As a Financial Advisor, Lanaya works with a wide array of clients, both in the private and public sector. Her business focus is in the areas of Retirement Planning, Wealth Management Strategies, College Savings and Estate Planning Strategies. She is passionate working with the public sector and her expertise with state and federal pension systems caters to employees of the East Valley school districts, police and fire and governmental employees.

She spent 6 years in the finance industry working for a major national bank before pursuing her passion entering a more client-focused environment where she could make a more meaningful contribution to her clients’ financial futures.

A native of Northern California, Lanaya is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where she double majored in Communications and Human Development. Lanaya attended the Wharton School of Business in Pennsylvania and obtained her certificate as a Retirement Planning Specialist.

She has lived in Philadelphia and traveled extensively throughout Europe, which has given her a better understanding of various cultures and demographics. Lanaya moved to Arizona in 2013.

Especially important to her is teaching her daughter the values of caring and philanthropy. Lanaya was the president and board member of the Chandler Education Foundation, helps organize charity events that raise funds for Junior Achievement and the Chandler CARE Center. She guest speaks at several East Valley high schools teaching financial literacy and budgeting practices.

Always first in her life is her expressive and fun-loving daughter, Reagan and her husband Michael. Lanaya is an avid San Francisco and Philadelphia baseball, hockey and football fan and loves to travel.

Lanaya J. Ewald is registered to conduct securities business in AZ, CA, IN, and TX.