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.

Scott Given is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has served with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.

Paul Przewozniak is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has held several roles at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager, and previously served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2016. His professional experience centers on partnering with individuals and families to define and construct financial plans. Paul holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in the financial services industry. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to assist clients in planning for significant financial moments.

Kyle Mendoza is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo and Target in various roles. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wealth management programs. The firm’s approach includes non-discretionary client relationships supplemented by access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative investment platform.

Adrian Puentes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley during his career. 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, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments within a large, integrated operational structure.

Serge Lazar is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2021. In his role, he assists clients with various financial needs by evaluating their current financial status, understanding their goals, creating investment plans aligned with those goals, and educating clients on Fidelity's principles of investing. Serge's professional experience centers around financial planning and client education within the investment sector. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests that include camping, cooking and baking, movies, reading, soccer, and traveling.

Ryan Furuta is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Charles Konopaski II is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020, previously working with USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an artist specializing in custom abstract acrylic paintings. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Clifford Shnier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved with Meridian Special Needs Planning and Meridian Estate Services LLC, which focus on financial planning for special needs and legal document preparation, respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Keith Osborne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Osborne is involved with multiple business entities related to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Coltom is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is based in Surprise, Arizona. Coltom has a long tenure at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Ralph Moreno is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Trust Bank since 2020 and at Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at First Convenience Bank from 2015 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Bruce Wall Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Goodyear, Arizona. He has 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife own a second home in Michigan that is maintained by his mother. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Elizabeth Leykam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked within various JPMorgan entities since 2017, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kristin Hass is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1996, including time at Charles Schwab Bank and optionsXpress, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence through its Alternative Investments Select program.

Brian Jeffries is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nikos Dalton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ivancich & Costis LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sean Dickes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, BMO, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Fischer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of RPF Capital, LLC, which provides guidance on health insurance options for individuals and small groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors and 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 consulting services and supports diverse investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Ayache is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.