Lauren Bookwalter is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset portfolios, with centralized operations that support a high client coverage per advisor.

Thomas Drogaris is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Fidelity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Kari Elle Thalman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offices.

Alberto Herrera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

William Ritman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at American Express from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Ritman manages a rental property through Airbnb. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Steven Perrin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously worked at Arizona State University, Autonation Honda Chandler, and Fry's Food and Drug Stores. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure that supports a large client base.

Bryce Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Medulla LLC and Finishline, along with positions outside the financial industry and periods of unemployment. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Andrew Ruboyianes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board for Dave Ramsey’s lead referral program and holds board and leadership positions with AHEPA, an organization focused on promoting Greek culture. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Gabriel Benavides is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., as well as earlier experience with Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he worked for the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and serves approximately 477,000 clients with $326 billion in assets under management.

Daron Mcmillan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he provides life insurance solutions focused on wealth preservation and estate planning. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment approach that includes portfolio optimization and multiple managed account strategies. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Christopher Krueger is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Thomas Barger is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations.

Rosemary Dinardo is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2021 before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Matthew Macdonald is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, as well as work in hospitality and education. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with strategic asset allocation and cash management solutions.

Thomas Tourek Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Turning Point Enterprises, LLC (dba 1320CONNECT), a motorsports marketing and advertising business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Jeremiah Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2012 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Peoria, AZ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Bubacarr Leigh is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2025, along with prior experience at Walmart, Emmarie Behavioral Home, Grand Canyon University, SiteLock, Verizon Wireless, and South Mountain Community College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Eilidh Zoppel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Marketeer Co. and Tech Launch Arizona, and was affiliated with the University of Arizona. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Tamara O'neal is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, she worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. Tamara is also involved with Origami Owl, a business she has been part of since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, with investment guidance centered on multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative-investment process.

Ryan Bertenshaw is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Partner of the Bertenshaw-Fiedler Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is focused on empowering women to gain and maintain financial confidence, security, and independence, acting as a financial advocate for women through various life transitions such as divorce, career changes, and business developments. Ryan's expertise spans areas including family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, legacy planning, and employee financial health. He and his team adopt an educational approach to personal financial wellness, fostering a comfortable and supportive environment to guide clients through complex financial challenges. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management in 2017. Ryan holds the designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in community organizations including the Merrill Next-Generation Leadership Council, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Young Visionaries Board (Y.V.B.). In his free time, Ryan enjoys skiing, golfing, and following University of Arizona basketball.