Jacob brings a unique blend of tech and finance experience to his role as a Financial Advisor. With a background in implementation and account management at several innovative tech companies, he understands both the fast-paced world of startups and the financial needs of growing businesses. Jacob is especially passionate about empowering small business owners and helping young families build strong financial futures.

What makes his journey even more special? He started out as a client at SIA, experiencing firsthand the impact of thoughtful financial planning, before joining our team as a Paraplanner on the Portfolio team. Now, he’s proud to pay it forward, helping others navigate their own financial paths with clarity and confidence.

Jacob has a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State Fullerton in Geography, concentration in Environmental Analysis.

Jacob holds the FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 registrations, which are held with LPL Financial.

He and his wife Sarah have two kids and a bloodhound named Waylon. Jacob plays drums for Lifepoint Tucson’s worship team, loves to hike, surf, hunt, and play golf. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club.

Q&A

What do you value most about working with this team?

I love how tight knit we are and how efficiently we can attack a challenge or a new idea. Running this efficiently ultimately benefits our clients.

What are you most passionate about in your work?

I am most passionate about having a direct financial impact on the families we serve and helping them and their next generations thrive.

What previous experience or roles have prepared you for this position?

As account manager in my previous roles, I loved working one on one with clients and educating them about the product I represented and how it could help them move closer to their goals. This directly translates to finance in that, I have learned how to help make very technical concepts digestible to those that may not have a background in what we are discussing.  

David Bowen, CFP^® has specialized in working with retired and nearly retired people since 1996.

Dave worked for a major brokerage firm eight years before beginning his own planning and management firm in 2004. After advising clients as a sole practitioner for 20 years, Dave now joins SIA and brings his decades of experience as a financial advisor to those we serve.

Dave was raised in Nebraska and has a bachelor’s degree in industrial education. He has been a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner since 2003. Before becoming a financial professional, Dave was affiliated with a third world religious organization and lived in West Africa with his family for eight years.

When not working, Dave enjoys playing the piano, flying his small plane, exercising, and brewing beer.

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If you hadn’t become a Financial Advisor, what career would you have chosen instead?

I think becoming a lawyer would be at the top of my list. Many of the traits I’ve developed as a financial planner would be useful in the legal profession as well, such as analytical thinking, recognizing and managing emotions, and being able to see the big picture in my client’s situations. But questions regarding the law are something I regularly read books about and listen to podcasts on so I could see myself working in it.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?

Starting a new business is very hard, and I’ve done it twice. When my family was young, we together traveled the length and breadth of the lower 48 states, meeting with people to raise support for our living expenses in Ivory Coast, West Africa during the eight years we were there. Later when I began a financial planning practice in Tucson, I knocked on thousands of doors gaining clients by meeting with them in their homes. Both ‘beginnings’ required determination and persistence, and although I was often discouraged, I didn’t give up. Much success in life comes from simply not quitting when you feel hopeless, and I’ve had my share of that feeling.

What are some of your favorite books?

In non-fiction reading I’ve often got my nose buried in books about legal matters or history. I recently read Reforming Criminal Justice by Martin Martins and Midnight of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynne. Reading about things that helped shape us gives me understanding as to why we think and act the way we do. The hope is we’ll avoid making the same dumb mistakes again, but I’m not holding my breath on this.  For fiction reading, I enjoy novels about war but also about the American west. Favorites include books by Cormac McCarthy like Blood Meridian and All the Pretty Horses. One of my all-time favorite novels is Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. I am always reading something, and often more than one thing at a time.

Sarah supports the advisors at Southwest Investment Advisors with fund research, financial planning prep, portfolio construction, account rebalancing, and trade executions. She also plays a key role in the firm’s marketing initiatives.

Sarah joined SIA in 2021, bringing over a decade of experience in marketing, customer service, and project management. Her background includes work in the technology sector as well as with various non-profit organizations.

Sarah has earned her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional FPQP™ designation.

Sarah met her husband, Chris, in 2020 during the height of the pandemic—on a Zoom call, no less. They now enjoy life with their daughter, and two dogs: Einstein, a Corgi, and Portia, a wire-haired Dachshund. A passionate reader, Sarah especially enjoys diving into sci-fi and fantasy novels whenever she can.

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What are some of your favorite books, movies, or music?

It’s a good thing the question is what my favorites books (plural) are right now. There is NO way I could just pick one. My favorite book series to recommend is The Innkeeper Chronicles by Ilona Andrews, which is a pen name for a husband and wife writing team. They are fantastic at creating robust worlds and three dimensional major and minor characters. And they make me laugh. A lot.

When I’m not reading science fiction or fantasy, I’ve been loving Emily Henry’s romcoms. Book Lover is my current favorite, but I just finished Great Big Beautiful Life and adored it.

My all-time favorite movies are Arrival (with Amy Adams & Jeremy Renner) and About Time (with Rachel McAdams & Domhnall Gleeson). A friendly discussion of the former led to dating and then marrying my husband. The latter is a movie we watched via Zoom, while we were dating during the Pandemic, and now we watch it at least once a year together because it was such a core memory for us at the time.

Favorite Musicians/Band: Florence + The Machine, Two Steps from Hell, JJ Heller, Imagine Dragons, … and yes Taylor Swift.

If I could play a song on repeat forever and not go insane . . .

The theme song from Bluey. The moment those chords start to play, my toddler magically transforms into a happy, laughing little girl, no matter where we are (and has conveniently forgotten she was upset mommy couldn’t transform vegetables into a grilled cheese sandwich)

My favorite word in the English language is . . .

Obsequious. It’s a vocabulary word from my 9^th grade Honors English class and basically describes the personality of a first born and Type A personality. Which is me. And it’s just very fun to say out loud.

On your bucket list . . .

Someday I’ll write a novel. I’ve started a bunch; I just need to finish one.

What do you enjoy most about working at SIA?

I love being paid to dive deep into data and numbers, geeking-out over spreadsheets and graphs. I also enjoy being part of a company that strives to help people be their healthiest financial selves, where we get the privilege to walk through every small and big life event with them. It’s also fun to collaborate with a great team to accomplish all the above.

Douglas Riegger is a financial advisor with SIA, working with individuals and families to create practical, well-structured financial plans. He specializes in two primary areas: helping clients prepare for significant future spending goals and working with business owners and skilled trades professionals to build and protect long-term financial stability. Douglas is passionate about helping clients achieve financial success through clear, actionable strategies that help them make confident decisions about their money.

Douglas holds the FINRA SIE, Series 7 and 66 registrations, which are held with LPL Financial.

Beyond his client work, he is active in the community, serving on the board of a local youth literacy organization, volunteering with a program that introduces eighth graders to real-world skills, and participating in Eagle Scout boards of review for the Catalina Council.

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What led you to work in this field?

I got tired of seeing capable people get written off by the financial world. There’s this assumption that being good with your hands translates to being bad with your money, which just isn’t true. I wanted to help shift that narrative in my community.

What do you enjoy most about living and working in Arizona?

The desert grew on me more than I ever expected. The people are friendly, and the scenery is breathtaking. Hiking with my dog in the Sonoran landscape never gets old. When the heat is unbearable, it’s easy enough to gain some elevation and find cooler weather. Having been a skier since I was young, Arizona is the only place where I’ve been able to hit the slopes in a t-shirt.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of work?

I enjoy cooking, reading, woodworking, racquet sports, and traveling when I can. Put simply, I like to stay busy with my hands, learn new things, and see new places.

Stephanie joined SIA in 2022 as a member of the Operations Team. As Practice Manager, Stephanie serves our clients with a strong commitment to client satisfaction. She is a trusted point of contact and resource, ensuring each client receives tailored solutions and responsive support. Beyond client relationships, Stephanie oversees day-to-day operations, streamlines internal processes, and ensures compliance with industry standards.

Previously, Stephanie gained industry experience at another financial advisory firm, where she was first introduced to the world of finance. Her professional journey began in banking, where she started as a teller and advanced to Assistant Operations Manager at a Texas-based bank. After several years, Stephanie and her family returned to Arizona to be closer to home.

Stephanie has earned her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional FPQP™ designation.

She met her husband through mutual friends, despite attending the same high school, and they married in 2014. Together, they have two children, born in 2012 and 2017. As a family, they enjoy off-roading, camping, fishing, and spending time on the lake. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys baking, horseback riding, reading, gardening, and helping on the family ranch.

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Where are you from? 

I was born and raised in Willcox, Arizona, where I developed a strong work ethic and appreciation for agriculture while working at Apple Annie’s, the infamous you-pick farm.

What are some of your favorite books, movies, or music?

I’m an avid reader with a particular love for Colleen Hoover’s novels—her storytelling never disappoints. Sarah J. Maas is another favorite; I’ve enjoyed every one of her books. Currently, I’m hooked on the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros, which tops my list at the moment.

When it comes to movies, She’s The Man remains my all-time favorite. I gravitate toward comedies and am always open to recommendations—if you know a good one, I’d love to hear it!

My music taste is quite eclectic. I enjoy a wide range of genres, though I typically steer clear of jazz, blues, and techno. Some of the artists I frequently listen to include Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Bailey Zimmerman, Eminem, Selena Gomez, and Kesha.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, and money was not a factor, where would you go?

If given the chance to travel anywhere, I dream of visiting Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Bali, and Greece.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is . . .

Don’t take advice from someone whose position you wouldn’t want to be in.

Cats or dogs?

I have always been a dog girl through and through, but after moving into a housing development with a small yard, it wasn’t fair nor realistic for my family to have a dog so, I currently own and love 3 cats. Affectionately known as Limp Bizkit “Bizkit”, Blink 182 “Blink”, and Savage Garden “Savage”.

Lacey is part of the operations team at Southwest Investment advisors.  Her primary duties include assisting clients, supporting advisors, processing paperwork, and working with the firm’s back office at LPL Financial. 

Lacey joined the firm in 2007, right out of high school.  Her past experience includes working at a pet store, which has fueled her love of animals. 

Lacey has earned her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional FPQP™ designation.

Lacey and her husband Dustin have two children and 4 dogs (and counting). Outside of the office, Lacey enjoys riding horses, going camping with her family and dogs, spending time outdoors, and listening to her dad, Rob Wright, play his music (mainly the banjo).

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If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d start an animal rescue.  And you know, keep working here.

I would love to have a ton of land and be able to rescue all types of animals!

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my children. They are growing up to be the best little humans I could have ever asked for!

What is your favorite color?

Pink. Everything I own is pink. I will admit, sometimes I might go a tad overboard. My daughter also loves pink, so we have a TON of pink things in our house.

As a wealth advisor, Rick helps clients define their financial goals and create personalized plans to pursue them, balancing practicality with long-term aspirations. His approach is built on open communication and mutual trust.

Before joining SIA, Rick was President and CFO of a consumer goods company and currently co-owns Trinity Diamonds with his wife. He has deep experience in technology and operations, having chaired the Microsoft Dynamics peer group and consulted on software integration and manufacturing efficiency with Desertview Management Services. His CEPA designation enables him to help business owners maximize value.

Rick holds FINRA Series SIE, 7, 24, 63 and 65 registrations, which are held through LPL Financial.

Outside the office, he enjoys working out, science fiction audiobooks, and traveling, recently to Tahiti. His office displays photos from his global adventures, including a memorable trip to Australia with his daughter to celebrate her high school graduation.

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Who are your favorite authors?

My favorite authors are J.N. Chaney, Terry Maggerts, Craig Alanson, Alastair Reynolds, Jason Anspach, Nick Cole, and Neal Stephenson.

What Sports team do you actively root against?

The Chicago Bears – I am from Wisconsin, nuf said.

Cats or Dogs?

Dogs.

When you were a kid, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up?

When I was 5, I was pretty sure I’d be an astronaut when I grew up.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
What is this free time that you speak of? I fill my time with work, listening to audio books, walking the dogs, enjoying dinners out with my wife, visiting my new grandchild, visiting children, going to Packer games, doing things around the house, working out, playing games, swimming, and keeping my education up to date. This leaves little time left for anything else!

Alix serves as partner and portfolio manager at Southwest Investment Advisors. She builds long-term relationships with clients and develops financial plans and strategies that allow clients to “outsource the worry” to the SIA team so that they can live the lives they want to live, knowing that their money is in good hands. As portfolio manager, she directs the portfolio team as they research, implement, and monitor investment portfolios specifically designed to help clients pursue their goals in an ever-changing world.

Alix joined SIA in 2009 after serving as a college ministries intern at a Presbyterian church in Fort Collins, Colorado. In her time at SIA, she has worn just about every hat in the firm from operations manager to financial advisor to portfolio manager and now partner.

Alix graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine University, where she seized the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. Yes, she still speaks (limited) conversational Italian, and yes, she still has an undying love of bold red wine, al dente pasta, and dark chocolate.

Alix holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, which are held through LPL Financial.

When she’s not in the office, Alix enjoys running with her handsome husband, singing at church, laughing with friends, and traversing National Parks with her two very active young boys. She is in a constant state of rearranging furniture, which she swears is a real hobby, and has recently renewed her long-lost love of reading, preferring historical fiction with an element of magic or mystery.

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What has been surprising to you about the field of finance?

When I was first hired at SIA, I didn’t know what to think of the industry – I thought finance was all about Wall Street “bros,” smarmy men in ties and goatees making the rich get richer. What I learned is that we help normal and wonderful people plan for their futures – no goatee required! Yes, what we do is research and numbers-based, but it’s so much more about the relationships we forge with our clients and how we help their money provide for them. We get to be an intimate part of people’s lives and families, and I don’t take that for granted.

What is your history with investing?

My college money was too aggressively invested and seemingly disappeared overnight after the dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s. At that time, my parents had to come out of retirement to go back to work, I had to apply for as many grants and scholarships as possible while working my way through college, and after all that, I graduated with a business degree in 2008 during the worst stock market downturn since the Depression,  what we now know as the Great Financial Crisis – not a good time to be entering the job market!

This all gave me a healthy appreciation for the way not to do things. The way we invest at SIA may not be sexy, but it’s consistent. We’re not picking stocks or timing markets or following trends – I’ve seen how quickly that can go south. We are carefully investing our clients’ hard-earned retirement money (college money, legacy money), and we take that seriously.

What are some of your notable achievements or projects?

Putting cute animal pictures in the bathrooms. Kidding, but only kind of. There’s a lot to be said for atmosphere – think how you feel when you go into a stark doctor’s office and immediately get nervous. Talking about money can make people uncomfortable, and we want to do what we can to dispel that. When clients walk in our door, Annette offers them a smile and a beverage. She seats them in a conference room that has comfy chairs and photos of our team members’ families – an inviting atmosphere. So, when the designers told me we couldn’t put cute animal pictures in a professional office setting, we decided to do it anyway. It makes people smile. (Mike and Chad, if you ever read this, I am sending you all the hugs – and also an “I told you so” wink.)

Favorite musicians:

• John Mayer I don’t know why I love him so much; I always have and just do. His music has been a soundtrack to my life and makes me feel calm.
• Ryanhood Local folk rock storyteller duo with a phenomenal stage presence, look them up!
• Andy Grammer He’s our family favorite – such a positive voice! Our youngest son may or may not have fallen asleep at two of his concerts.

My favorite word in the English language is:

“Whimsical.” You can’t say it without smiling. Okay, at least I can’t. Seriously, just try it.