Bert Gass is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. Prior to that, he worked at USAA Investment Services Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment offering.

Timothy Loeffler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ziprecruiter and Rosatis Pizza: Selke Management Company. He is currently based in Phoenix, AZ. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 integrates non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Thomas Seros is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a commercial building venture in St. Clair, Michigan. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristen Beckbissinger is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program centers on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Tyler Gilberg is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2022 before joining Raymond James in 2022 and currently serves as CEO of Gilberg Private Wealth and Gilberg Wealth Management, where he advises individual clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Connor Mackin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked with Young Life at their Lost Canyon and Lake Champion locations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. Their services include planning across a wide range of topics and allow clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Lori Hennesy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her parents and co-owns a water and wastewater treatment plant consulting business. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Marc Glass is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kirk Johnson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2014. Based in Phoenix, AZ, his career has focused on delivering investment advisory and brokerage services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Christopher Kandas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Phoenix, AZ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jesse Blaise is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, providing non-discretionary investment recommendations alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

Michael Riccio is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large-scale, integrated structure that supports extensive client coverage and centralized operations.

James Edwards is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Edwards has spent nearly his entire career at the firm. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal process for alternative investments.

Dawn Thorpe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dan Kauffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc since 2001. 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.

John Bethel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ, where he has worked since 1994, bringing 31 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a writer who creates and sells screenplays and novels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million 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.

Maxwell Drexler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CorePath Wealth Partners, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Grand Canyon University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a goalkeeper coach for Brophy Men's Soccer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Tracie Wendt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997 and continues to work within the firm. 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.

Thomas Mertensmeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Senior Financial Benefits from 2024 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association and works as a real estate agent, in addition to assisting older clients in finding affordable independent or assisted living facilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Joyce Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.