OUR TEAM

Justin E. Crawford

Director of Operations

Justin joins Dew Wealth Management on the heels of an extensive career helping early-to-mid-stage firms scale. He established his reputation as a “systems guy” while working as the COO for one of the 3 largest international shipping companies in the world during the same 13-year period when he served as a logistics officer in the Navy.

Since leaving the world of international shipping, Justin has established a reputation as an attorney, international bestselling author, and seasoned COO who has been featured in over 300 major media outlets from CNBC and network television interviews to Forbes, Fast Company, and many other publications. Among his many accolades, he has built 3 multi-million-dollar businesses from the ground up and helped his last company scale from 15 employees to 150 before leaving them to help Dew Wealth Management engage in a similar journey. He has a Six-Sigma certification in Lean Management and his collegiate alma maters include a federal academy (to which he was nominated by Senator John McCain), a top-tier law school (where he graduated cum laude), and several of NYU’s campuses, where he studied tax law, business, and entrepreneurship.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys tennis and weightlifting as fun endorphin-maximizing activities. Justin and his wife Amy keep very busy raising their 4 adopted daughters, who joined their family in 2015 from the Pennsylvania foster system.

Nick West, CFP^®​​

Associate Advisor

Nick joins Dew Wealth Management as an Associate Advisor after previous experience working with entrepreneurs at an RIA firm. He has a passion for all things financial planning and seeks to make the complex, simple. Nick graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Financial Planning, while receiving the honors of Cum Laude.

Nick was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He and his wife are high school sweethearts. Outside of work, you may find Nick playing a disc golf course or spending some time in the great outdoors with his family.

Preston Weaver, CFP^®

Advisor

Preston joins Dew Wealth after spending most of his early career working with boutique wealth management firms. He has a passion for planning strategies and client communication.

Preston graduated with a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ passing the exam in 2018.

Preston is an East Texas native and resides in Austin. He is a history, fishing, and outdoors enthusiast! Outside of the office, you will often find him in his fishing kayak listening to a history podcast, spending quality time with his fiancé Madyson, or walking his rescue dog, Marigold.

Kolton Quitno, CFP^®

Associate Advisor

Kolton joins Dew Wealth Management after beginning his career as a financial associate for high net worth clients at The Vanguard Group. His knowledge in the areas of investment, trust, and estate planning will be a great asset for clients at Dew. His passion lies in seeing the big picture and turning problems into opportunities.

Kolton graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in Finance and Economics. Kolton is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional and a Wealth Management Specialist^℠.

Kolton was born and raised in Phoenix. He met his wife, Shay, at GCU after she left Indiana to attend school in warmer weather. They got married on June 5th, 2021. Outside of the office, Kolton loves to spend time with his wife and family, hit the gym, and go hiking in the mountains.

Carter Bennett, CFP^®, MBA

Associate Advisor

Carter joins Dew Wealth Management as an Associate Advisor after beginning his career as a Financial Advisor at The Vanguard Group. He looks to use his experience and skills to impact entrepreneur clients! Carter’s knowledge around the areas of asset management will be valuable for clients at Dew.

Carter graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and also achieved his MBA at GCU. He is currently working on his CFP certification to expand his skills and expertise. Carter is always reading outside of work to enhance his acumen.

Carter was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ and loves living in the desert because he never has to worry about shoveling snow. He met his wife, Julia, at GCU. They got married in 2019. Julia is a nurse who makes his job look easy compared to what she deals with on a daily basis. Outside of the office, Carter loves to spend time with his wife and family, go to church, watch Quentin Tarantino films, play football, hit the gym, and review movies.

Jim Dew, CFP^®, MBA, ChFC^®, CPWA^®, CDFA^™

Founder & CEO of Dew Wealth Management

Jim Dew, Advisor To The Entrepreneur^®, is the CEO and Founder of Dew Wealth Management. Jim has twenty-seven years of experience building virtual family offices for entrepreneurs. He earned a BS in Mathematics from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Arizona State University. Jim is a Certified Financial Planner^™, Chartered Financial Consultant^®, and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor^®. He has been a guest on podcasts like Entrepreneurs On Fire, Business Lunch, and The Ultimate Advisor. Jim has presented on many stages with other entrepreneurs like Ed Mylett, Robert Kiyosaki, and Tim Grover. Jim has been featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post magazines and is the author of “Beyond a Million: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Expanding Wealth, Freedom, and Time.”

Jim’s credentials include:

• BS, University of Arizona
• MBA, Arizona State University
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP^®)
• Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC^®)
• Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA^®)
• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA^™)
• Financial Planning Association (FPA)
• Past President, FPA of Greater Phoenix
• Executive Council Charities, Life Member
• New Pathways for Youth, Emeritus Council
• Approved by National Ethics Bureau^™

Jim is also active in the community and has raised over $900,000 for the children’s charities in Arizona. He is passionate about helping others

Jim is a native Arizonan and a resident of Scottsdale. He values fitness and a healthy lifestyle, particularly enjoying reading, hiking, and writing. Jim has been married for more than 29 years to his beautiful wife, Mimi. He is still crazy about her.

Anna Bhai​​

Advisor

Anna joins Dew Wealth Management after spending most of her career as a financial advisor in the RIA industry. As an advisor, she loves helping entrepreneurs design a future that provides more time to focus on what matters most.

Anna graduated from the University of Georgia with a double major in Financial Planning and in Risk Management and Insurance. Anna is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional.

Originally a Georgia native, the mountains were calling her name, and Anna moved to Denver in 2018. She enjoys adventure, music, and spending quality time with her family.

Brian Otto​​

Associate Advisor

Brian joins Dew Wealth Management after a career in investment banking, healthcare and real estate. He has seen firsthand, both professionally and personally, how the complexity of wealth and planning can hinder business and personal goals. Brian has a passion for strategy and enjoys the complexities of managing Virtual Family Offices for entrepreneurs.

Brian graduated from Rutgers Business School, Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He intends to expand his skills and expertise by becoming a Certified Financial Planner^™.

Brian lives in New Jersey with his wife (Vicki), daughter (Everly) and dog (Willow). He values time with his family, outdoors, working out, and cooking.

Cindy Mota Rios, CFP^®​​

Associate Advisor

Cindy joins Dew Wealth after working for various RIA firms as a Financial Planner. She is committed to assisting entrepreneur clients in the areas of tax, legal, insurance and investments, so they can make the best decisions for their business and family.

Cindy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning from William Paterson University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™.

Cindy lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and two cats. She is an avid reader, foodie and houseplant enthusiast.

Grant Giardino, CFP^®

Associate Advisor

Grant joins Dew Wealth Management after working as a Financial Planner at a top 100 RIA firm. He values building deep relationships with clients to discover what is most important to them and their families. Grant loves dealing with all the wealth complexities that arise when working with entrepreneurs and helping to create plans to accomplish their goals.

Grant graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning. During his time at Kansas State, he was involved in the Financial Planning Association and participated in the K-State Launch Entrepreneurship Competition. He also had the opportunity to work under a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ while attending school. Grant is currently a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® candidate (passing the exam in March of 2022).

Outside of work, you can find Grant at the Lake of the Ozarks, following the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, spending time with his family and friends, and looking at new places for travel. He enjoys getting involved in the St. Louis Community and is an avid supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Sarah Waldren, CFP^®

Advisor

Sarah joins Dew Wealth Management after starting her career in Texas as an Analyst for a local RIA firm. As an Analyst, she assisted with the family office initiatives such as reviewing pro-forma models, performing due-diligence, and guiding cost analysis. She is a Certified Financial Planner^™.

Sarah graduated from The University of Texas Permian Basin with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a certificate in Energy Business. She was also a collegiate, full scholarship swimmer where she was the captain of the women’s swim team.

Outside of work, Sarah is passionate about spending her time volunteering with the youth group at her local parish, country dancing, exercising, game nights with family, or grabbing a cup of coffee with friends.

Andrew Majd, CFP^®

Advisor

Andrew joins Dew Wealth Management as an Associate Advisor after previous experience working for a large investment bank and RIA firm. He looks to use his past experience and skills to help deliver an exceptional experience for entrepreneur clients at Dew Wealth.

Andrew graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors of Science in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™.

Andrew is from Laguna Beach, CA. He moved out to Arizona to attend ASU where he found his true passion in financial planning and wealth management. Out of the office, you can find Andrew watching almost any sports game, spending time in the gym, or taking a quick trip to the beach.

Drew Tingle, CFP^®

Advisor

Drew’s passion for coaching entrepreneurs through life’s financial complexities led him to join Dew Wealth Management after serving business owners in the fintech space and working as a Wealth Manager for a top 100 RIA firm. His attention to detail and goal-driven approach helps seamlessly coordinate a client’s financial journey through targeted tax, estate, insurance, and investment strategies.

Drew graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional.

Outside of the office, you’ll find Drew volunteering for non-profit organizations in the St. Louis community, spending time outdoors with family and friends, traveling, testing a new recipe, or relaxing with his cat, Spencer.

Nick Marino

Advisor

Nick joins Dew Wealth Management after prior experience working with entrepreneurs at an RIA firm. He is excited to utilize his 7 years of financial planning knowledge to help Dew Wealth’s entrepreneurial clients MAKE RICH REAL^®.

Nick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™, Chartered Financial Consultant, and IRS Enrolled Agent. He also received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Capella University.

Nick currently resides in Columbus, OH with his wife, son and mini-goldendoodle. Outside of the office, Nick is a huge Cleveland sports fan, enjoys working out, and visiting craft breweries and distilleries.

Laura Davis

Advisor

Laura joins Dew Wealth Management as an Advisor following her experience as a financial planner in a boutique, fee-only RIA. She brings a holistic approach to goals-based planning and strategy. Laura is passionate about quarterbacking all aspects of her clients’ financial lives to give them peace of mind and the ability to focus on their business and relationships.

Laura graduated from the University of Southern California. Before she found her calling in financial planning, she worked in real estate and recruiting. Laura is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™.

In 2005, Laura and her husband moved to Atlanta, GA which they still call home. They have two beautiful children and love spending time outdoors with their family.

Ryan Miller

Advisor

Ryan joins Dew Wealth Management with an excitement to reconnect and specialize in working with entrepreneur clients. He enjoys the complexities and rewards that come with managing the Virtual Family Offices for these entrepreneurs.

After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2008, Ryan spent his earlier career advising people of nearly all generations and levels of wealth. Ryan is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ and ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDICUIARY^®.

Feeling the pull to return home, Ryan and his wife, Carey, moved their family back to Indiana where they have three wonderful children. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys playing with his kids, squeezing in the occasional round of golf, and watching various sports and car races.

Wes Leftwich, CFP^®, CEPA^®, AIF^®, MSFP

Lead Advisor

Wes Joins Dew Wealth Management after working as a Wealth Manager at a top 100 RIA firm. As an Advisor, he has been able to differentiate himself by combining a deep level of analytical planning expertise with a strong sense of client advocacy. One of his core strengths is the ability to simplify an entrepreneur’s busy life by coordinating the tax, legal, insurance and investment planning.

Wes graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Nutritional Sciences and Masters of Personal Financial Planning. While pursuing his degrees at Mizzou, Wes was a scholarship athlete for the football team from 2011-2015, earning Wide Receiver of the Year honors during his Senior Campaign. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ and ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDICUIARY^®.

Wes and his wife, Bailey (who he met at Mizzou while she was a member of the track and field team), reside in St. Louis, Missouri with their rescue American Bulldog, Chief. They are avid travelers and welcome suggestions to new places.

Outside of the office, Wes enjoys working out, golfing, discovering new restaurants, giving back to his community via non-profit organizations (Animal Rescue, environmental awareness, and better neighborhoods), and socializing with new and old friends.

Clay Westover, CFP^®​, CEPA^®​

Lead Advisor

Clay joins Dew Wealth Management after starting his career in Texas. As an Advisor, he assists with client communication, strategy & planning research, and executing plan implementation. Clay loves working with entrepreneurs because of their goal-oriented and pragmatic thinking. He is committed to helping clients understand their options to make the most optimal decision.

Clay graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelors of Science in Personal Financial Planning after he served overseas in the United States Navy. He is currently a Certified Financial Planner^™ candidate (passing the exam in March 2020).

Originally from Las Vegas, Clay has lived around the world and now, gratefully, back in the Southwest where he is doing his best to eat at every taco shop in a 50-mile radius. Out of the office, Clay enjoys his motorcycle, hot yoga, and sniffing out new restaurants.

Ryan Cox, CFP^®, EA, CEPA^®

Senior Advisor

Ryan joins Dew Wealth Management after several years as a financial advisor specializing in planning for high-net-worth entrepreneurs. As an Advisor, he loves being the quarterback of the entrepreneur’s team and dealing with all the wealth complexities of the entrepreneur.

Ryan graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance & Business Management from Northern Arizona University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ and an Enrolled Agent (EA).

Ryan and his wife, Kailea, relocated from Orange County, CA. They love to hang out with their dog Leo. They spend their free time with family and friends, hanging out in the pool, and exploring new restaurants. Ryan is an avid golfer who loves to explore new golf courses.

Bryan Stobb, CFP^®, MBA, CIMA^®

Director of Investments

Bryan’s love for exploring creative investment solutions led him to Dew Wealth after 10+ years industry experience as a Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager. His deep technical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to simplify the complex make him the perfect resource for an entrepreneur’s uniquely complex portfolio management needs.

Bryan has studied at Mount Mercy University, Yale School of Management, and Indiana Wesleyan University where he received an MBA with an emphasis in Personal Financial Planning. Additionally, he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst^® designations.

Bryan is an active member of the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) community, where he resides. He currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, Board Member for the Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, and Committee Member for the local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club. When not working or volunteering, Bryan can be found spending time outdoors with his wife (Kelly), daughter (Avery Jane), and dog (Charlie).

Bryce Keffeler, CFP^®, MBA, CLU^®, ChFC^®, CEPA^®

Managing Partner

As Managing Partner at Dew Wealth, Bryce is responsible for leading day to day operations of the firm. Bryce led the build out and scaling of the both the advisory and investment consultant arms of the business. Bryce joins Dew Wealth Management after several years in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) at Intel Corporation as a Senior Business Analyst. Bryce holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Entrepreneurship with Honors from the University of Arizona. He also has his MBA from Arizona State University. Bryce is a Certified Financial Planner^™, Chartered Financial Consultant^®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor^® and Chartered Life Underwriter^®. Bryce is a native Arizonan and has almost his entire immediate family in the valley. Outside of work, he is passionate about spending time with his wife Leann and enjoys being active on a bike, working out, or taking their border collie Ellie for a walk.

Justin Kowalski​​

Associate Advisor

Justin joins Dew Wealth Management as an Associate Advisor after beginning his career as a Financial Consultant for a financial company in Michigan. His skills include: investments, financial planning, financial analysis, compliance and mergers and acquisitions.

Justin graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a double major in Finance and Management.

Justin was born and raised in Wyandotte, Michigan. Outside of work, you may find Justin snowboarding, golfing, fishing or at the racetrack. He is also a wine enthusiast.

Jenny Casquejo

Project Coordinator

Jenny joins Dew Wealth Management after prior experience working as an Administrative Assistant. She is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® professional and volunteers for the local PMI chapter.

You can find Jenny running, drinking coffee, or hanging out with her rescue dog Tripp Harvey outside of work.

Robyn Schanafelt

Executive Assistant to Mimi Dew

Robyn started her career working in public mental health. She has spent the last 13 years working in accounting, handling payables, receivables and all office management functions.

Robyn is a native Arizonan and a graduate of the University of Arizona. She has been married to her husband Bryan for over 25 years. Together, they have 3 great kids and 2 dogs.

In her free time, Robyn enjoys walking, hiking, pickleball and reading. She and her family enjoy watching sports and spending time outdoors.

Mimi Dew

Founder & President of Dew Wealth Management

Mimi Dew is the President and Founder of Dew Wealth Management, The Entrepreneur’s Virtual Family Office^® for elite entrepreneurs. It was her idea to start the firm in 1999 with her husband, Jim Dew. Mimi was a big part in creating Dew’s unique model that helps entrepreneurs build sustainable wealth. She is responsible for overseeing the financial activities, marketing, ensuring overall efficient operation of the firm, and creating positive team culture. Mimi has been featured on podcasts such as The Lucrative Society, League of Goddesses, and She Talks Business as well as presenting “The 5 Keys To A Thriving Relationship” at Genius Network. She is also featured in documentary series “Millionaire Within Her.”

Fun Facts About Mimi

• Married to her husband, Jim, since 1992
• First generation immigrant who speaks two languages (English & Korean)
• Former NFL and Pro Bowl Cheerleader
• Passionate about health & fitness, and charitable causes for children

Sandi Curto

Office Manager

Sandi joins Dew Wealth Management after spending many years of professional experience in executive and relationship management. She was an Account Manager for a government funding program for schools and previously worked in the multimedia and insurance industry.

Sandi was born in New York and moved to Scottsdale in 1978 to attend high school then college. She has been a resident ever since.

Sandi enjoys classic rock (especially when her significant other’s band is playing!), dancing, cooking, exercising, stand-up comedy, documentaries and visiting with her grand dog, Hank. He’s a Bull Mastiff who thinks he’s a lap dog!

Sandi has two lovely grown children, a son and a daughter, who also reside in Arizona.

Rachel Meemken

Director of Client Services

Rachel began her career with Dew Wealth Management in 2002. She manages client services for the firm. Rachel’s character, integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic are a true asset to the firm. Her solid relationships with Dew Wealth clients are a true indication of her dedication to providing outstanding customer service. Before joining Dew Wealth, Rachel worked for AZ Wholesale/QDI as assistant to the president for several years. Her many years of experience and office skills were a perfect combination to bring to Dew Wealth Management.

Rachel is an avid reader, enjoys NFL football, and computer games. She lives in Phoenix with special cats Mr. Peanut and Little Debbie.

Christal Marotta, CFP^®

Advisor

Christal joins Dew Wealth Management after spending majority of her career as an experienced Wealth Advisor at a large corporate firm and head of financial planning for an independent firm. She brings customized solutions to address each entrepreneur’s specific needs so that the entrepreneur can focus on what he/she does best.

Christal’s approach is providing utmost value as the center of the “Wealth Wheel” to run the team of professionals surrounding the entrepreneur, so that they are collaborating and communicating. This gives the entrepreneur freedom, time and energy to live their best life!

Christal’s passion for education lead her to Robert Morris University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies (Go Eagles!) and her CFP^® from Northwestern University.

Christal loves spending time with her husband, who she met when she was 17-years old, and their beautiful daughters! In addition, she is passionate about fitness and believes health is like money – “we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it” Josh Billings. Christal also enjoys strength training and is an avid reader.

Nate Birkholz, JD

Senior Advisor

Nate joins Dew Wealth Management with over 20 years experience helping business owners create wealth and preserve it for later generations. His experience as an attorney, working for public accounting, in financial planning, and implementing complex trust strategies, provides a unique perspective on the various issues that impact wealth management. Nate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Minnesota State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

Away from the office, Nate is an active volunteer as an executive coach for nonprofit Christian ministries and serves as executive director of a select youth soccer club. Nate has been married to Sara for over 25 years. They have a college aged daughter, Salem, and high school aged son, Foster. Cabin vacations and a lot of soccer are the preferred family activities!

Nellie Jess

Document Specialist

Nellie joins Dew Wealth Management after starting her career in Human Resources/Payroll and later, moved into the financial field. Her honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain privacy are values that align with Dew Wealth.

Nellie was born in Nebraska and then moved to Phoenix in 1990 to attend high school and then college. She enjoys being an Arizonian, but her heart will always be as a Husker.

Nellie values her time with her loved ones! She and her husband have successfully raised six amazing children, 4 boys and 2 girls who live in Arizona. Along with family time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, baking, watching movies and spending time with every animal she has adopted or meets.