Hanifa Nankinga is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Waymark Wealth Management, Raytheon Technologies, and Navitas Credit Corp. She is based in Gilbert, AZ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kristal Burton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at Honor Health and the Gilbert Center for Family Medicine. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Peronace is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mesa, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked at Play It Again Sports and has experience outside the industry in sports and retail. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients, allowing clients to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing option.

Danielle Quarantello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, and is currently involved with Arion Care Solutions LLC, providing paid habilitation services in an assisted living setting. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments with a focus on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates systematic due diligence and may include ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated entities.

Jessica Joseph is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has six years of industry experience, including roles at The Vanguard Group and eToro. Outside of her advisory duties, she is employed part-time by a valet service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides multiple platform options as well as proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Staci Mapes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and First Command in various advisory roles. Mapes also operates S.A. Mapes Wealth Management Group, LLC, which involves non-variable insurance sales and investment-related activities. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of customizable investment strategies and operational tools.

Jasmine Perez is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisers, LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she has experience in the service industry and administrative roles. Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Richard Bardue II is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and also owns Northsound Wealth Management LLC, a separate advisory practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo's research and planning tools.

Paul Swiatkowski Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025 and has been with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

James Ainsworth is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously managed his own consulting group from 2009 to 2022 and served briefly on the University of Wyoming staff. Ainsworth is Treasurer and one of five board members at Southwest Leadership Academy, a nonprofit charter high school serving at-risk youth. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account options through a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Sharon Huffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside her advisory role, she is involved with Ardmor Construction. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Pettitt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Pettitt is active in the Gilbert community, serving as a committee member and board member for local organizations including the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Gilbert Talks. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and affiliates proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Cameron Mack is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Evelyn Contreras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she manages administrative and invoicing tasks for a local auto detailing 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supporting advisors through various investment strategies and technology tools.

Douglas McClane is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Raymond James since 2012, currently also associated with the Zamborelli Wealth Advisory Group. His outside activities include serving as acting trustee for a trust with minimal annual duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Cori Solomon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kate Somerville is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at STORE Capital, Northwestern Mutual, and First International Bank & Trust 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 and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Suzy Myers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, where she has worked since 2001. She has 25 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a managing partner in a yacht charter business and serves on the boards of a nonprofit supporting low-income individuals and a condo association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Manwaring is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. His background includes marketing and community service roles. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Guillermo Gastelum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass entities, PNC Bank, and Uber. He is based in Mesa, AZ. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a diverse range of investment strategies.