Anissa Vasquez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Tucson, AZ, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Ameriprise and has been involved in tutoring K-12 students in math and reading through Sylvan Learning Center. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sena Mortensen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Keller Williams and Nottingham Realty Group, where she also serves as a real estate agent. She is involved as a Marketing Officer with the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Payroll Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Victor Bruno is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he participates in a neuromodulatory treatments research study at Duke University focused on pain management in traumatic brain injury. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning solutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the insights of a Global Investment Committee.

Clyde Turpin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Member of the Sigma Pi Phi Gamma Alpha Boule Fraternity in Atlanta, managing and overseeing the organization’s finances. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carol Larson is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Tucson, AZ. Her prior roles include positions at Hughes Federal Credit Union, Verus Capital Partners, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Burt Derman is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Keefe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2022 and holds roles including branch manager and senior wealth manager. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a group health insurance business and manages a vacation rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-manager platform, with access to a range of model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Stephen Neff is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill for 40 years before joining Raymond James in 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Richard Blythe is a financial professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a health insurance sales and services business as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Aaron Crowley is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Crowley serves as a committee member for the Pima Community College Foundation and as secretary on the board of directors for the Tucson Conquistadores. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored strategies through multiple wrap fee advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Amy Braunz is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She draws on her background as an engineer to assist clients in designing and implementing financial plans that align with their goals and values. Amy has previous experience as a Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. She holds a California Insurance License. Her approach focuses on building trust and dependability through attentive listening and disciplined execution of financial strategies.

Abhishek Gaur is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and spent one year at Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Napoleon King is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Tucson, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Lenox Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses without managing client portfolios directly. The firm offers planning and managed-account services separately, with options for consolidated billing under its “WealthPlan” program.

Fernando Arreola Tapia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Wendy Miller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Tucson, AZ, with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated Miller Design for 14 years. From 2021 to 2024, she was involved with Gospel Rescue Mission. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan."

Michael Carley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tucson, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience, including 17 years with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations 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 in-house and third-party research.

Lemar Edwards is a financial advisor with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His professional background includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and service in the United States Navy. Edwards is currently based in Tucson, AZ. Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Tracy Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-held landscaping business, where she manages financial transactions. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mikey Marquez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Mikey was a Financial Professional at MassMutual from 2019 to 2023. Mikey emphasizes providing each client with a world-class experience, leading interactions with empathy and genuine candor to ensure clients feel welcome and secure. He believes in meeting clients where they are to create financial plans that can lead to positive changes. Outside of his professional work, Mikey enjoys football, golf, hiking, movies, outdoor adventures, and yoga.

Laurence Goldstein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2022 and previously spent six years at First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Constellation College Planning, a business that assists families with navigating the college process, and serves as a minister performing marriage ceremonies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. 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.