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About
Chfc® Simmons is a Portfolio Manager at Trajan Wealth LLC in Phoenix, AZ, where she oversees client investment strategies and manages custom portfolios with a focus on core capital preservation, stability, and tax efficiency. Her responsibilities include designing diversified investment allocations and providing fiduciary advice tailored to individual client goals, from wealth accumulation to retirement and estate planning. Simmons leverages her expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals on asset management and financial planning.
Simmons specializes in investment management across a range of asset classes, with particular attention to tax-efficient portfolio construction, long-term security, and protection against economic disruptions. While her practice encompasses broad sectors, her focus includes private equity, tax-advantaged investments, and solutions for clients experiencing sudden increases in net worth. Through her role at Trajan Wealth and prior experience at LUX Wealth Planning, she has developed deep knowledge in serving affluent individuals and families.
She holds an MBA in Business Administration, Finance, and Management/Operations, a BS in Business Administration, and a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Webster University, along with advanced studies in foreign languages and law from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and Saint Louis University School of Law. Simmons is distinguished as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), underscoring her advanced skill set in financial planning, investment optimization, and addressing complex estate and tax concerns for clients. Her career background also includes leadership experience at American Express, and she is recognized for her transparent, client-first approach as a fiduciary advisor.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trajan Wealth LLC | Portfolio Manager | Jun 2025 to Present | — |
| LUX Wealth Planning | Financial Advisor | Jan 2023 to Apr 2025 | — |
| American Express | Centurion Executive | Apr 2022 to Jan 2023 | — |
| Northwestern Mutual | Financial Representative | Nov 2014 to Apr 2022 | — |
Education
Webster University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Finance, Management/Operations
2013 — 2014
Webster University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
2008 — 2012
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
2008 — 2012
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
2010 — 2010
Saint Louis University School of Law
2012 Present
Webster Groves High School
Skills & Expertise
Others at Trajan Wealth LLC (14)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D David Busch | Co-Chief Investment Officer | Scottsdale, AZ , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Paradise Valley, AZ , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Scottsdale, AZ , United States | |
| Client Portfolio Manager | Scottsdale, AZ , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
P Patricia Pellett | Client Portfolio Manager | Scottsdale, AZ , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Tampa, FL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Scottsdale, AZ , United States | |
T Thomas Kelleher | Client Portfolio Manager | Phoenix, AZ , United States |
| Chief Investment Officer | Scottsdale, AZ , United States |
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