Vincent Esparza III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including long tenures at American Portfolios Financial Services and Lafayette Life. Esparza is involved with a nonprofit organization that hosts fundraising events such as charity golf tournaments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Caylie Taylor is a CFP® and ChFC® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Scottsdale, AZ. Her work history includes various roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., along with prior positions at Urshan College and other organizations. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining extensive client coverage with a centralized operational structure.

Thomas Mitchell Sr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and American Airlines. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with OneAZ Credit Union, where he also operates a wealth management business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Najla Arekat is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at BBVA affiliated firms including BBVA Wealth Solutions and BBVA Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a personal interior design business, DLA Design Concepts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Daniel Barry is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Zeal Financial Group. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Scott Hutto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is currently based in Cave Creek, AZ. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Hansen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and OneAZ Credit Union in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones for three years and Rocket Mortgage for six years. Hansen is involved in investment products and services offered through OneAZ Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

Stephanie Fagan is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, among other firms. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with more than $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors.

Erinn Ford is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, KMS Financial Services, and Cetera Advisors. She serves as a board member for Premier Trust, a trust company affiliated with Ladenburg Thalmann. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various investment tools and strategies, incorporating stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, with portfolio management options that accommodate client-imposed restrictions.

Bruce Galpert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has maintained a long-term involvement in the video vending business since 1980. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Jarrod Stewart is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with KMS Financial Services, Inc. and Inspirus Credit Union. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a broad selection of investment vehicles and third-party solutions.

Christopher Kirby is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked extensively with Securities America Advisors, Inc. since 2003. Kirby is based in Scottsdale, AZ. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing a range of tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Derek Tryder is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, GWFS Equities, John Hancock Distributors LLC, and Putnam Investments. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Saeed Zarkharidi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate as a licensed agent, assisting friends and family with buying and selling properties. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Roger Frank is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as a trustee of the Shirley Frank Revocable Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Brooks is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Peoples Bank, Peoples Investment Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and SagePoint Financial prior to joining OSAIC. Brooks is based in Scottsdale, AZ. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Myron Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates MJ Audio, a business that provides DJ and sound engineering services for events. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with investment solutions tailored using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers.

Jeremiah Erzen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2016, with prior experience at Prestige Medical Consultants and the University of Arizona Global Campus. 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, and institutional investors.

Kheilla Ndayikeza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grubhub, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Guzzardo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a hunting guide with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.