Mary Baron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides clients with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Jacob Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was associated with American Financial Associates and has experience in tax preparation and accounting services through a related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

James Hopkinson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Schwab entities since 2014, including Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Based in Phoenix, AZ, his career has been focused within the Charles Schwab organization. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Kyle Stewart is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in the food service industry and held various roles including positions at NiMarcos Pizza and Pita Jungle. He is currently affiliated with Renaissance Financial Corporation as a financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services for individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Annette Petzel is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and other firms. Petzel is also an insurance agent specializing in Medicare, employee benefits, personal life insurance, and disability at R P Ryan Insurance, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios based on client risk tolerance and investment objectives.

Manuel Hierro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Caroline Andreen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2023, with prior roles including positions at Willis Towers Watson and the University of Oklahoma. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Burns is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized, integrated operational structure.

Kyle Holmes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Brigham Young University-Idaho and Sylvan Learning Center of Temecula. 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. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing.

Scout Davis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Loft, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, SIU Credit Union, and Southern Illinois University. Davis is based in Phoenix, AZ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nicholas Ashjian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Husch Blackwell LLP and Charles F. Myers, P.A. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment funds while utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Joseph Woods is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Based in Peoria, AZ, Woods has over two decades of tenure with his current firm. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sommer Arekat is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, where she has worked since 2015. She has 13 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a design consultation business and owns a florist enterprise. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Brian Fletcher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Dannett Gardiner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Gardiner has worked at several firms, including Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC, CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, Gardiner is also a Certified Public Accountant providing tax services through Profound Financial PLLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across various custody platforms.

Edward Maruggi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, Arizona with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Edward also spent time involved with Saint Louis Men's Basketball and Saint Louis University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets solutions through a broad platform.

Kristin Chadwick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011. 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 approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and serves as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Kirsten Bray is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including First Citizens Investor Services, Hilltop Holdings, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of an LLC that owns an inherited rental property managed by a third party. 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. Schwab provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a distinctive operational structure.

David Thompson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and offering 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a drummer involved in performing and fine arts. Charles Schwab 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated custody and brokerage services.

Lukas Mc Kenzie is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Amazon.com, Inc. among other roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 and discretionary investment solutions, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and integrated custody and brokerage services.