Brianna Steffes is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Cruz Financial Group, Principal Life Insurance Co, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. She serves as Vice Chair on the board of the Area Agency on Aging. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Christopher Thomas is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Dare To Retire U and Hybrid Retirement Solutions LLC DBA Oxford Retirement & Estate Planning. Outside of advisory roles, he teaches classes through Dare To Retire U. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, supporting a high client load per advisor and a complex affiliate structure.

Thomas Ellis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and several technology companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Postmates. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight.

Jesse Sausedo is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Kroger, where he was employed for 37 years. Additionally, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Paul Okonoski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a coffee shop business currently under construction in Mesa, Arizona, which is managed by his wife. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ray Jonas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1993, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Natalie Flamm Stutenroth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Nancy Huynh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2020 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Martin Falcon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USM, Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegated management, and involvement with registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Rickey Pickering is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Brent Hodges is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Goodyear, Arizona, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent 15 years at Palm Valley Church. He also coaches varsity softball at Millennium High School. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kyle Henze is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Services Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. There are no other notable outside activities reported. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tevis West is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and owns a separate support company, T.W. FINANCIAL PLLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Jorge Zavala Mora is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he has worked within J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Carl Hulse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc., and National Planning Corporation. He also operates PLAN 4, Inc., an entity associated with his LPL business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Stephen Harnden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Glendale, AZ, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a property intended to house his financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

William Freeman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Gale Northrop is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Sweet But Fearless, an education and mentorship organization focused on women, where he contributes to strategy, training, and podcasting. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary 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 Watson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Surprise, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Marcus Luckeneder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and Equitable Advisors for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in product design and manufacturing through a non-investment-related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, combining a broad advisory network with extensive non-advisory financial services.