Our Team
American Wealth Advisers has one goal in mind: helping clients reach financial independence in retirement and improve lifestyle goals. We are centrally located in Goodyear, Arizona just blocks away from PebbleCreek Retirement, yet serve clients in all 50 States. Our team of Certified Financial Fiduciaries, CF2®, Certified Accountants, CPA, and Certified Financial Planners CFP® are here for you. We help families take advantage of the money-making and money-saving strategies that can be derived from tax-efficient investment strategies.
After 28 years of providing financial, investment, and insurance advice and services, we’ve refined our holistic approach for today’s retirees and pre-retirees because we know just how costly financial mistakes can be for someone’s life throughout retirement.
During our conversations, we take the time to ask the right questions and thoroughly evaluate all of your financial options based on your personal preferences. Our holistic approach provides you with a custom solution that we monitor and adjust to help you reach your goals. We invite you to have a conversation with us and look forward to the opportunity to work together.
Financial Services Team
Kyle Addington, CF2®
President and Director of Financial Planning
Kyle Addington is Certified Financial Fiduciary® and the Founder and President of American Wealth Advisers. He has more than 28 years of experience as a fee-based fiduciary advisor, licensed in 33 states and specializes in holistic financial planning and wealth management for individuals in or nearing retirement. Addington is an expert in financial planning, wealth accumulation and retirement income stream planning. He further specializes in designing, implementing, and administering estate plans for clients to minimize tax. When he’s not working, he loves to play competitive golf, watch golf, and play more leisure golf!
Melissa Addington
VP of Client Experience
Melissa Addington is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Client Experience for American Wealth Advisers. Dedicated to the success of Public Outreach, Marketing, PR, Community Events and Business Development strategies, she has amassed more than 30 years of diverse marketing experience. Today she assists clients to ensure estate plans, asset protection and beneficiary information are up to date. Whether she’s planning a golf course fundraiser, reviewing a Trust, designing a webpage or engaging in non-profit work, Addington prides herself on providing a fresh approach in her creative solutions to all. Outside of the office, her hobbies and interests include watercolour painting, golfing, and spoiling her four (4) cats, “MEOW”.
Justin Tanquist
Financial Planner
Justin Tanquist is a Financial Planner at American Wealth Advisers, dedicated to building trust and lasting relationships with clients. A graduate of Ottawa University Arizona, where he attended on a golf scholarship, Justin brings a competitive spirit and strong work ethic to his role. He is licensed with the SIE and Series 7 and has passed the Series 66, and he is actively working toward becoming a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®).
Specializing in financial and retirement planning, Justin is passionate about helping clients make smart financial decisions that positively impact their futures. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hiking, boating, and relaxing by the pool. Justin also values quality experiences, combining his love for the outdoors with his enjoyment of indulging in great dishes and trying new foods.
Trevor Stevens
Data Systems Specialist
Trevor Stevens is the Data Systems Specialist at American Wealth Advisers, with over 20 years of experience in computer science. A former US Marine Corps professional with five years of experience handling classified information, Trevor ensures that client data is accurate, secure, and seamlessly integrated across all systems.
Known for his technical expertise, Trevor excels in troubleshooting complex systems and maintaining a high standard of information accuracy. When he’s not at work, Trevor enjoys programming games, talking at length about Terry Pratchett novels, and keeping up with his mischievous cat’s shenanigans.
Dustin Lawson
Administrative Liaison
Dustin Lawson is the Administrative Liaison at American Wealth Advisers, where he connects clients, advisers, and internal and external operations while supporting the day-to-day processes that keep client needs moving efficiently. He brings a diverse professional background spanning banking and financial services, corrections leadership, and government grant administration. His experience in highly regulated environments has strengthened his approach to communication, problem-solving, compliance, organization, and attention to detail.
During his work in government grant administration, Dustin was responsible for administering one of the first grants awarded through the Texas Space Commission’s Space Exploration & Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF), an initiative established to advance space exploration, aeronautics, research, technology, and related economic development across Texas. This experience added a unique dimension to his background managing highly complex, compliance-driven programs.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys traveling, discovering new cuisines, antiquing, astrophotography, video games, creating music, collecting nostalgic toys, attending conventions, and spending time with family and friends.
Nelly Cruz
Admin Assistant
Nelly Cruz specializes in estate document preparation and related administrative services. She assists clients with preparing and organizing essential estate-planning documents, including trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, as well as coordinating and recording deeds.
She also provides LLC formation and document-preparation support, handles client intake, gathers necessary information and documentation, and provides organized, accurate, and client-centered support throughout the process.
Outside of work, Nelly enjoys spending quality time with her family. As a mom, family is very important to her, and she values making time to create memories with the people she loves.
Joshuah Alaniz
Account Processor
Joshuah Alaniz is a Account Processor at American Wealth Advisers. Prior to finance, Josh worked in the insurance industry and is a licensed Arizona Property & Casualty Insurance Underwriter with a CPCU Designation from The Institutes. With his experience of leading high-performing teams, streamlining operational processes, and delivering exceptional results to guiding strategies of excellence in Key Point Indicators, he has joined the realm of wealth with an open mind and a passion for success for our clients.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find him exploring and maintaining Arizona's desert trails as an Environmental Leader for The Arizona Nature Conservancy, relaxing at home and playing video games or watching Horror movies, or taking scenic drives with his dog, Pixel.
Elizabeth Ongenda
Tax Processor
Molly McGuinness
CPA
