Kirby Pederson is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 2011 and has additional experience dating back to 2010 with Dollarhide Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, Pederson serves as treasurer on the board of Fatih Lutheran Preschool, where he assists with budgeting and serves on the executive committee. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to deliver customized financial recommendations.

Natalie Rivosecchi is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. Her work history includes roles at HF Management LLC since 2017 and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. from 2015 to 2025. Outside of her advisory career, she is involved in real estate through ownership and decision-making in a property management LLC. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operations and due diligence on alternative investments.

Victor Danzo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Stanton Dwight is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Mitchell Sr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and American Airlines. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with OneAZ Credit Union, where he also operates a wealth management business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Genco is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. 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 separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Lori Walters is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006, with a three-year period at TD Ameritrade from 2021 to 2024. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, combining centralized custody and order-routing with access to affiliated investment management and alternative investments.

Hunter Jensen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2022. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Darcy Drain is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked with various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2014. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Scott Holman Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones. Holman is based in Phoenix, AZ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

David Shachory is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2023. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at several technology and mortgage companies, including DoorDash and Flatiron School. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and fiduciary services under ERISA.

Michael Gombrich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously at EF Legacy Securities LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the planning giving committee for the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses centralized analysis incorporating investment research, third-party data, and internal committee oversight, with recommendations operating within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Melanie Cash is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Steven Andrews is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked for Ski Pro for six years and has other experience including roles at BeatBox Beverages LLC and the University of Arizona. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with the sale of financial products such as insurance.

Chase Cates is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. Chase has diverse experience including roles outside finance, such as positions at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant and the Chicago Justice Project. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Benjamin Cohen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Schwab in 2021, he worked at Vanguard from 2016 to 2020 and was self-employed for a period. Outside of his advisory work, he also drives for Uber and Lyft on a part-time basis. 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale integrated operational structure.

Steven Binder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and consults through Retirement Wealth Strategies, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients approaching or in retirement.

Tonya Stockton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Empower Retirement for 17 years and more recently at AssetMark Financial Holdings and Cetera since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment programs and third-party managers.

Scott Hutto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is currently based in Cave Creek, AZ. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Matthew Eherts is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Social Tap and Lovesac. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.