Alejandra Lerma is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and The Vanguard Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory La Monica is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Paley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Merrill and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Brendan Wanek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America, American Express, and Edward Jones. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Meyers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Robinhood Financial, Carvana, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Figueroa is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Charles Schwab since 1997, including an 11-year tenure at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 and discretionary investment solutions, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

David Barnett is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, with ongoing involvement in his own firm, PK Financial Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of DB Golf, LLC, a company managing related revenue. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Vito Diperte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Breakthru Beverage Group, Motion Technologies, and Medinah Country Club. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage and investment management services.

John Skelton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked in insurance at Brown and Brown Insurance of Arizona and Lockton Insurance and served six years at East Valley Senior Care LLC. Skelton is a supervisory board member of Arizona Central Credit Union, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and a range of investment programs, combining advisory services with a breadth of non-advisory financial activities.

Kody Cameron is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Chandler, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Cameron worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has held positions outside the financial sector at companies including Red Robin and Rubio's Coastal Grill. 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 a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Vagianos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also serves as an officer and member of the Finance Committee at White Mountain Country Club, a volunteer role focused on evaluating the club’s expenses and projects. Additionally, he is a director and secretary of Spirit Mountain Insurance Company RRG Inc., a liability insurance provider for small nonprofits. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while employing a centralized due-diligence framework.

Tate Schilling is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Enterprise Mobility, Super Express Inc, UPS, and Auto Spa Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through various channels, including individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Yelena Stanisic is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Banner Health and held various roles with the Arizona Department of Administration, Department of Homeland Security, and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Olga Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015 and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2020. Outside of her financial advisory work, she owns a textile manufacturing business focused on producing knitted garments and socks. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Carly Kaiser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Fleetmatics/Verizon Telematics, and Foresters Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Plesh is a Wealth Management Advisor specializing in retirement planning and tax-efficient wealth management services. He works primarily with successful professionals approaching retirement, helping them assess their readiness and develop strategies to generate income, manage Social Security benefits, and minimize taxes. His expertise centers on the Personal Wealth Analysis® process, which he developed to help clients piece together their financial puzzles and create straightforward, understandable plans. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and the Personal Investment Advisor credential. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern Maine. Additionally, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Based in Gilbert, AZ, Michael serves clients nationwide through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Jack Lamm is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has a background in education. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Trout Unlimited, Inc., a charitable foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services through various wrap fee advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jacob Somero is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Randstad, Inc. (Vanguard), and Arizona State University. Somero is based in Phoenix, AZ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Hogan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Wells Fargo and a year at Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Kelley Kaspszak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding the Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. Kaspszak has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.