Ryan La Ganke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2022 and has experience in other business roles including a position with Discountpatio.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs and financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a wide range of investment services through its financial advisors.

Abdul Nawabi is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, Delta Global Services, and Werner Enterprises. Outside of advising, he is co-owner and partner of Arbor Roofing & Construction LLC and owns Lime Solutions LLC, a limited liability company managing rental properties. 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.

Shane Force is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Specialized Loan Servicing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance services. 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 solutions, utilizing a network of advisors supported by research, technology tools, and a broad platform including insurance and banking services.

Matthew Edwards is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VEREIT and as a University of Oregon Ambassador. Charles Schwab 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Michael Medina is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Shea Homes for 13 years. He has no reported responsibilities outside his advisory role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and offices nationwide.

Brian Bolton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior firms include E*TRADE Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from retirement planning to access to private funds and structured products.

Hunter Parker is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, McKesson, and a range of other organizations across different sectors. He has also been affiliated with Arizona State University since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jake Speight is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisers, LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, and Grand Canyon University. Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Connor Kohlhase is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as managing a hauling and junk removal business. 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, and institutions.

Donald Magdon Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years and Principal Financial Services for six years. Magdon also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent. 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, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Megan Heinsma is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent and its affiliated firm Thrivent Financial since 2023, following prior roles at Securities America Advisors and Capital Insight Financial Group. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on goal-based, holistic planning across a broad range of topics. The firm offers these planning services on a one-time or ongoing basis, separate from its managed-account program.

Clayton Sullivan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and Oasis Cannabis. He also spent a year working with Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peggy Phillips is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parent's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Preston Larson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and has a diverse background including roles in software, retail, and education. Outside of his advisory role, Larson serves as a counselor to the bishop at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he assists with religious meetings, youth teaching, and financial responsibilities for the congregation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Moses is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has held roles outside finance, including at Randstad and Paradise Valley Community. He is also the sole proprietor of White Glove Collectibles, a business involved in buying, trading, and selling collectibles. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios using a variety of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brianne Foldesh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a coaching business focused on lifestyle and mindset support. 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, and institutional investors.

Burke Fortner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Justin Paeper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.