Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

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Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

Manager of Wealth Planning

Experience

Manager, Wealth Planning

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Mar 2025 - Present | Scottsdale, Arizona

Vice President, Financial Consultant

Charles Schwab

Nov 2021 - Mar 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona

Education

Masters of Business Administration, Applied Management

Northern Arizona University, W.A. Franke College of Business

2019 - 2020

Bachelors of Science, Political Science

Northern Arizona University

2009 - 2011

Our Approach

Willing to have an opinion about the market and strategy.

Scottsdale

Who I Serve

Demographics

Married Couples

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

Divorcee's

Navigate financial transitions and build a secure independent future.

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 C Suite

Sophisticated wealth strategies for C-level executives 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.

Medical Professionals

Tailored strategies for physicians, dentists and healthcare professionals.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Proactive tax planning integrated with your investment and financial decisions.

Estate Strategy

Thoughtful estate planning to protect your legacy and provide for future generations.

Business Succession / Pre-Transaction Planning

Navigate business transitions and maximize value at exit.

Divorce

Navigate financial complexities during and after divorce transitions.

Generational Wealth Transfer - Education

Education funding strategies across generations.

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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