AZ Business magazine ‘s “Excellence in Banking” feature for 2026 underscores the critical role financial institutions play in driving Arizona’s growth, highlighting innovation, stability, and community impact as essential benchmarks for industry leadership. The digital sponsor of Excellence in Banking is DSB Rock Island . Today, meet the Arizona wealth managers of the year for 2026.

Stephen Phair

Financial advisor, Edward Jones

Alejandra Paredes

Director and private wealth advisor, BMO Wealth Management

Paredes, a top-performing Private Wealth Advisor at BMO Wealth Management, brings more than 25 years of experience to guiding Arizona’s high-net-worth clients with tailored strategies from portfolio management to estate planning. A CFP® and CEPA®, she champions culturally nuance

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