Steve Shmatko is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Shmatko serves as secretary and board member of the Sun City Mid Week Bell Club and is president of a Business Networking International chapter in Scottsdale, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is distinguished by its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated offerings beyond traditional advisory services.

Kyle Fugit is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Alaska USA FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, and TIAA-CREF. He is also involved with Global Retirement & Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Brandon Willard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach for the Deer Valley Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mirza Kevric is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, as well as The Monolith Group and Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Robert Gage is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Summer Darkis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Surprise, Arizona. She has 12 years of industry experience, all with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with client decision-making authority. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Larry Osa is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His previous roles include 11 years at RBC Capital Markets before joining Robert W. Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Sunshine Dog Rescue, where he helps establish intake and adoption policies. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional to non-traditional investments and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Timothy Woods is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Woods operates a private wealth management business under Rock Martin Private Wealth Management affiliated with LPL Financial. 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, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools to support investment decision-making.

Enwiya Toma is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2012 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Karen Green is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. 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.

Donald Whitman is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he is also a member of the board of directors for the Martin Auto Museum, a nonprofit organization. Whitman is involved in several business ventures, including Intentional Wealth Solutions, LLC, a financial services entity formed through a merger, and he owns Whitman & Jackson CPAs, PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Christine Melancon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Melancon also owns Christine Melancon LLC and serves as successor trustee for the Aaron J Cunningham Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, operating a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Emily Stead is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera since 2019 and previously was with Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a separate financial business established for tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Joshua Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber Technologies, BlockFi, and American Express. Outside of his advisory duties, he owns and operates an auto detailing business, Dropless Detail LLC, in Glendale, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jessica Bradley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in various educational roles and operated as an independent consultant for Norwex. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Mueller Schrader is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. and various M&I affiliated companies where he has worked since 2001. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Tricia Pickering is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Israh Gharib is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, Israh worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Outside of finance, Israh has been involved with the Morgridge Center for Public Service and the Literacy Network. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Laura Olson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, Olson is a co-owner of a personal fitness training business and is involved with New Life Community Church, supporting missionary activities and organizing mission services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.