Edmond Presz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab for two years and M Group & Associates for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured discovery and planning tools to develop financial plans and provides a broad range of advisory programs and investment products.

Michael Barlow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandon Whiteley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he accumulated experience at Fidelity Investments in various positions including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. In his current capacity, he partners with clients to develop strategies and analyses tailored to their specific goals. Brandon holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His approach centers on the personalized application of financial insights to assist clients in working toward their objectives. Outside of his professional activities, Brandon has interests in comedy, fitness, food, music, outdoor adventures, and volunteering.

Jason Jensen is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise and Wells Fargo, before joining Osaic in 2026. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a variety of investment strategies across its complex affiliate network.

William Brooks is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Cetera Advisors LLC and earlier roles at Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer referee for youth and competitive leagues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that provides diverse portfolio management options.

Tommie Bonner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental property LLCs. 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, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Fugate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Nicole Babcock is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, where she has worked since 2012, totaling 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her advisory career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Mogush is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Cetera and has previously held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and H&R Block. He also serves as power of attorney for family members managing their financial affairs due to health-related issues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Monica Melvin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014, with concurrent experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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.

Candice Guadagnino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Charleston's Restaurant. Candice serves as a board member for the AZTEC Wrestling Booster Club, where she helps organize events and plan activities for a high school wrestling team. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Mills is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gilbert, Arizona, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Derek Maisel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held roles at The Vanguard Group, AirTutors, Cambly Inc., and TutorABC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, and serves clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Thomas Verde is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Schilling is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Altabank. He also has experience outside finance, including operating a Christmas tree farm and working in various roles while attending university. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with a range of tactical and strategic asset allocation options.

Timothy Orendorff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a sports photography business photographing his son's school and club basketball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Urbano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for four years and has experience outside finance at Papa Murphy's and Central Arizona College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support client outcomes.

Gage Hropoff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at Lowe's, Fry's Food Store, and worked in education at Grand Canyon University, Higley High School, and Sossaman Middle School. 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.

Samuel Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to this, he has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2021. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Carlos Hurtado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a wider range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.