Janice Guinn is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2022. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years and spent two years as a self-employed paraplanner. Guinn also operates Guinn Financial Planning LLC, an independent financial services practice. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model and incorporates technology platforms alongside various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Thomas Deichert is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operating Wealth Solutions By Design, PLLC. He has provided tax preparation services through his firm in addition to his advisory work. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Karl Jacobsen is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at SPC and SIGMA Financial Corporation since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Jacobsen serves as vice president of the Friends of Decorah Fish Hatchery, a nonprofit focused on fundraising for facility improvements, and is active in local community organizations including the Great Lights Masonic Lodge and the Decorah Lions Club. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering strategies based on client suitability and providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Emily Collins is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Charles Schwab Bank, Bank of America, and Discover Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance, executing trades only with client authorization.

Philip Whittaker is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection through Charles Schwab’s proprietary models and offers tailored, point-in-time wealth management consultations without discretionary trading authority.

Carol Joyce is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. She has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Bulman Wealth Group and Able Financial Group LLC. Joyce is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in Cave Creek, AZ. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets through a mix of advisory and brokerage services, with a focus on non-discretionary, client-directed account management.

Trevor Willems is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2016, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and other referred clients. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Joshua Lustbader is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stonegate Capital Advisors, The Vanguard Group, Fisher Investments, Paladini Financial Management, and RegentAtlantic. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Marli Smythe is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PFG Advisors, Securities America, and Cue Financial Group. She is also the managing partner of Sparrow Financial, LLC, a marketing entity based in Glendale, AZ. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Troy Lingley is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes long tenure at Edward Jones and roles at Charles Schwab and Fisher Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account currently available as an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven portfolio selection with investments implemented via approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Blake Winston is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and roles outside finance, such as at the Union for Reform Judaism and 6 Points Sports Academy. 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 individuals and institutions.

Bruce Nicholas Cabanayan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for five years before joining Merrill in 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Schrunk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schrunk has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and offices, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Lawrence Whitley Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona with 16 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates basketball games for various local leagues, including city, youth, and high school levels. 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.

Adrian Paredes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and also has experience with Bank of America N.A. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions at Rocket Mortgage and other companies. 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, and institutional investors.

Randall Logan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Paul De Stefanis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Maya Byrd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Merrill for three years and held positions at various organizations including CSM Corporation and the City of Phoenix Municipal Court. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Paul Farington is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Tyler Smith is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, and Utah Valley University. Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and offers advisory services that incorporate systematic methodologies and oversight controls.