Retirement Without Worry Let’s Build Your Fortress

Retirement should be about freedom, not fear. Let’s build a plan that shields your wealth, secures your income, and safeguards your legacy.

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Weather-Proof Wealth:

Building Security

That Lasts

For Derek Mills, financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about protecting what matters most. After weathering the financial storm of 2008 and the loss of his real estate business, he gained firsthand insight into the power of resilience and smart financial protection. That experience shaped his mission: to help families build unshakable security, no matter what life throws their way.

Rooted in deep family values, Derek ensures his clients don’t just preserve their wealth—they create lasting legacies that stand the test of time.

As a founding member of the Arizona Christian Chamber of Commerce, Derek brings a deep sense of faith and service to every relationship. His involvement reflects a lifelong commitment to principled leadership, community engagement, and helping others thrive.

The Fortress Wealth Framework™

A Proven System to Shield, Strengthen, and Sustain Your Legacy

Most financial plans focus only on accumulation. The Fortress Wealth Framework™ is different. It’s a three-phase strategy designed to crisis-proof your wealth, secure your income, and build a lasting legacy—ensuring your family’s future is safe, strong, and secure.

Fortify your wealth against market crashes, inflation, and unnecessary taxation. Your income stays secure, no matter what happens.

Optimize your financial plan with insights from real estate, insurance, and estate planning to ensure maximum protection and efficiency.

Establish a legacy plan that lasts—so your wealth benefits your loved ones for generations to come.

Derek is the only financial professional in Tucson using this proprietary system, built from decades of real-world experience in shielding clients from financial uncertainty. His mission is simple: to help you live with confidence today while securing your family’s future for tomorrow.

Guided by Faith,

Grounded in Family

Faith and family have always been at Derek’s core. Raised in a Christian home, he grew up watching generations care for one another—his grandparents for their parents, his parents for theirs. That deep commitment to legacy and protection is what drives him today.

For Derek, family isn’t just something you’re born into—it’s something you build. Whether floating Missouri’s Current River with his extended family, hiking rugged trails in Arizona, or visiting his parents back in St. Louis, he cherishes every moment that strengthens those bonds.

He’s especially close to his brother, nephews, and nieces, whose adoption opened his eyes to the power of family in all its forms. That experience fuels his involvement with Foster charities, where he helps advocate for teens aging out of the system, ensuring they have the support and stability they deserve.

Just like family, Derek believes your wealth should be built to last—not just for you, but for the generations that follow.

Blues, Bikes, and

Big Adventures

Derek didn’t just grow up listening to the blues—he lived it. The raw emotion, the rhythm, the storytelling—it all shaped his outlook on life. Growing up in St. Louis, he even crossed paths with Chuck Berry, witnessing firsthand how resilience and reinvention were the keys to longevity.

That same mindset fuels his love for adventure today. Whether carving through the Arizona desert on his vintage Road King, tackling rugged trails in his Jeep, or hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, Derek embraces the journey—bumps, twists, and all.

It’s the same approach he brings to financial planning. His clients have worked hard for their wealth, and he helps them protect and enjoy it—without fear of financial roadblocks.

Client Stories

Why Choose Derek?

The Fortress Advantage™

Most advisors focus on selling products. I focus on protecting your future.

Here’s why The Fortress Wealth Framework™ is different:

The Only Crisis-Tested Advisor

Most advisors talk about protecting wealth. I’ve lived through financial disaster and rebuilt from the ground up. My strategies aren’t theory—they’re tested in real-world financial storms.

Proprietary Fortress Wealth Framework™

You won’t find this system anywhere else. It’s a battle-tested, three-phase approach that ensures your wealth is safe, strong, and built to last—no matter what life throws your way.

Widow & Retirement Specialist

Most advisors dabble in retirement, I specialize in it. I focus exclusively on helping retirees, widows, and families build lasting financial security — and that includes comprehensive estate planning to protect what you’ve built, honor your legacy, and ensure your wishes are carried out for generations to come.

No-Risk, No-Pressure Guidance

I don’t sell; I educate. That’s why I offer The Legacy Shield Session™, a no-obligation consultation where I’ll assess your financial foundation and help you create a plan—whether you work with me or not.