Jacob Marten

Vice President, Financial Advisor
NMLS #2663738
2555 East Camelback Road
Suite 900
Phoenix AZ 85016
(602) 954.5060
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What to Expect from Jacob and The Marten Group:

When you work with The Marten Group you can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere with financial guidance that’s tailored specifically to you. We believe effective wealth management starts with truly understanding who you are and what matters most in your life. First and foremost, we aim to develop a detailed image of your current financial position, which includes, your goals, preferences, habits, risk comfort, time horizon, and lifestyle. With that understanding, we design a personalized strategy that fits your needs and supports your goals.

What "success" means to us:
The short answer: client confidence.
We find our success when you feel confident that you’re on the right path toward the life you want.
We aim to build that confidence through the personalized financial plan we create alongside you - a plan that reflects your goals, your priorities, and your vision. As your customized investment portfolio supports that plan, we strive to help your confidence grow even stronger.
And because the market can bring emotional ups and downs, we stay by your side with reviews, updates, and ongoing refinements.
Our goal is to help you feel steady, supported, and confident, no matter what the markets are doing.

Recognition
Barron's "Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams", 2024
(Published on May 10, 2024. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2026
(Published on January 7, 2026. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2025.)
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About Me
About Jacob Marten & The Marten Group

I am proud to provide world class service to the clients of 'The Marten group'. After several years of growing and gaining experience at other firms such as Vanguard & Charles Schwab, I was hired by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to join my father James' practice. Together with our team of advisors and client associates we have a combined more than 100 years of experience in the industry. We are able to leverage our united experiences and vast knowledge to help provide the premier white glove financial advice and planning that you deserve.

The Marten Group serves clients from a vast range of backgrounds, professions, locations, and situations. Examples include but are not limited to, retired individuals, families, trusts, charitable foundations, endowments, doctors, executives, board members, teachers, business owners and much more.

Additional Resources
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Jacob Marten is registered to do business in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.