Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Johnson’s prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Bank and service in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heather Coleman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Coleman is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona as a mentor, providing guidance and community engagement to youth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Rayan Hamze is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Lux Window Coverings, a home renovation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Eric Morgan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Advisory Services. He is also associated as an advisor with Desert Financial Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

Alan Karim is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, Arizona, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Arizona Council on Economic Education, where he helps organize volunteer events to promote financial literacy among students. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Obrien is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Revana. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anna Vollenweider is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Simplicity Financial Planning LLC, which provides bookkeeping and paraplanning services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Cindy Mercado is a financial professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Voya Financial Advisors and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she provides notarial services upon request. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and roughly 800,000 clients.

Bradley Knight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at E*Trade, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support client financial goals.

Shymaa Aref is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in activities such as managing registered investment companies and employing AI-driven research methods.

George Randolph Jr. is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and serves clients from Gilbert, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is a vice president of a bookkeeping firm where his involvement is limited. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Alt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for a total of 11 years, including a prior role in 2014 and ongoing service since 2016. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Spencer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and a variety of positions outside the financial sector, including a year at Eggstasy and earlier education-related roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and integrated operational infrastructure.

Todd Dragoo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related LLCs, including residential rental properties and a financial practice. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Jesus Ontiveros is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones across two periods totaling seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a Lyft driver in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Grimes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mesa, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at McDonald's for eight years. 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 through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Edward Buechting is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James and its related entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Buechting Financial, LLC, providing financial advising and retirement planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk assessment tools to guide investment decisions and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Conner Woods is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he was involved with Major League Baseball's Arizona Fall League and coached youth baseball at Salt River Fields Baseball Academy. Outside of finance, Woods serves as a part-time coach at Salt River Fields Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

David Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in the restaurant industry as an employee at The Keg Steakhouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Carina Burtell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, where she has worked since 2012 and has 13 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an independent appraiser with Rimrock Valuation Services and is involved with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business education salon as the education chair for book speakers. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.