Industry-recognition awards and trophies displayed in Phases Financial Group's Palo Alto office, honoring the firm's Financial Advisors.

Recognition

Awards acknowledging our commitment to thoughtful wealth guidance.

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 Financial Services logo for the Phases Financial Group's RJ advisor recognition over the years.

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 Advisors award badge, SHOOK Research

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
AdvisorHub logo, recognizing Phases Financial Group's Financial Advisors as Advisors to Watch.

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)

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