Gabriel Chagolla Flores is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Gabriel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Soka University of America. His approach centers on understanding client priorities and creating tailored financial plans within the framework of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Aleksei Ponomarev is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously worked at Bryten Real Estate Partners. Outside the financial industry, he has experience in various roles including managing POMO Pizzeria. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Victoria Paez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kiel Smallwood is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at Bank of America and a period at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Currently based in Chandler, AZ, he has been with Merrill since 2022. 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.

Christopher Torres is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, Cetera, and Enterprise Bank & Trust. He serves on the boards of Gabriel's Angels and the Arizona Community Foundation Professional Advisory Board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ryan Schoenburg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous roles including business owner of Split Payment Technologies Inc., a rent software service, and positions at Arizona State University. Schoenburg also worked as a private soccer coach and has a background in psychology. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Lauren Lunday is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank spanning nearly a decade. She is also associated with Lauren Lunday PLLC, a business entity unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Ham is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Advisor Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Douglas Meziere is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011 and has been engaged in ongoing education since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Cole Powers is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at USA Adventures of Arizona, DMB Sports Clubs, and the University of Arizona. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Stephen Phair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities, Compass Bank, and Merrill Lynch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab & Co Inc. Outside of finance, he owns Tune Turner LLC, a wedding and event music business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Melanie Braun is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tempe, Arizona, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner in Impresa Executive Strategy Alliance LLC and serves on the Board of Directors for Lutheran Hour Ministries. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supporting clients with tailored retirement income strategies.

Frankie Jo Ceja is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2020, and prior to that, serving in various roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley dating back to 2007. Frankie Jo specializes in comprehensive financial planning aimed at assisting clients in building, preserving, and transitioning wealth. She works with investors across different life stages, designing personalized investment strategies based on individualized plans. She is committed to building long-term relationships through communication, education, and preparation to meet clients' financial goals. She holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and possesses a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Frankie Jo enjoys a range of outdoor activities including baseball, football, camping, beach outings, and spending time with family.

Stephen Sample is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America/Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

George Rambow III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent contractor with Northpoint Wealth Partners, LLC, and serves as CEO of Rambow Holdings, LLC, a holding company for business and future ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both individual and institutional investment programs.

Donald Garduno is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at AssetMark Financial Holdings, GoldBook Financial, Equitable Advisors, Vanguard, and Northwestern Mutual. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with an emphasis on tailored solutions based on client objectives.

Aaron Nance is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of advising, his spouse is involved in commercial real estate investment through a member interest in a real estate LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrea Henry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2007 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sales consultant for Norwex, focusing on chemical-free cleaning products. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters, with clients having flexibility in implementing those recommendations.

Hanna Torres is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Charles Schwab, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an independent health and wellness consultant with Arbonne. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.