Christine Wilkinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has dedicated her entire financial career to Merrill, beginning over 20 years ago at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, now known as Bank of America Private Bank. Christine works as part of The A Team, one of the largest advisory teams in Scottsdale, which includes senior consultants, financial advisors, and client associates collaborating to provide a broad range of financial advice and investment solutions. Her background in trust and estate services enables her and her team to assist clients with legacy and charitable planning while helping them achieve investment and retirement goals. Christine’s areas of expertise include education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christine lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband of 20 years and has two adult children, one of whom serves in the U.S. Army. Outside of work, she enjoys adventure sports, cooking, dancing, gardening, hiking, reading, running, and spending time with her family and her Bernedoodle puppy.

Benjamin Howard is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing massage therapy services at Colair Beauty Lounge and Med Spa. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Logan Kannes is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2017, he worked at Northern Arizona University, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Rio Salado Community College. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisor team to manage a high volume of client relationships.

Bruce Laird is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and with Ventura Foods since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Connor King is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Scottsdale, AZ. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience including roles in the food service industry and time as a self-employed professional. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Michael Ward is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at BFC Planning, Inc., Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., and Barnard Wealth Management, Inc. Aside from advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales through CreativeOne, Crump, Senior Market Sales, and Rogers Benefit Group. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to model portfolios and research, and a variety of retirement and participant advice programs.

Matt Clarkson is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior work includes positions at James Clarkson Insurance Agency and various roles within Vanguard-affiliated entities since 2007. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages client relationships at scale through a combination of digital platforms and a broad advisor network.

Joseph Wilson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America, Inc., Securities Service Network, Inc., Questar Capital Corporation, and Questar Asset Management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services featuring integrated brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management solutions.

Elaine Muandumba is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PIMCO Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Charles Schwab, and The Vanguard Group. She also spent two years with the Angola Ministry of Youth & Sports. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and offers a range of portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Amy Pongratz is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Scottsdale, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Wealth Partners, Sunstone Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Shelby Haggard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Shelby worked in various roles including at BuildZoom and Grand Canyon University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Scott Griffiths is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sage Point Financial and Feltl and Company. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Scott Andersh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history with Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Axa Advisors, LLC, and several other financial firms. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

David Seay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Mutual of Omaha Bank, LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Merrill Edge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Hank Lobel is a CFP® and Series 66 designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2015. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he is part of a large team of over 2,200 advisors at Vanguard Advisers. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, featuring tax-aware strategies and customization options.

Brandon Hawkins is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and PIMCO Investments, as well as a decade at Western Asset Management. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Cassidy Butt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Cassidy held roles at Samsara and Crayon, and has experience related to the University of San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings with proprietary investment strategies.

Connor Roberts is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, CVS Health, and Edward Jones. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs with customizable options including tax-aware features and ESG preferences.

Maya Ramirez is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Xerox State Health Care and Mesa Community College. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Robert Savage is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, HD Vest Investment Services, and operating a law practice, Savage Law, PLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.