Shannon Gallop is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including MassMutual and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of advising, she also works as a travel agent, assisting clients with scheduling vacations around the world. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Szabados is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Romero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Carefree, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services, before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2009. Romero serves on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Corrales, where he also chaired the Youth Services committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging in-house and third-party managers alongside its capital markets capabilities.

Bojan Tuco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and BestCompanies AZ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Robert Manhardt is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Manhardt is also involved with North Star Consultants as an agent/broker specializing in fixed insurance sales and serves as a financial professional at North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including 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, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Sarah Finelli is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anthem, AZ, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 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.

Jammie Fort is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ since 2014. His background is primarily with Edward Jones, where he has served for over a decade. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a rental property in Flagstaff, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

William Kerwin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cave Creek, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Vanguard, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he also has experience working as a contract driver for Uber. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools and broad non-advisory financial products.

Maria Gagne is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2017, following three years at Learnvest Planning. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Michael Cavaleri is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research and currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales and manages Cavaleri Consulting LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment options and leverages technology for research and operational support across its extensive network of advisors.

Srdjan Calija is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ryan Rosenmeyer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Anthem, AZ. He has 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Aleksandra Karac is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Stephen Jaffke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Wendy Ritchie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Phoenix, AZ, and has been working in the industry for three 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes six years of self-employment and service in the United States Marine Corps. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

David Williams is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Cave Creek, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of the Epilepsy Center Foundation of Northwest Ohio and acts as Secretary/Treasurer for the Carefree Foothills Homeowners' Association board of directors. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering various wrap fee advisory programs tailored to client risk profiles. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment management solutions and provides integrated services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.

Amanda Fox is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s distinctive operations include managing fund-of-funds structures and employing AI-driven methods in portfolio development.

Lincoln Gima is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at various Charles Schwab entities from 1995 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Carefree Autos, LLC, an automotive-related business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

David Givnish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously was associated with National Planning Corporation and Wise World Investment Planning. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales including life, long-term care, and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing research-driven models and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools.