George Ripley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Angel Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and has prior work experience with Liberty Mutual Insurance and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leslie Stephen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Financial Services. Leslie is also involved with Rayhons Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent business focused on the sale of insurance and securities products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Barry Majercin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 25 years. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Brian Bjurstrom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports multiple advisory and managed-account solutions.

Kevin Mullen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored investment solutions.

Jonathan Pagan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previous experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Massey Services, and four years of service in the U.S. Navy. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Willoughby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Cory Elmore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hancock Advisers, John Hancock Funds, John Hancock, Edward Jones, and Neodent. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Vonk Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2001. Outside of his work at Raymond James, Vonk is the owner of River Valley Wealth Management, where he is involved in financial advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations, along with specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Sean Horton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Edward Jones since 2009. Horton holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Das is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2021 before joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Bryn Heemsoth is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Heemsoth worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co Inc from 2015 to 2019. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and services including tax-efficient portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Torrie Wulf is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Bank of America. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Lavold is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dino Goegan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chandler, Arizona. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has 32 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1994. 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 and 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.

Aidan Rojas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has a background that includes various roles at Grand Canyon University and in the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a financial planning process centered on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Christopher Janiak is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Lowe's and was involved with NewLife Assembly of God for over a decade. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Nicholas Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental property as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment offerings. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Todd Clarke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Ensign Financial Partners and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of advising, he owns an event space in Queen Creek, AZ, and serves as chairman of the board for the nonprofit Giving Can Be Fun. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.