Dawn Thorpe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dan Kauffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2001. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Bethel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ, where he has worked since 1994, bringing 31 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a writer who creates and sells screenplays and novels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Mertensmeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Senior Financial Benefits from 2024 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association and works as a real estate agent, in addition to assisting older clients in finding affordable independent or assisted living facilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Randy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Terry Toman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and National Planning Corporation. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Paul Fudurich is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA for 21 years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, SMAs, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Balzarini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he writes fiction and has received book royalties for his work. 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 advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tristan Medearis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill, and serves as a military police officer in the Arizona Army National Guard. Additionally, he works with Spark Driver delivering groceries and household items. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Russell Harris is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He was previously with First Financial Equity Corporation for 12 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged as an insurance agent and operates under the trade name Arrowhead Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers various portfolio management options through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with flexible custody and platform arrangements.

Deanna Stow is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, where she serves as the primary point of contact for addressing the complex needs of affluent clients and their families. She focuses on delivering personalized service, fostering trust, and building lasting relationships. Deanna facilitates conversations around wealth growth, preservation, and transfer, aiming to provide a seamless client experience. Her career in financial services spans over two decades, including roles such as Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Sales Assistant at PNC (formerly BBVA Compass Investment Solutions), Broker Service Center Associate at Chase Bank (formerly Bank One), and Financial Advisor at American Express Financial Advisors. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Deanna's personal interests include family activities, food, movies, reading, theater, and volunteering.

Robert Solis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education, with an advisory approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Christopher Mcdermott is a CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2020, and previously spent 13 years at Fidelity, including two years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and delivers investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Amanda Williams is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she focuses on supporting and coaching representatives to achieve their goals, aligning with the mission of strengthening the financial well-being of customers and delivering better outcomes. Her professional experience includes positions as a Senior Service Relationship Leader at Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior Retail Sales Specialist at Vanguard from 2021 to 2022. These roles contribute to her expertise in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of her professional career, Amanda engages in activities such as cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, hiking, and parenthood.

Matthew Jenner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes positions at Legacy Wealth Management and various educational institutions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, leveraging risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

William Schlofman is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Baird since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Schlofman is a managing partner at Pressio LLC, a manufacturing and licensing startup, where he contributes to finance, marketing, design, and operations. He also serves as a bishop with check signing authority at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peoria, Arizona. Schlofman is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and reporting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement strategies across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

William Macgeorge is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as one of three trustees for the Maxwell Foundation Trust, which provides financial aid and scholarships to college freshmen. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Mc Nally is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently working at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Sun City West, AZ. Outside of his advisory work, Mc Nally owns a rental property business in Surprise, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Lesnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Woodbury Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation, along with long-term involvement in Sound Advice Financial Planning. He is also a business owner of Dimona.biz. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, institutions, and banks. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining broad financial activities with oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Curtis Levalley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Peoria, AZ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018, following prior roles at LeValley Wealth Management and Signator Investors, Inc. He serves as a backup trustee and financial and healthcare power of attorney for a family member. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, automated rebalancing, and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios that may contain a range of securities and investment vehicles.