Rao Anand is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related Avantax entities for over two decades before joining Cetera in 2025. Anand serves as Treasurer and Comptroller on the board of the nonprofit TiE Arizona and is president of a local homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a broad range of services to individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple portfolio management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies, operating across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Theresa Cann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds.

Mary Baron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides clients with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Manuel Hierro is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research.

Nicholas Ashjian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Husch Blackwell LLP and Charles F. Myers, P.A. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment funds while utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Joseph Woods is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Based in Peoria, AZ, Woods has over two decades of tenure with his current firm. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Sommer Arekat is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, where she has worked since 2015. She has 13 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a design consultation business and owns a florist enterprise. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Dannett Gardiner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Gardiner's career includes roles at Proxy Wealth Advisors, CETERA Financial Specialists, Avantax Investment Services, and a concurrent role providing tax services as a Certified Public Accountant at Profound Financial PLLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base comprising individual and institutional investors, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Kurt Oswald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years and WFG Advisors for six years. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in medical research testing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment advisor serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ivey Lopez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Lopez worked at Edward Jones for three years and spent fifteen years at Sephora. Lopez holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Peoria, AZ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Nicholas Bair is a CFP® and ChFC® financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent selling life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Esther White is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked with the Arizona Department of Education and has been involved in tutoring since 2015. She is also the owner of E.M. Websites, LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Evan Curtis is a CFP® affiliated with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Parsonex Advisory Services, American Express, and H&R Block, where he has maintained a longstanding affiliation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad platform of advisory and brokerage services that incorporate model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Michael O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Centaurus Financial INC., Argosy Financial, Vanguard, Ricoh USA, and Trilogy at Vistancia. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a social media business, The Guess Room, LLC. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gabriel Chagolla Flores is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Gabriel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Soka University of America. His approach centers on understanding client priorities and creating tailored financial plans within the framework of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Agustin Silva is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, with concurrent experience at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and specialized derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Matthew Ham is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Advisor Group, SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL, and OSAIC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base, offering access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Jason Romero is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Glendale, Arizona. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at LPL Financial for five years and is currently associated with Desert Financial Wealth Management. He is listed as treasurer for an accounting firm owned by his spouse but does not have active duties there. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, employing tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and risk profiling.

Douglas Meziere is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011 and has been engaged in ongoing education since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Daniel Anstett Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is the proprietor of Anstett Financial, an insurance brokerage specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through multiple platforms and affiliated relationships.