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.

Erika Fabricatore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of a team serving affluent families, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives by providing advisory and wealth management services. Her focus areas include portfolio management, retirement income planning, and assistance with corporate retirement plans such as 401(k) and defined benefit plans. Erika holds professional designations relevant to retirement benefits and financial advising. She works alongside colleagues to support clients in designing financial strategies tailored to their goals and priorities. Her experience contributes to helping clients navigate complex investment and retirement planning decisions. Outside of her professional practice, Erika is engaged with community organizations, including the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and Saint Pio Catholic School. She resides in Philadelphia with her family.

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.

Kevin Deluca is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Treasurer for The Phoenix Iowa Club, a volunteer position involving financial reporting and fund management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a broad range of investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment programs.

Jared Mactas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, functioning as an insurance broker for various lines of business including life, disability, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written recommendations, with implementation options that include brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Gerard Telemaque is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joshua Waitz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Waitz is the owner of Claiborne Industries LLC, a personal investment LLC intended for future real estate investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant registrations.

Connor Seymour is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Klazroom, LLC and held various positions including roles at Old National Bank and Wal-Mart. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Mills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and associated with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alyssa Rosenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Govig & Associates and held roles related to financial services at Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various investment models and third-party managers.

Ryan Harper is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Nicola Imports, and Zoom Video Communications. He serves as a trustee for a family living trust and works as a broker for Unum Group on long-term disability insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

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.

Donovan Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 19 years before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an elder at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, providing leadership and spiritual guidance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Jason Silitsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019 and previously spent time with Foresters Financial Services from 2010 to 2019. Silitsky is also the owner of Granite Sky Wealth Advisors LLC, which operates as a DBA for his work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Franklin Wenning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual and corporate financial planning services.

Daniel Montague is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2020 before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Lindsey Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Maria Lucero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along 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 strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.