Jason Richards, CFA®

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Jason Richards, CFA®

Jason Richards, CFA®

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Experience

Principal | Wealth Advisor

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jan 2023 - Present | Scottsdale, Arizona

Senior Portfolio Manager | Partner

Autus Asset Management

Mar 2020 - Jan 2023 | Scottsdale, Arizona

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Arizona State University

1993 - 1999

My Approach

I serve as an advocate and partner for my clients, providing risk management guidance and thoughtful wealth management solutions. I strive to build lasting advisory relationships based on competency, trust, and transparency.

Scottsdale

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Young - Inherited Wealth

Navigate sudden wealth with guidance tailored to your generation's unique needs.

Multi Generational Families

Coordinate wealth strategies across generations for lasting family prosperity.

Professionals

Corporate High Earner

Maximize wealth accumulation with sophisticated tax and investment strategies.

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.

Teachers / Educators

Optimize public pension benefits and supplement retirement savings.

Real Estate Professionals

Integrate real estate holdings with comprehensive wealth planning.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Retirement Plans (401K)

Maximize retirement plan benefits and optimize distributions.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Risk Management

Comprehensive insurance and risk mitigation strategies.

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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