Aaron Hyde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Russell Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. 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 serves individuals, 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.

Matthew Montague is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with business owners and multi-generational families. He helps clients bring structure and clarity to business and personal wealth planning, 401(k) and retirement plan oversight, decision-making, and family wealth coordination. He serves as a long-term decision partner to help clients make disciplined and defensible financial choices aligned with their priorities. Matthew and his team focus on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with clients to create personalized wealth management plans based on understanding their life priorities. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Planning, both from Arizona State University. Matthew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is involved in his community through participation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Liam Connor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience at Loomis Sayles and PanAgora Asset Management. Before entering the financial industry, he held various roles including at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Connor and Morneau LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathryn Josey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Vanguard Group, Inc. and Bank of America N.A. She also has experience with Youth on their Own and The University of Arizona. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lori Greer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacob Stevens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Stevens worked at Insight and has held roles outside finance, including with the Green Valley Fire Department and Arizona Christian University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Ephraim Bautista is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in retail positions at The Gap / Old Navy and Gamestop / EB Games. Merrill 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 institutional accounts.

Aaron Fraser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at E*TRADE Securities, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Michael Perhach is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm in various roles. 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.

Harrison Bunim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he held positions at Young's Bicycle Shop and was involved with the Desert Cats Lacrosse Program and Young Sports Ltd. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a broad array of investment and financial services.

Jason Freiwald is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., FFS Legacy, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc., with additional experience in insurance agencies. He is also president of FFS Legacy Inc., a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendations.

Todd Hansen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Hansen has a side business involving loans secured by real estate he previously owned. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Stein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the advisory field, he worked at Clearwater Analytics, Reputation.com, and Financial Engines. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Paulo De Souza is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Investment Consultant, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Throughout his career, Paulo has focused on understanding clients' financial and retirement goals and establishing relationships based on comfort and trust. He emphasizes clear communication and simplifies complex aspects of financial planning to create clear and easy-to-follow plans. Paulo holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, he has interests in movies, soccer, table tennis, theater, and traveling.

Catherine Estrada is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options.

Deana Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2005. She is involved in several real estate-related activities through family-owned LLCs but does not have active responsibilities in these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with varied investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Cristobal Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stacey Dunn Padilla is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Blake Lesueur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Casey LeSueur Getz CPAs PLLC and Ernst & Young LLP. Outside of advising, he owns and operates BNL Tax & Advisory PLLC, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a collaborative approach with centralized research and algorithmic tools to deliver customized retirement recommendations.