Shannon Dowd is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1999 and 2005, respectively. Based in Las Vegas, NV, Dowd’s career has been focused within the Schwab organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and features a multi-asset investment approach supported by proprietary research and alternative investment offerings.

Joshua Dowden is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at Edward Jones. He is involved with Champion Health as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Jared Flanagan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Woodbury Financial for 19 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Flanagan Financial Services, focusing on employee benefits and health and group benefits. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Brandon Saliba is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, City National Bank, and Morgan Stanley. He is based in Las Vegas, NV. 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.

Brandyn Abrams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Borriello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Institutional and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a photography business specializing in portraits. 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 and access to third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with research tools and diversified investment strategy options.

Hunter Lim is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including positions at Highridge Costa Housing Partners and Virginia Country Club. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of an immediate family trust and is involved in real estate sales as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services and Dergalis Associates LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Kelcy Wilcox Weiger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Kelcy worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group, and has been involved with Special K Financial Inc since 2020. Outside of advisory work, Kelcy has business interests unrelated to investment advisory in Special K Financial Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining proprietary and third-party investment strategies along with operational tools supporting its extensive network of advisors.

David Chavez is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is based in Las Vegas, NV. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Troy Pinkelman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets using a structured planning process that includes proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Ivo Malchov is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and is also employed as a marketing videographer for Gaudin Ford, where he produces video and photo content for the dealership’s YouTube channel and social media. Additionally, he operates a YouTube channel focused on cars, including repair, reviews, and driving, which he plans to monetize starting in 2024. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering comprehensive, research-backed recommendation reports and a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Melinda Margolis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Margolis is based in Henderson, NV. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Lorraine Calcote is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. She previously worked for nine years at JP Morgan Securities LLC. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vikas Bansal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Eldorado Resorts, Amazon, and as a self-employed professional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jimmie Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Caldera Wealth Management and has experience in various roles including at Best Buy and University of Nevada Las Vegas. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stephen Pickering is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2010 after earning a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno. Stephen holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Stephen focuses on serving high-net-worth clients by developing tailored financial strategies that address their risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He emphasizes a hands-on and detail-oriented approach, working closely with clients to evaluate their financial situations and maintain investment plans through different life stages. Stephen is also a member of Vegas Lodge #32, part of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Nevada. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.

Michael Ben Shimon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously spent three years at BNY Mellon. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Campaign Chair for Jewish Nevada and sits on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory services across a broad range of financial products.

Michael Daly is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Las Vegas. He has been in the banking and finance industry since 2002, bringing extensive experience in business and project management as well as a comprehensive understanding of banking and brokerage operations. His primary focus areas include client relationship management and enhancing the client service experience. Michael helps individuals, families, and businesses with wealth growth, management, and preservation, offering tailored guidance on a variety of financial concerns. Michael specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation, legacy and liquidity management, retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and LGBT wealth planning. He is known for his attention to detail, regular communication with clients, and accessibility to address their priorities and secure their financial legacies. His professional credentials include Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Las Vegas, Michael values the diverse backgrounds of his clients and works closely with them to understand their unique goals and values. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his wife Megan and their children, traveling, and woodworking.

Christian Sanchez Berg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several notable firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a residential rental property. 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 services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a range of alternative investments.

Mera Tawfik Oshana is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018, and held positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Wells Fargo entities earlier in her career. Outside of advisory services, she is a co-trustee of a family living trust and engages in real estate services as a realtor. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advisor-facing technology tools.