Stephanie Hilton, FPQP^®

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.

Q&A

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”.