Joseph Conto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Long Realty, and operating a landscaping and maintenance business. He also spent several years in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm’s approach includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

John Fiske, Jr Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. His prior work includes roles with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Veterans Administration, though he holds no active responsibilities in those positions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tina Giallanza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the secretary of Highwood Industries, Inc., a computer-related business in Tucson, AZ owned by her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Richard Bruzzone is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2021, he worked for Van's Golf Shop and Oro Valley Country Club. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized, integrated approach to custody and investment guidance.

Jennifer Wright is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the advisory board of the El Paso Community Foundation and is a board member of the Wildcats Tucson Youth Football Spirit Federation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs and specialized planning groups.

Steven Strong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving affluent clients for over twenty-eight years. He specializes in investment management and wealth preservation, developing personalized strategies that address the complex needs of high net worth individuals. His services include creating portfolio strategies, estate planning, trust services through Bank of America Private Bank, asset and liability strategy implementation, and sophisticated retirement planning. Steven's team focuses on delivering customized advice aimed at helping business owners, non-profit organizations, and high net worth individuals achieve their financial goals. They prioritize clarity and simplicity in financial planning to assist clients in navigating complex financial environments. Steven holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Outside of his professional career, Steven has an athletic background, having played catcher for the University of Arizona Wildcats Baseball Team. He is a past president of the Junior Achievement Advisory Board. Steven has lived in Tucson for over forty years and resides there with his wife and three children. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, hunting, spending time with family, and traveling.

Vicki Adams is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Tucson, AZ, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley in two tenures, from 2014 to 2019 and from 2021 to the present, with a one-year period at Wells Fargo Advisors in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jennifer Mills is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies including separately managed accounts and overlay services.

Richard Schaefer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Sonoran Institute and the Santa Lucia Conservancy and is a committee member reviewing financials for Tucson Medical Center. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored investment strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with features including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and options for tax management and responsible investing.

Carl Warren is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tucson, AZ. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2010. Warren also has ownership interests in 131 Capital, LLC, and Warren Wealth Management, LLC, both investment-related ventures based in Oro Valley, AZ. 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 and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referrals.

Jeffrey Hicks is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at the University of Arizona from 2014 to 2017. Based in Tucson, AZ, he provides financial advisory services through Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mary Clements is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Mary instructs group fitness classes at several local fitness centers and nonprofit organizations in Tucson, including the YMCA of Southern Arizona and the Tucson Jewish Community Center. She also serves as a committee member for Angel Charity For Children. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Zitzmann is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Tucson, AZ, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Homer Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on endowment development and community grant-making, and owns a CPA firm providing tax, financial statement, and bookkeeping services. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios with various investment options on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sonja Darcangelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for a family trust in Tucson, AZ. 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 IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bob Ewing is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2015. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in working with individuals and families to help them define and achieve their financial goals. Throughout his career, Bob has held various roles including Vice President at JP Morgan Chase and Oak Ridge Financial, Retirement Consultant at Allianz Financial Services, and Financial Advisor positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Bob's approach emphasizes challenging clients to think critically about what they want their wealth to accomplish, enabling the development and implementation of tailored financial strategies. His extensive experience across multiple reputable financial institutions underscores his expertise in financial consulting and retirement planning.

Rosa Reyna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques during its financial planning process.

Cheyanne Perez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tucson, AZ. She holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license and has been in the industry since 2021, including roles at Aspire Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services using both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Phillip Williams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oro Valley, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Express Financial Advisors for 18 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he creates handmade leather goods and everyday carry gear, including wallets, valet trays, and phone covers. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Robert Eyer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning analyses and offers an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Sergio Andrade Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aspire Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo, Afni, Sears, and Target. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary in the state of Arizona. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.