David Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America N.A., he worked in sports-related roles including positions at Club Champion Golf and The Preserve Golf Club. He also serves as a trustee for a family revocable trust. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Patrice Njento is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial guidance by building strong, lasting relationships with individuals, families, and business owners. Patrice works to align clients' finances with their goals, values, and vision for the future. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Patrice is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and assists clients with a broad range of needs from general investing to retirement preparation. Patrice holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Law and a Master of Business Administration in Finance, both from National University San Diego. He is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, and French. Additionally, he is associated with the IFORFACT GROUP LLC and is involved with the 355th Medical Group in Tucson, AZ. Outside of his professional role, Patrice has interests in cooking, dancing, football, golfing, interior decorating, running marathons, soccer, spending time with family, woodworking, and writing.

Cary Walsh is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2013 and currently works with Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

William Holmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Nova Home Loans. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as an employee and contractor in food delivery services, including DoorDash and Grubhub. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that span from retail advisory to institutional investment solutions.

Taylor Clark is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Tucson, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has industry experience dating from 2020, including prior roles at U.S. Bank and Faithful & Gould. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both internal research and external manager strategies, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Mckinley Griffith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, Griffith serves as president of the board for the University of Arizona Alumni Association's East Valley Cats Chapter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and maintains a diverse offering that includes relationships with investment companies, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Terese Loscalzo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Larry Mathias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously worked at Kamps Inc from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Pacific Cathedral SRL, a company that owns a vacation home. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Renee Ann Duryea is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them pursue those goals. She provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio recommendations as clients' situations evolve. Her expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Renee values getting to know her clients personally to understand what matters most to them, enabling her to tailor strategies accordingly. Renee holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of the Philippines. She has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Deenna Schunk Peru is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in bookkeeping and decision-making for a local electrical business and participates in sales of skin, beauty, and nutritional products on a part-time basis. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay strategies.

Paula Weese is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets and its related entities since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Vicente Vargas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. He is also a member of Busby, Sanford, Brady, CPAs, PLC, a public accounting firm where he provides tax and accounting services. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for an irrevocable living trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Stuart Scibetta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Edward Jones and currently operates through multiple affiliated advisory entities. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports a broad advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Walter Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Tucson, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at New York Life Insurance Company and Farmers Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Retiree Activities Office, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Jason Robinson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tucson, AZ. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2007 to 2018. Outside of financial advising, he owns two retail sales businesses focused on woodworking projects and handmade wooden purses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring ongoing collaborative planning relationships without discretionary authority.

Eric B Soiland is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is a co-trustee for his parents' trusts and owns Soiland Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm integrates advisory services with banking, lending, trustee services, and affiliated funds to provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Jennifer Carroll is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally works as a food delivery driver and travel advisor. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a range of advisory programs.

Michael Jackson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a freelance art business focused on apparel graphics and serves as a part-time high school assistant coach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is known for its extensive advisor and branch network, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Cheryl Schuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, she is an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay and owns a photography business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its diversified investment approach.

Jennifer Tarpening is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.