Chad Stauffacher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Camelback Padel, LLC, a padel and pickleball court rental business in Phoenix, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement advice while emphasizing managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Jeffrey Hostenske is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over seven years of experience in advisory roles, complemented by two decades of leadership in the restaurant industry, which provided him with insights into disciplined financial management, strategic growth, and operational excellence. Jeffrey focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies that include college education planning, retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jeffrey earned an Associate's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from Johnson & Wales University, following his graduation from Fisher Catholic High School. He emphasizes a planning approach built on three pillars: Planning, Investing, and Coaching, aimed at helping clients navigate the complexities of market volatility and achieve their long-term financial goals. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, Jeffrey values the work ethic and educational foundation instilled in him from an early age. Since relocating to Phoenix in 2011 with his wife Jennifer, he has been committed to assisting clients in turning their ambitions into financial achievements. Outside of work, Jeffrey's interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, and watching movies.

Buba Nyassi is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. His previous roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Great-West Financial, as well as experience in senior care and health systems. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

Miguel Espinoza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and ONEAZ Credit Union. Espinoza also owns a small non-investment related business outside his advisory activities. 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 wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Taylor Ryan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Taylor served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, and held positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management as a Wealth Manager and Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022. Taylor's professional experience spans various aspects of financial planning and wealth management. Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and holds a California Insurance License. Their approach to financial planning emphasizes building a foundation of trust and providing ongoing guidance and support to clients as they work towards their unique financial life goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor is interested in family activities, fitness, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Richard Kuhn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hailey Schmitt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and has also been affiliated with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position with a non-investment-related entity, K & V B, based in Phoenix. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management and Independent Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at McFadden's Bar and Grill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Joseph Shinske III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has additional experience with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group since 2013. He also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, 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, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ellen Dean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2000 and recently operated under the Paradise Financial Partners brand. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Medicare health insurance sales through her business, Dean and Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Makayla Zubal is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in financial advisory roles since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions outside the financial sector at institutions such as Arizona State University and Family First Intervention. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Alton Fabre III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Investment Services, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Joseph Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes education at Glendale Community College and a role as an independent contractor bagger at Luke Air Force Base Commissary. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Meeks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Renaissance Financial, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Grand Canyon University. 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 models with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and offers centralized custody and order-routing services to a large client base.

Catherine Scrivano is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. She is also president and owner of Casco Financial Group and volunteers as a presenter for the SIFMA Foundation to promote financial education. Additionally, she serves on the board and finance committee of Beatitudes Campus, a senior living organization, and participates in voter registration outreach with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Matthew Spellman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Blake Jones is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and Uber Eats/Postmates since 2020. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Kelton Lyons is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and entry-level industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he studied at Arizona State University and worked at Discount Tire. 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 research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

King Mah is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mah is employed at Magic Feet Reflexology, where he handles administrative duties and guest services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.