in your financial journey. Our goal is simple: to be your unbiased resource for whatever your financial needs, questions or concerms may be. Utilize my expertise by the hour, for specific product advice or traditionally with full-service management.

(You've probably seen our educational videos on YouTube: PlanningBeforeInvesting.)

For an appointment, please select the option
below that best suits your needs:

Scott Sandell, MBA

Lead Financial Planner
Retirement Coach

Greyson Geiler

Investment Advisor
GoldRush Yield Fund Manager

David McAvoy,  CPA

Small Buisness Tax Planning

Alex Evers, EA

Individual Tax Planning


(800) 345-3155

8655 East Via De Ventura Suite F-127 Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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Investment advisory services offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC (“Alphastar”), a SEC-registered investment adviser.  SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.  Fixed insurance products, tax planning services and recommendations regarding precious metals are offered through SES Services and Andorra Capital.  Alphastar Capital Management, SES Services and Andorra Capital are separate and independent entities. Alphastar is not involved in the offer, recommendation, sale or management of commission-based fixed insurance products or precious metal products. SES Services offers insurance products through individuals licensed to sell insurance. Information regarding guaranteed returns or income streams refer only to fixed insurance products offered by SES Services and, unless specifically stated, do not refer in any way to securities or investment advisory products offered by Alphastar. Fixed insurance and annuity product guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of the issuing company and are not offered or guaranteed by Alphastar.  Alphastar also does not provide tax or legal advice. 

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