Michele Healey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at One2One Wealth Strategies, LPL Financial, TFS Securities, The Beacon Group, and Janney Montgomery Scott. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a variety of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad range of financial products.

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.

Christine Wilkinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has dedicated her entire financial career to Merrill, beginning over 20 years ago at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, now known as Bank of America Private Bank. Christine works as part of The A Team, one of the largest advisory teams in Scottsdale, which includes senior consultants, financial advisors, and client associates collaborating to provide a broad range of financial advice and investment solutions. Her background in trust and estate services enables her and her team to assist clients with legacy and charitable planning while helping them achieve investment and retirement goals. Christine’s areas of expertise include education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christine lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband of 20 years and has two adult children, one of whom serves in the U.S. Army. Outside of work, she enjoys adventure sports, cooking, dancing, gardening, hiking, reading, running, and spending time with her family and her Bernedoodle puppy.

Robert Savage is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, and Savage Law, PLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

David May is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2006 to 2023 before joining Raymond James Financial. May is also involved with the Kiwanis Club of Scottsdale McCormick. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Miguel Espinoza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Espinoza is also involved in a separate business activity outside of investment advisory services in Prescott Valley, AZ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Catherine Scrivano is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. She is also president and owner of Casco Financial Group and volunteers as a presenter for the SIFMA Foundation to promote financial education. Additionally, she serves on the board and finance committee of Beatitudes Campus, a senior living organization, and participates in voter registration outreach with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Timothy Street is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at JP Morgan Securities, LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Tandem Wealth Advisors. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework to its recommendations.

Christie Jones Popour is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Outside of finance, she is involved in modeling and acting with a Scottsdale-based agency. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach, while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Crystal Barcello is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anthem, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Hersh serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has contributed since 2007. With a career beginning in 1999, Jennifer has developed specialized expertise in income planning and retirement strategies, focusing on comprehensive financial guidance for business owners, corporate executives, and multigenerational families. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, continuity, and thoughtful planning aligned with each client's long-term objectives. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). She works with diverse client needs such as retirement income, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and wealth management strategies for women, LGBT clients, and small businesses. Outside her professional commitments, Jennifer is involved in community organizations including the Valley of the Sun United Way, Women's Leadership Council, National Charity League, and serves on the board of Hunkapi Programs, a nonprofit providing equine-assisted therapy. She enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Joe Carter is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., and is currently associated with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Sweet Wheels LLC, a food and ice cream restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, leveraging quantitative asset-allocation models and centralized due diligence to inform non-discretionary recommendations.

Preston Schmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm integrates holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Vincent Esparza III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including long tenures at American Portfolios Financial Services and Lafayette Life. Esparza is involved with a nonprofit organization that hosts fundraising events such as charity golf tournaments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Thomas Mitchell Sr. is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and American Airlines. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with OneAZ Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms while supporting various investment strategies and operational tools.

Melanie Cash is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Scott Hutto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is currently based in Cave Creek, AZ. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Hansen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and OneAZ Credit Union in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones for three years and Rocket Mortgage for six years. Hansen holds a Series 66 designation. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stephanie Fagan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Avantax Advisory Services, and Monat Global. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Jeremiah Erzen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill during two periods, totaling 10 years, as well as with Prestige Medical Consultants and the University of Arizona Global Campus. 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, and institutions.