At Phases Financial Group, we’re grateful for the recognition we’ve received from respected industry organizations. These honors reflect our dedication, but our true measure of success is found in the trust our clients place in us and the progress we help them make toward their financial goals.

Raymond James
Advisor Recognition
Multiple years of recognition between 2013-present
An honor presented to Raymond James advisors for demonstrating the highest level of service to clients.
Michael Lipkins
Global Top 50 Advisors, 20251
- 2025: Chairman’s Council 2
- 2024: Chairman’s Council
- 2022-2023: Leaders Council 2
- 2021: Chairman’s Council
- 2019-2020: Leaders Council
- 2016-2018: Chairman’s Council
- 2014-2015: Leaders Council
- 2013: Executive Council
Juan Rojas
- 2024: Executive Council II2
- 2023: Executive Council II
- 2022: Executive Council II
- 2021: Executive Council II
- 2020: Executive Council II
- 2019: Executive Council II
- 2013-2018: Executive Council

Forbes Best-in-State
Wealth Advisor
Multiple years of recognition
Michael Lipkins
- 2026: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2025: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2024: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2023: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2022: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2021: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California
- 2019: Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor, Northern California

Advisor Hub Advisors to Watch
Michael Lipkins
- 2025: Advisor Hub Advisors to Watch4
- 2024: Advisor Hub Advisors to Watch
Additional Certifications
Designations & Credentials
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation (Juan Rojas & Michael Lipkins)
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation (Juan Rojas, 2004)
- Wharton School Certificate in Portfolio Management (Juan Rojas, 2024)
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation (Michael Lipkins)
1The Raymond James 2025 Global Top Advisors is a 2-day event that takes places in Montreal April 14-16th. The event brings together 60 of the highest producing advisors across the firm, though that number may vary based on those who are invited and available to attend the event. These top producing advisors were selected based on 2024 fiscal year production. Attendance at this event may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for being invited to this event.
2Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Requalification is required annually. The ranking may not be representative of any one client’s experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating.
4The 2025 AdvisorHub 250 Advisors to Watch under $1b ranking is based on an algorithm of criteria, focused on three key areas: Quality of Practice, Year-Over-Year Growth, and Professionalism & Character. The rankings weigh the scores in Quality and Growth more heavily than other areas. Time period upon which the rating is based is from 12/31/2023 – 12/31/2024, and was released on 6/20/2025. Advisors considered have a minimum of seven years’ experience, a clean regulatory record with 2 or fewer complaints and no significant judgements, must have been with their current firm for at least two years and in good standing, and have at least $100 million in assets under management. Out of 1,972 total nominations received, 250 advisors received the award. This ranking is not based in any way on the individual’s abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with AdvisorHub.

