Michael Gombrich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously at EF Legacy Securities LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the planning giving committee for the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses centralized analysis incorporating investment research, third-party data, and internal committee oversight, with recommendations operating within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Melanie Cash is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank in Arizona since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with a broader derivatives and commodities capability reflected in their unique regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Steven Binder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Merrill and LPL Financial. He also owns Retirement Wealth Strategies, LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investment management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Eherts is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Social Tap. 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.

Rod Glisic is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Peoria, 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Benjamin Dewhurst is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Louie Inc. and spent several years at the University of Colorado. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

John Braden is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Surprise, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Branden Heins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Advisory Services, AssetMark Financial Holdings, and Merrill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ulises Barrera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a French bulldog breeding business under LZA Holdings LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Andrew Gauer is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2021. His prior work includes roles at OC4 Venture Studio, Investable Games Technology, Happy Money, and Rising Tide. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.

Thomas Brandt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard, USAA, and a 20-year career in the United States Air Force. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lee Bradley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of advisory services, he is a member and president of MINGO Hunt Club LLC, a business related to IRA-held property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Smurthwaite is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at eHealth, Science 37, BEK Health, Intuitive Health, Trinnovate Ventures, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Errin Kelso is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. With a career at Fidelity Investments spanning two decades, Errin has held various roles including Financial Consultant, Regional Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Consultant, demonstrating a broad range of experience within the firm. Errin's expertise lies in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and family wealth objectives, and then collaboratively developing customized strategies tailored to their preferences. This client-focused approach has been central to Errin's professional practice throughout their career. Errin holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Errin's personal interests include attending concerts, football, gardening, music, puzzles, and reading.

Douglas Newstrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, following roles at Wedbush Securities Inc. and Merrill. Newstrom also owns a non-investment-related business, Twentysix Enterprises LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mitchell Layton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include service at LPL Financial and ongoing involvement with Layton Holdings, a business he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports client implementation through advisory programs, with a notable focus on municipal and public finance advisory services.

Dillon Cage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at FedEx Office and operated his own business before joining Fidelity. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an NFL doping control officer, a role he continues to support on weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IR-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and serves in advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Mario Savoie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, LPL Financial, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Td Ameritrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Katherine Udy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ashley Rios is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in the mortgage industry for several years with firms including Fairway Independent Mortgage, Prime Lending, and Caliber Home Loans. She holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.