October 22, 2026
Steady ground when life shifts
We help you feel safe, see the whole picture, and decide what comes next on your own terms. We specialize in helping widows, people navigating divorce, and anyone facing a major life transition.
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Getting to know Steve Hazel at Farther
Steve Hazel built this practice in Tempe, Arizona, to guide clients through life's most significant transitions. Whether you are navigating widowhood, a divorce, or another major change, you have a dedicated team behind you. Steve dedicates his practice to wealth strategy for clients navigating major life transitions
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Locations served
Tempe, Arizona Nationwide
Our approach
When life shifts, financial planning shouldn't add to the weight. Here's how we work.
Space to breathe first
In the weeks after a loss or major transition, most decisions can wait. We start by taking non-urgent decisions off your plate, so you have room to grieve or reset without feeling behind. Anything urgent, we handle. Everything else waits until you're ready.
A full view, at your pace
When you're ready, we walk through everything you have, everything that's owed, and what needs to happen next. We organize it so you can revisit it whenever you want. You leave the conversation knowing where you stand.
You decide, we prepare
Our job is to make the decisions easier, not to take them away from you. When it's time to move forward, we lay out the options and the tradeoffs.
Who we serve
Widows, especially in the first year after loss
Adult children managing a parent's finances
People preparing for or going through a divorce
Anyone facing a major life change where money decisions feel heavy
How we serve our clients
Comprehensive financial planning built around major life transitions
Retirement income and Social Security planning
Insurance and risk review
Investment management through Farther Asset Management
Estate planning coordination with your attorney
Charitable giving and legacy planning
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