Victoria Ortegon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Samuel Barber is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Chandler, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his industry career in 2024. His prior work experience includes roles at Phoenix Cards and involvement with event and detailing services. 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 separate managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Alfonso Ochoa III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Based in Tempe, AZ, he operates within one of the largest wealth management firms in the country. Edward Jones serves more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Tsvetelin Stanchev is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various companies outside finance, such as Berge Toyota and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. 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.

Alexandra Cooke is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2019 and previously worked for Seven Peaks Brewing Company for seven years. She holds a Series 66 designation. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Bennett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at PaymentCloud and Playa Realty Boutique. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Wick is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and various retail and pharmacy roles. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Annette Escalante is a financial advisor with Cetera in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Spirited Cakes, a cake business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, with access to a range of third-party money managers and investment programs.

Patrick Mulcahy Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and several firms operating under the Anderson, Foe, Kent, and Madsen group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party managers through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniella Cervantes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, her background includes roles in education and contracting, as well as experience with XCL Engineering LLC. 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.

Hanel Acevedo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Hanel worked at Molded Devices and Fabuwood Cabinetry, with earlier experience at R&D Altanova. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling methods.

Ryan Getz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Natasha Hope is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing vacation rental properties. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Garret Holleran is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Holleran serves as a part-time groundskeeper for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball organization. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Duepner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently working at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Duepner Investments LLC, his own real estate investment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Michael Fanning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Palisades Tahoe and Montreux Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Tronicia Standifer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of experience at the firm. She has nine years of industry experience overall. 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Motola is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2011, including positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns LLC BEARDEDPIANO, through which he sells his personal music compositions online. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Deshon Toney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Prior to his advisory career, he spent four years at Grand Canyon University and four years at Desert Vista High School. 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.

Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, Desert Financial Credit Union, and Bank of America. He is also an associate at Desert Financial Wealth Management in Phoenix. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.