Ethan Cooper

CFP^®

Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor

Scottsdale, Tucson
Albuquerque, Henderson

"As a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor in the Scottsdale area, I love the work that I do. Every day, I have the opportunity to help my clients achieve their financial goals and build the financial futures they deserve. I find it incredibly rewarding to work with people from all walks of life and help them navigate the complexities of financial planning."

Ethan Cooper is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, where he leads a team serving clients across Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. As the first local advisor in Arizona for Mission Wealth, Ethan played a key role in expanding the firm’s presence in the Southwest and continues to support its ongoing growth in the region.

Ethan specializes in helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial planning, tax strategy, risk management, and investment decisions with clarity and confidence. He acts as a true partner to his clients, guiding them through all areas of financial planning including investments, taxes, estate planning, and insurance. His goal is to ensure that every aspect of their financial life is aligned and working together.

With a deep investment background, Ethan is a member of Mission Wealth’s Investment Committee, where he contributes to the firm’s overall portfolio strategy and specializes in customized portfolio management and alternative investments. His thoughtful, research-driven approach ensures that each portfolio reflects a client’s individual needs, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.

"As a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor in the Scottsdale area, I love the work that I do. Every day, I have the opportunity to help my clients achieve their financial goals and build the financial futures they deserve. I find it incredibly rewarding to work with people from all walks of life and help them navigate the complexities of financial planning."

Ethan Cooper is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Mission Wealth, where he leads a team serving clients across Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. As the first local advisor in Arizona for Mission Wealth, Ethan played a key role in expanding the firm’s presence in the Southwest and continues to support its ongoing growth in the region.

Ethan specializes in helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial planning, tax strategy, risk management, and investment decisions with clarity and confidence. He acts as a true partner to his clients, guiding them through all areas of financial planning including investments, taxes, estate planning, and insurance. His goal is to ensure that every aspect of their financial life is aligned and working together.

With a deep investment background, Ethan is a member of Mission Wealth’s Investment Committee, where he contributes to the firm’s overall portfolio strategy and specializes in customized portfolio management and alternative investments. His thoughtful, research-driven approach ensures that each portfolio reflects a client’s individual needs, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.

Learn About Ethan Cooper

Professional Background

Prior to joining Mission Wealth, Ethan worked at one of Arizona’s top fee only RIA firms, WealthPlan Advisors. There, he gained extensive experience in retirement planning and investment management, advising business owners, corporate executives, and participants in employer sponsored retirement plans.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with a minor in Communication from Wheaton College and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation through Boston University’s Financial Planning Program.

Personal Pursuits

Ethan lives in Glendale, Arizona with his wife, Heather, and their four children. He and his family are actively involved in their church and local youth sports programs, contributing meaningfully to their community.

Community Impact

He is a former board member of Billy’s Place, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting grieving children and families. He has also participated in service trips to Haiti, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, demonstrating his commitment to service both locally and globally.

Hear Directly From Ethan Cooper's Clients

Edward R. (00876558 03/26), John H. (00863647 01/26), Rick W. (00813632, 11/25), Kathryn G. (00810406 10/25), Doug H. (00807465 10/25), Nancy G. (00796705 09/25), Joan & Steven F. (00795469 09/25), John H. (00751476 04/25), Denise C. (00517326 05/23)

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About Mission Wealth

Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.

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