Shannon Simmons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she spent 16 years working as a realtor and has been involved with Watermark Solutions/LaundriTek, a company selling cleaning chemicals, since 2001. She is also a co-trustee for her family trust, managing distributions for educational expenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a network of over 23,700 advisors and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Aaron Mcgowan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Buckeye, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcgowan serves as a worship minister at The Church at Sun Valley, committing 15 hours per month to this position. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers, maintaining oversight and model curation.

Crystal Barcello is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anthem, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peter Spiteri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

David Carter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Surprise, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and First Financial Equity Corporation. He is also the owner and president of Carter Wealth Management, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Hertig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for seven years at Ernst & Young LLP. He serves as president of the Surprise Pickleball Association in Phoenix, AZ. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Michelle Selsor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Preston Schmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm integrates holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Jack Spicer is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Baird since 2022, following roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of his advisory work, he spends time coaching sports. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Vincent Esparza III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including long tenures at American Portfolios Financial Services and Lafayette Life. Esparza is involved with a nonprofit organization that hosts fundraising events such as charity golf tournaments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Robert Blendu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007 and serves as a board member of Scottsdale Community Bank. He is also involved with LA Doors, a construction and engineering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services alongside various investment products and affiliated entities.

Thomas Mitchell Sr. is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and American Airlines. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with OneAZ Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms while supporting various investment strategies and operational tools.

Melanie Cash is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank in Arizona since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with a broader derivatives and commodities capability reflected in their unique regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Steven Binder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Merrill and LPL Financial. He also owns Retirement Wealth Strategies, LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Eherts is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Social Tap. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Hansen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and OneAZ Credit Union in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones for three years and Rocket Mortgage for six years. Hansen holds a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stephanie Fagan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Avantax Advisory Services, and Monat Global. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

John Braden is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Surprise, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Branden Heins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Advisory Services, AssetMark Financial Holdings, and Merrill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Gauer is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2021. His prior work includes roles at OC4 Venture Studio, Investable Games Technology, Happy Money, and Rising Tide. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.