Carl Hulse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc., and National Planning Corporation. He also operates PLAN 4, Inc., an entity associated with his LPL business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gary Frisch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and affiliation with family trusts and investment partnerships. He serves as treasurer on the board of Sun City Area Interfaith Services, a nonprofit organization providing supportive community programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Charlotte Kroeppler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Evan Lucas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has held prior roles at The Vanguard Group and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has worked as a model for print advertising with Biomech Insight. 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Stephen Harnden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Glendale, AZ, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a property intended to house his financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Clark Gilliland is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Arion Care Solutions and Not My First Rodeo, indicating experience with entrepreneurial and care service ventures. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options within its portfolio implementation.

Jeffrey Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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.

Kenneth Grossnickle is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1997. He began his career in financial services in 1996 at a small brokerage firm before joining Merrill Lynch. Ken specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth, focusing on strategic planning and implementing financial strategies to help affluent families, individuals, and business owners stay aligned with their goals and preserve their lifestyle. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Ken has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved with the Eller College and has served on the Parent Advisory Board at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Outside of his professional work, Ken is engaged in community activities in Phoenix, including volunteer efforts with Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. His personal interests include football, hiking, music, and skiing.

William Freeman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices as well as its affiliated services.

Brayden Hodson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB starting in 2022. Prior to Schwab, he was employed by Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Zackary Marquez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial Corp, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a licensed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and works as a Realtor with Remax Coastal Homes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services delivered through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Gale Northrop is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Sweet But Fearless, an education and mentorship organization focused on women, where he contributes to strategy, training, and podcasting. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Gigi Schneppat is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Professional Wealth Strategies for 15 years. Schneppat is also the owner of Diamonds and Platinum, an S corporation used for tax reporting purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves 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 large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Manuel Laguer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 1998. Additionally, he has maintained a long-term affiliation with the University of New York at Buffalo. 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brian Polk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Buckeye, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent twelve years at JW Marriott at Desert Ridge. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Steinbruegge is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Renaissance Financial and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in entrepreneurial activities as an owner and member of several LLCs outside of his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Scott Macdonald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, where he has worked for 15 years. He has 18 years of industry experience. Macdonald serves on the boards of The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Catholic Charities, contributing to fundraising efforts for cancer research and community aid. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joshua Watson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2023. 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 process relies on centralized due diligence combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, focusing on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Marcus Luckeneder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and Equitable Advisors for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in product design and manufacturing through a non-investment-related business activity. 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, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, combining a broad advisory network with extensive non-advisory financial services.

Christopher Lapaglia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.