Justin M. Kauffman
Dominion Private Wealth | President, Lead Wealth AdvisorAFFILIATED WITH CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Phoenix, AZ
CRD#: 6449382
Justin Miles KauffmanCETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Professional summary
Justin Miles Kauffman, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Goodyear, Arizona.
Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Justin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Core Areas of Focus
Estate & Legacy Planning
Retirement Income Planning
Portfolio OptimizationRetirement Savings & AccountsTax Planning & Strategy
Client Tip
Business owners should align personal and business planning together tax strategy, cash flow, retirement, succession, and investments work best from one coordinated plan.
Biography
Justin Kauffman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Dominion Private Wealth, where he works with successful families and business owners to design, build, and steward wealth with clarity, discipline, and purpose, supported by a coordinated, team-based approach.
“Good planning prepares you for the future; great planning aligns it with what matters most.”
Justin earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Accounting from Adams State University in Colorado.
As a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) Professional and Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®), Justin brings an integrated perspective spanning investment management, tax strategy, business advisory, and legacy planning. He serves as the lead advisor and strategic architect for each client relationship, while working alongside a carefully aligned team of professionals including tax, estate, and business planning specialists to ensure every recommendation is coordinated and intentional.
Justin founded Dominion Private Wealth on the conviction that meaningful financial planning requires more than isolated advice. The firm operates on a collaborative model, where investment strategy, tax planning, estate considerations, and business decisions are integrated into a single, cohesive framework. This team-based structure allows clients to benefit from deep expertise without fragmentation, while maintaining a clear point of leadership and accountability.
Raised in Alaska, Justin developed a strong sense of self-reliance, stewardship, and responsibility values that continue to shape his personal and professional philosophy. He now lives in Arizona with his wife and three young children, where faith, family, and community remain central to his life. Outside the office, he enjoys the outdoors, and building meaningful, long-term relationships. His mission is to help families steward wealth wisely, confidently, and in alignment with what matters most.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Education
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
2015
Adams State University
Accounting - Minor of Science in Business Administration
2015
Experience
Current
March 23, 2026 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 1616 N Litchfield Rd Suite A155, Goodyear, AZ 85395RIA
CRD#: 105644
Phoenix, AZ
Current
March 23, 2026 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 1616 N Litchfield Rd Suite A155, Goodyear, AZ 85395BD
CRD#: 10299
Goodyear, AZ
Past
February 11, 2019 - March 23, 2026
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
Goodyear, AZ
Past
February 11, 2019 - March 23, 2026
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
Goodyear, AZ
Past
March 18, 2016 - February 12, 2019
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
RIA
CRD#: 20804
Phoenix, AZ
Past
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2019
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
BD
CRD#: 20804
Phoenix, AZ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alaska(3/23/2026)
RR
Arizona(3/23/2026)
IAR
Arizona(3/26/2026)
RR
California(3/23/2026)
RR
Colorado(3/23/2026)
RR
Idaho(4/2/2026)
RR
Iowa(3/23/2026)
RR
Kansas(3/23/2026)
RR
Montana(3/23/2026)
RR
New Mexico(4/2/2026)
RR
North Dakota(4/14/2026)
RR
Ohio(3/23/2026)
RR
Oregon(4/3/2026)
RR
Tennessee(3/23/2026)
RR
Texas(3/23/2026)
IAR
Texas(3/23/2026)
RR
Virginia(3/23/2026)
RR
Washington(3/25/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)Loading...
Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
President, Lead Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 105644Phoenix, AZDBA Information
Dominion Private Wealth1616 N Litchfield Rd A155Goodyear, ARIZONA 85395
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