Lyle Zaichkin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Mesa, AZ, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum of financial needs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 advisors, offering a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services.

Joshua Dean is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branches.

Connor Gilbert is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He is also engaged with DoorDash outside of his advisory role. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Garner Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in managing client communications through Send Out Cards, Inc. as an artist, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Katz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and University Beyond. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, 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 both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

John Peters is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to this, he has been involved in various business ventures, including operating several real estate-related LLCs and working as an Uber driver. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions and provides additional services such as tax-efficient strategies and affiliated mutual funds.

Austin Nehls is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, DoorDash, Ball State University, Sonora Investment Management, and Central Connecticut State University. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Bettencourt is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chandler, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates an adult soccer business involved in event planning and fee collection. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Alfredo Fragoso is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He 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 offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gary Phillips is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chandler, AZ, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity, and CUNA Brokerage Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Eliot Lincoln is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Sandhills Global, and Mirabella at ASU, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Sachs is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. 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 wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gary Parsell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and simultaneously affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the general partner and managing member of Redfield Investment LLC, a company unrelated to investment advisory activities. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Olsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience at Morgan Stanley since 2025, following prior roles at Clark Street Financial and several educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sam Gerrety is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Trabocca, and Goodpointe Technology. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kevin Gascoyne is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Crimson Mountain Homeowners Association, overseeing community plans and expenses. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Barkat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Barkat also engages in independent insurance brokering with multiple life insurance companies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Maxwell Dunlap is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Gilbert, AZ, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Deloitte and held various roles including positions at Arizona State University Aquatics and Progressive Landscaping & Gardening Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and extensive asset management.

Stephanie Stone is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner and operator of a tanning salon in Gilbert, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jillian Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Gilbert, AZ. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.