John Vipond is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and was previously affiliated with Securities America, Inc. for 26 years. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios that include a range of investment types.

Earl Cochell Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. Cochell is also president of EMC Wealth Management and operates an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Nicholas Hasselkus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a liaison officer and board member for Lancino Encino Village Partnership, a property management and commercial real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large, SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Michael Gray is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2022. He has three years of industry experience and previously spent ten years at Richard Sales Media. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Board for Triad Performing Arts of Arizona, assisting with fundraising and marketing efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Munger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Joshua Dixon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at BANK of AMERICA, Merrill, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients' needs, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Arthur Metzger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and BofA Securities before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Christine Chesney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bryan Shank is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameritas firms, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Amazon, Costco Wholesale Corp, and Convergys. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Todd Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Nextiva and owns Fit Body Toddy Fitness LLC, where he creates and supervises exercise programs via a mobile app. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Melinda Sherwood Lewis is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, LPL Financial, and KMS Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is employed seasonally as a host at Stevens Pass ski resort, assisting guests with directions and ticketing. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on using asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Norman Lemus is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 50 under 50 group and manages youth soccer teams with the Plamaker Futbol Academy. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling and automated processes to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice in partnership with its financial advisors.

Courtney Mindemann is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Prior to her advisory role, she worked briefly at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Adamoli is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also spent over two decades working as a caregiver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate matters. The firm’s approach combines holistic, goal-based analyses with flexible planning and managed-account options while maintaining discrete services and conducting periodic plan reviews.

Moses Medina is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also has involvement with Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in insurance and human resources through SMARTPRO Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Christ is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and works out of Scottsdale, AZ. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Mitchell Stillman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a committee member for the JNF Real Estate and Finance Group in Phoenix, providing feedback and attending meetings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ali Rizvi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including Integra Partners LLC, Ascend Financial Services, and North Star Consultants. Rizvi also serves as a board member for the Honor Health Foundation in Scottsdale, AZ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brenda Bryan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She has operated Kalpana Marketing LLC / The Bryan Agency since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors.

William Sturdevant is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.