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.

Jake Warren is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments during 2025 and worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025. He began his career in financial services as a Customer Relationship Advocate at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and previously worked as an Associate Banker at Chase Bank from 2020 to 2022. Jake holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His professional approach focuses on building lasting relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and commitment to clients' financial well-being. He aims to simplify complex financial concepts and support clients in feeling confident throughout their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Jake has interests in fitness, hiking, and traveling.

Dustin Soderholm is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jeremiah Bartlett is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he partners with clients to develop customized wealth plans that align with their goals, values, and future vision, aiming to simplify complex financial matters and support confident wealth management. Jeremiah's professional experience includes roles at Vanguard, where he served as Google Retirement and Benefits Planning Concierge from 2018 to 2021, Senior High Net Worth Wealth Planning Consultant from 2014 to 2018, and Retirement Plan Services Consultant from 2012 to 2014. He holds a California Insurance License.

Scott Strehlow is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. His career includes roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc., and Vanguard Advisers. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Max Jonnaert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and Clean Skies Technologies. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, providing advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jorge Zavala Mora is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he has worked within J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

James Wiggins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.

Logan Brinkmann is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SilverTree Collective, Silver Tree Wealth Partners, and Edward Jones Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with SilverTree Collective and Silver Tree Wealth Partners in associate capacities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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 at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with entities such as Not My First Rodeo and Life Events LLC. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, he joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 after starting his career at a small brokerage firm in 1996. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth, focusing on strategic planning and financial strategies to help affluent families, individuals, and business owners achieve their goals and preserve their lifestyles. Ken holds several professional designations, including Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in professional organizations, including serving on the Parent Advisory Board at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Outside of his professional activities, Ken is engaged in volunteer work with community organizations such as Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He enjoys personal interests like football, hiking, music, and skiing.

William Freeman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 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, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Brayden Hodson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018 and Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2018. 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 options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

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.