Team profile

About us

We know a lot of people struggle to feel confident about their financial future. That’s why we guide people with a 7-Step Financial Planning Process to help those unsure about their financial future gain more of the peace of mind they deserve.

Our team works together to help meet your specific needs. You are welcome to contact any member of our team, at any time, with questions or concerns.

Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investment Management
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Saving for Education
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Charitable Giving
  • Sustainable and Responsible Investing
  • Insurance
  • Cash Flow Management Strategies
  • Christian Financial Strategies
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Small Business

Awards & recognition

  • Affirm Wealth Advisors, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023-2024
  • Affirm Wealth Advisors, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2023
  • Affirm Wealth Advisors, Investment News Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors, 2024
  • Affirm Wealth Advisors, Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work, 2023
  • Affirm Wealth Advisors, Phoenix Business Journal Book of Lists - Investment Advisors, 2010-2023
  • Matt MacLean, Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisor, 2024
  • Matt MacLean, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021-2024
  • Stephen Patrick Harnden, Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2016-2022
  • Michael Gombrich, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2024
  • Garrett Pierce Smith, Forbes Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors, 2023-2024

Community participation

  • Peoria Chamber of Commerce - Members
  • Clinica Esperanza, Honduras - Stephen Harnden, Board Member
  • Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) - Matt MacLean, Member (CCV Stars Basketball and Football Coach)

Honored to be recognized in Forbes

We’ve got some exciting news to share: Affirm Wealth Advisors has been named to the 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. All of us at Affirm Wealth Advisors couldn’t be prouder, as this achievement reflects our shared commitment to making a difference in our clients’ lives through a truly personalized experience. A sincere thank you to our clients for your continued trust and to Forbes for the recognition.

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