Blake Jones is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and Uber Eats/Postmates since 2020. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Robert Escobedo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JE Elite, SFCU, and DFCU. He is involved in a family business, JE Elite LLC, based in Litchfield Park, AZ. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kelton Lyons is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and entry-level industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he studied at Arizona State University and worked at Discount Tire. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

King Mah is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mah is employed at Magic Feet Reflexology, where he handles administrative duties and guest services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sammer Miqbel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and U.S. Bancorp Investments and is currently associated with Desert Financial Credit Union and Desert Financial Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and supports institutional consulting with tools that incorporate risk profiling and modeling to help illustrate potential outcomes.

Kevin Naef is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent with the firm since 2001. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Sun City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Merrifield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Sean Warren is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Goodyear, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lauren Pampinella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as an Amazon influencer and operates affiliate links through TikTok Shop. 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 strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Ragon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Torsten Saile is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sequioa Wealth Management, and Triad Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns several ventures including Ironwood Family Wealth Advisors and Clear Path Growth Partners, where he provides consulting services to business owners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Jason Braunstein is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Braunstein serves on the boards of the People of Faith Foundation and the Peoria North Rotary Club. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of strategies from traditional to complex allocations.

Shannon Simmons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she spent 16 years working as a realtor and has been involved with Watermark Solutions/LaundriTek, a company selling cleaning chemicals, since 2001. She is also a co-trustee for her family trust, managing distributions for educational expenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a network of over 23,700 advisors and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Aaron Mcgowan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Buckeye, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcgowan serves as a worship minister at The Church at Sun Valley, committing 15 hours per month to this position. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers, maintaining oversight and model curation.

Jared Mactas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, functioning as an insurance broker for various lines of business including life, disability, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written recommendations, with implementation options that include brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Gerard Telemaque is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of 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.

Alyssa Rosenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Govig & Associates and held roles related to financial services at Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various investment models and third-party managers.

Peter Spiteri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Jason Silitsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019 and previously spent time with Foresters Financial Services from 2010 to 2019. Silitsky is also the owner of Granite Sky Wealth Advisors LLC, which operates as a DBA for his work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Daniel Montague is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2020 before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.