Donald Cuppy

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Donald Cuppy

Donald Cuppy

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Nov 2006 - Present | Scottsdale, Arizona

Portfolio Manager

M and I Wealth Management

1997 - 2006

Education

B.S., Finance

Arizona State University

1986 - 1990

Our Approach

We help clients to work toward their financial goals and objectives by providing investment solutions through customized portfolio management. We often start with a comprehensive financial plan, which helps in making key asset allocation decisions. From this, we construct portfolios using primarily individual equities and fixed income securities, with ETFs for exposure to non-core asset classes.

Scottsdale

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

Navigate joint financial decisions, tax strategies and legacy planning together.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Corporate High Earner

Maximize wealth accumulation with sophisticated tax and investment strategies.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Manufacturing

Strategic planning for manufacturing business owners and their families.

Small Business Owner

Integrate business and personal wealth strategies for optimal tax efficiency.

Inherited Wealth

Preserve and grow family wealth across generations with thoughtful stewardship.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Business Succession / Pre-Transaction Planning

Navigate business transitions and maximize value at exit.

Retirement Plans (401K)

Maximize retirement plan benefits and optimize distributions.

Small Business Owners

Comprehensive financial planning for business structure and cash flow optimization.

Meet Our Team

Mark Fiedler

Mark Fiedler

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Kipp Goll

Kipp Goll

Principal | Wealth Advisor

John Stull

John Stull, MBA®, CFA®, CPA®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Jason Richards

Jason Richards, CFA®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Sharon Cohen

Sharon Cohen

Wealth Advisor

Stephen Weatherby

Stephen Weatherby

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Austin Witherill

Austin Witherill

Wealth Strategist

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Q1 2026 Review & Outlook

War, Private Credit Worries and AI Anxiety Weigh on Stocks

April 2026

Market volatility spiked in the first quarter of 2026. A surge in geopolitical tensions, growing concerns about potential stress in private credit markets, and fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may disrupt certain industries combined to push the S&P 500 moderately lower to start the year.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q1 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Required Minimum Distributions: A Guide to RMDs

April 2026

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or similar plans once you reach a certain age.

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Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q4 2025 Review & Outlook

Stocks Extend the Bull Market Run in 2025

January 2026

The S&P 500 opened the fourth quarter by reaching a new all-time high in early October. However, market volatility increased later in the month amid renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.

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