Thomas Mertensmeyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013, as well as Senior Financial Benefits from 2024 to 2026. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a homeowners association and is involved in real estate as an agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to third-party money managers and maintains over $256 billion in assets under management.

Randy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group and Morgan Stanley prior to joining Fidelity. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Terry Toman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party resources.

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 at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Outside of finance, Medearis serves as a Military Police Officer with the Arizona Army National Guard. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Peoria, AZ. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and related entities since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at educational institutions and various businesses outside the financial sector. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and specialized programs for small businesses, supported by a wide affiliate network with capabilities in municipal advisory and public finance.

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 in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and he has operated Sound Advice Financial Planning since 1997. He is also the owner of Dimona.biz, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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.

Mircea Ionescu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Outside of finance, he has taught violin lessons and operated a live wedding music business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Todd Polley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at several companies prior to joining Edward Jones, including Owlet, Weave, Podium, and Blue Raven Solar. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Michael Larkin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and operates Larkin & Associates, a business focused on marketing and office operations. Additionally, he provides tax preparation and planning services through Larkin Tax Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and collaborates with both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.