Billy Stigall is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Scottsdale, AZ. He has 41 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tyler Hochwalt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021, he was self-employed running Tyler Hochwalt Tennis and played professional tennis from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Karen Sinovic is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 53 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee of her son's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Marcy Vaughan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Vaughan holds an Arizona real estate license, maintained for continuing education purposes. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Shelley Sedor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Roger Beguiristain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Palmer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020, following six years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. located in Scottsdale, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Najla Arekat is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at BBVA affiliated firms including BBVA Wealth Solutions and BBVA Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a personal interior design business, DLA Design Concepts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Bruce Galpert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has maintained a long-term involvement in the video vending business since 1980. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Nicholas Guzzardo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a hunting guide with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings and acts as an ERISA fiduciary for its clients.

Christine Chesney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mitchell Stillman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a committee member for the JNF Real Estate and Finance Group in Phoenix, providing feedback and attending meetings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bruce Munster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for a decade. Munster serves as a general partner or managing member in several private investment partnerships and LLCs, and he is a board member of Pinnacle Forum America, which supports leadership development through confidential forums. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm leverages extensive research and analytics and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of financial professionals.

Mary Frances Ewing is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a retail sales business in Scottsdale, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Donko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Genter Capital Management. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles in retail and food service industries. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Mark Shultz is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2022, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an administrator for his sister’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary options, including a notable range of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep investment vehicles.

William Hochwalt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bennett Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Smith serves on the investment committee for the Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research-driven portfolio strategies and providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephen Lomsdalen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2022. Lomsdalen is also an author of a book focused on retirement education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and supports retirement plans through both consulting and discretionary services.