Scottsdale, AZ Office

Barbara Meola is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also the owner of Meola Consulting, a non-investment-related business. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm’s model is advisor-driven, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and providing a range of financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Thomas Seifert is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer & Co., Waddell & Reed, and Piper Sandler & Co. He currently provides investment advisory services through Stratos Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Asha Jain is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2000 to 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through independent and affiliated advisors with a focus on customized portfolio management and an open-architecture investment approach.

Erica Gargol is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2003. She operates out of Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a certified notary public. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an IAR-driven model, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a range of programs and an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Barbara Marquis is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2020 and previously held positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, providing customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and offers specialized services such as tax management and niche planning.

Elizabeth Mahoney is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016, and previously was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2012 to 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services from advisor-managed programs to outsourced CIO solutions, utilizing an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers.

Christopher Popkey is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in guest services for the Green Bay Packers. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients through a model that emphasizes independent advisor relationships, customized portfolio management, and an open-architecture approach integrating multiple third-party managers and platforms.

Tonette Echols is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2014. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model that emphasizes independent advisor-driven portfolio management using an open-architecture approach integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

John Nilson is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at LPL Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Webster Investment Services. Nilson currently works in Scottsdale, AZ. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model combining independent contractor advisors and a variety of portfolio management solutions, employing an open-architecture approach with multiple third-party platforms and sub-advisors.

Stacey Bendfelt is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. from 2020 to 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Tukwila Tiny Houses, managing rental leases and payments for a small portfolio of rental units. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach supported by affiliated and third-party managers, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

John Nielsen is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform.

Mark Willets is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and LPL Financial LLC. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an IAR-driven model, offering customized portfolio management through multiple third-party platforms and managers, alongside financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Bruce Lindvig is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ since 2017. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator, a role he has held since 1987. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions through an IAR-driven model that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions, utilizing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Kerina Graham is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Arizona Casino Party, a nonprofit organization that raises money through non-cash casino events. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven model with open-architecture portfolio management that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Henry Eversole III is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm operates an independent advisor-driven model with an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.