Jamie Breyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years at the firm and seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with Merrill Edge from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a family-related LLC, Arizona Care Providers, supporting his son’s special needs and habilitation. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michelle Miller is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for 13 years and Peloton Interactive for one year. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work, portfolio management, and fund consulting. The firm employs a process combining fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Austin Jackman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016 and previously worked at Desert Parking. He is involved in a family LLC aimed at investing in a privately owned fast food company. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Monessa Duran is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bancwest Investment Services. Duran is also affiliated with BMO Bank NA in an advisory capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a broad network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Paul Malin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in a real estate business in Sonora, Mexico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning methods supported by firm‑approved tools.

Gregory Long is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2011 and was previously with Charles Schwab Bank from 2013 to 2018. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Long has maintained a consistent career within the Schwab organization. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Stephen Woodard is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2020 and previously held roles at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Usaa Investment Management Company from 2010 to 2020. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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.

Kevin Youatt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that creates and sells graphic t-shirt designs online. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its wealth advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

Christopher Janes is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Renaissance Financial since 2021 and has experience with Minnesota Life Insurance Co and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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 through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Maxwell King is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Whole Foods and UW-Madison's Center for Teaching. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Mia Mc Connell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2022. Prior to her financial advisory role, she held positions in various industries including retail and education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Tuell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nine years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and three years at Equitable Advisors. Tuell also operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes under his name. 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 access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Elaine Giese is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2023, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017, and Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. 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 mix of non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Brittinie Saylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Ameriprise and Waddell & Reed among other firms. She is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Connor Niemtschk is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Instacart, and various service industry roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of approved funds and strategies on a non-discretionary basis.

Brittany Trapasso is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013 and 2014, respectively. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonah Bentz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015 and 2017, respectively. 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Valarie Vest is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of an online coaching business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of strategies including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with customized portfolio implementation across multiple platforms.

Reid Greenspan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade with USAA in various financial planning and investment management roles. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform for advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Samantha Merrick is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she began her current role in 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in the same year. In her capacity as a Planning Consultant, Samantha focuses on understanding each client's unique needs to develop tailored plans that align with their priorities and goals. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Samantha is dedicated to her family, friends, and community. She engages in various personal interests including spending time at the beach, fitness activities, exploring food, attending social events with friends, caring for pets, and traveling.