Buba Nyassi is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. His previous roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Great-West Financial, as well as experience in senior care and health systems. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

Miguel Espinoza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and ONEAZ Credit Union. Espinoza also owns a small non-investment related business outside his advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Taylor Ryan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Taylor served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, and held positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management as a Wealth Manager and Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022. Taylor's professional experience spans various aspects of financial planning and wealth management. Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and holds a California Insurance License. Their approach to financial planning emphasizes building a foundation of trust and providing ongoing guidance and support to clients as they work towards their unique financial life goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor is interested in family activities, fitness, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Richard Kuhn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hailey Schmitt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and has also been affiliated with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position with a non-investment-related entity, K & V B, based in Phoenix. Merrill, along 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners, Alpha Cubed Investments, and the Arizona State University Office of Planning & Budget. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, 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 supported by diversified strategies and advanced research.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management and Independent Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at McFadden's Bar and Grill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Joseph Shinske III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has additional experience with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group since 2013. He also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Mark Barenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Baum54 INC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Ellen Dean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2000 and recently operated under the Paradise Financial Partners brand. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Medicare health insurance sales through her business, Dean and Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Chad Swanson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed at Southwest Products from 2014 to 2018. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Makayla Zubal is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in financial advisory roles since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions outside the financial sector at institutions such as Arizona State University and Family First Intervention. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Alton Fabre III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Investment Services, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Joseph Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes education at Glendale Community College and a role as an independent contractor bagger at Luke Air Force Base Commissary. 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.

Andrew Meeks is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Renaissance Financial, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Grand Canyon University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and offers centralized custody and order-routing services to a large client base.

Matthew Spellman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2023. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.