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Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$379,576,966

Clients

1,149

19% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

287

Very High

Average account size

$330,354

About

Southwest Investment Advisors primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and also provides investment advice to pension plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management billed as a percentage of assets, plus financial planning services available on fixed-fee or hourly bases and portfolio review engagements.

The firm's investment approach is asset-allocation driven using Modern Portfolio Theory with five model allocations from capital preservation to aggressive growth, typically implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds and UITs, with select use of individual bonds and tactical moves on the fixed-income side. SIA sponsors and manages its own Wrap Program—in which most managed clients are enrolled and pay a single all-inclusive fee—and requires custody at LPL Financial for discretionary accounts.

SIA manages roughly $387 million across about 1,150 client relationships served by four advisors, a client-per-advisor ratio that is notably higher than most comparable team firms and that aligns with reliance on standardized model portfolios and packaged investments. The brochure also discloses ongoing affiliations with LPL—several officers are registered representatives, and the firm has received transition payments and other economic benefits from LPL—which the firm identifies as potential conflicts of interest if clients implement recommendations through that custodian.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

$300-$1,000 for portfolio review; $1,500 for financial plans.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% $3,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

Commissions earned by registered representatives for brokerage and insurance sales; trailing commissions for mutual funds in unmanaged accounts.

Project-based

$200 per hour for portfolio review; $150 per hour for financial planning.

Main office location

Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

7594 N La Cholla

Tucson AZ 85741, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Douglas R

Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

Douglas Riegger is a financial advisor at Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Southwest Investment Advisors since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held various roles including ownership of a sole proprietorship and involvement in the hospitality sector. Southwest Investment Advisors primarily serves individual investors and pension-plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, portfolio reviews, and standalone financial planning. The firm manages approximately $325.7 million in client assets and employs an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of packaged investment vehicles and fixed-income securities.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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David B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

David Bowen is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2024. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2004. Bowen also operates David Bowen CFP LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Southwest Investment Advisors primarily serves individual investors and a smaller number of pension-plan clients, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $325.7 million in client assets using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation approach and serves over 1,100 clients with a team of four advisors.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Richard Z

Series 63, Series 65

Tucson, AZ

Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

Richard Zich is a financial advisor with Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Southwest Investment Advisors and LPL Financial since 2019 and previously was involved with Coopers DIY, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he assists with accounting and website concepts for Trinity Diamonds Inc., a retail jewelry store run by his wife. Southwest Investment Advisors primarily serves individual investors and pension-plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, portfolio reviews, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $325.7 million in client assets and employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing model allocations and a variety of investment vehicles to meet client objectives.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Alexandra K

Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc.

Alexandra Kusler is a financial advisor with Southwest Investment Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2017 and previously at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Kusler also serves as a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider as an independent contractor. Southwest Investment Advisors primarily serves individual investors and a smaller number of pension-plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, portfolio reviews, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $325.7 million in client assets, using an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a range of investment vehicles, with most accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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