Paul Hales is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Meridian, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 2011 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance broker specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client relationships as ongoing collaborations using advanced analytical tools.

Arthur Best is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and several other financial firms. He is the owner of BEST FINANCIAL SERVICES and volunteers with House of Mercy, assisting with strategy planning in healthcare and social assistance. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of advisors, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment programs and emphasizing fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Scott Poulsen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the United States Air Force for six years and has held roles at EnerBank/Regions Bank and A-1 Installations NW LLC. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by integrated custody, brokerage, and research resources.

Ashley Meeker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Nampa, Idaho, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held various roles in the hospitality sector and worked briefly at Consumer Cellular. Outside of financial advising, she has experience working as a server and bartender at Stewart's Bar and Grill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Phillips is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips is involved in several rental property investments in Mississippi and California. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Bangs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Rove Adventure Co, LLC, a recreation business based in Montana. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to support clients’ investment and estate planning needs.

Alexander Roth is a financial advisor with Merrill in Boise, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Albertsons corporate office. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sam Beig is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans that align with their unique goals and aspirations. He has held several roles within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and various positions focused on workplace planning and advice. Sam holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and insurance. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, horseback riding, snowboarding, and spending time with pets.

Nickolas Meyers is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Anheuser-Busch, and Monte Folsom Insurance Agency. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Scott Webster is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Meridian, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with prior experience at Wamu Investments and U.S. Bancorp Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Ryan Ross is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Nampa, Idaho, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for Verizon Wireless Celco partnership from 2007 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions managed under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Randy Hixson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007, including his current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mark Heinrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Meridian, ID, holding the Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Heinen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for five years and at DICKS Sporting Goods/Golf Galaxy for three years. Heinen also operates a vending machine business in Meridian, Idaho. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Patterson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Patterson has ownership interests in rental property management businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery processes and analytical tools supported by the firm's Global Investment Committee.

John Gwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Blue Shield of Idaho. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Patterson is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Papa John's. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Daniel Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Caldwell, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Samuel Bird is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Boise, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones for three years and has a background that includes teaching as a teacher’s assistant for the Philosophy department at Brigham Young University. He also receives royalties for books published through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and has engaged in freelance AI training. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Tyler Mc Alvain is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, FSM Wealth, Kestra Advisory, and Castlebury Financial Advisors. He serves as Regional Program Director for the Women to Women Network, organizing quarterly networking events for professional women in Idaho. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.