Michael Szabados is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Romero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Carefree, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services, before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2009. Romero serves on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Corrales, where he also chaired the Youth Services committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging in-house and third-party managers alongside its capital markets capabilities.

Bojan Tuco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and BestCompanies AZ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Brandon Willard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach for the Deer Valley Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Manhardt is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023, with prior experience at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Manhardt is also involved with North Star Consultants as an agent/broker specializing in fixed insurance sales and serves as a financial professional at North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Sarah Finelli is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anthem, AZ, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Donald Whitman is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he is also a member of the board of directors for the Martin Auto Museum, a nonprofit organization. Whitman is involved in several business ventures, including Intentional Wealth Solutions, LLC, a financial services entity formed through a merger, and he owns Whitman & Jackson CPAs, PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Rebecca Phelan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Jammie Fort is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ since 2014. His background is primarily with Edward Jones, where he has served for over a decade. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a rental property in Flagstaff, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

William Kerwin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cave Creek, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Vanguard, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he also has experience working as a contract driver for Uber. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools and broad non-advisory financial products.

Maria Gagne is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2017, following three years at Learnvest Planning. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Cody Schrader is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Rocket Companies for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-founder of Zonader LLC, a golf retail business, and founder of Schrader Enterprises LLC, a publishing and ecommerce venture focused on children's and sports books. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard with over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Cavaleri is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research and currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales and manages Cavaleri Consulting LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment options and leverages technology for research and operational support across its extensive network of advisors.

Lisa Jackson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1 St Global Advisors, and is also the owner of Whitman & Jackson CPAs PC, a CPA firm. Additionally, she serves as trustee for the Kaplan Living Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Ryan Rosenmeyer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Anthem, AZ. He has 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Aleksandra Karac is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2014. 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. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Stephen Jaffke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Wendy Ritchie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Phoenix, AZ, and has been working in the industry for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Russell Trapp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an Arizona real estate license for personal and family use and is an owner of an LLC that owns a Cessna 172 airplane flown by his wife. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes six years of self-employment and service in the United States Marine Corps. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.