Eric Velazquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bank of America, Movado Group Inc, McAdam Financial Group, and Banana Republic. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Derick Cazares Ramirez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes positions at J.P. Morgan Chase and various roles outside finance, including work with Chipotle Mexican Grill and University of Arizona Online. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Mc Crossan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1987 and worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business ownership through Advisor Management Group LLC and Christopher Mccrossan LLC. Ameriprise specializes in retirement-income planning for individuals with substantial investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves clients through a centralized retirement-income consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Krajnak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kristin Maulsby is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and is also involved with Jax Brew Bus, an outside business she has been engaged with since 2017. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party investment management teams.

Martin Ercoline IV is a Series 66-licensed financial professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and also operates financial services under the DBAs Advanced Wealth Management and FFEC Wealth Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he is a high school wrestling coach at American Leadership Academy in Gilbert, AZ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that offers access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Parker Langer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at The Summit Financial Strategies Inc. and KPMG LLP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Paul Tschudy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, AmeriFirst Financial, and First American Mortgage Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

John Leitch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of LFC LLC and the founder of the Diabetic Wellness Initiative, a nonprofit focused on diabetes awareness. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment services.

Jerry Jordan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Samuel Rivas is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Prior to this, he was involved with Petersen Properties and Management Inc. and Jiangsu Shanshui Energy Co. Ltd. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, incorporating strategic and tactical asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Savannah Chilton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she held various roles in industries including mortgage lending and weight loss services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to support client strategies.

Nikki Alford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with 16 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is also the manager and owner of AGO, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she oversees property management and bookkeeping for her rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Karrie Barkdoll is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Andi Hernandez is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. In this capacity, Andi collaborates with participants to develop engagement strategies tailored to their unique planning needs, preferences, and goals, supporting the maintenance of long-term financial plans. Andi has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Director, Retirement Planner. This progression reflects experience in client relationship management and retirement planning. Outside of work, Andi's interests include family activities, fitness, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

Mark Link is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its recommendations.

Anthony Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill in Chandler, AZ, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2023. Prior to that, he was employed by Bank of America from 2016 to 2023. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ian Dean is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at the firm since 2019. His prior work includes roles at IncStores, BARTON & ASSOCIATES INC, C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC, UPS, and Area 51 Fireworks. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mukaddes Dreischhoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Robinhood Markets, The Vanguard Group, American Express, and HSBC Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Susan Vargason is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Gilbert, AZ. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at DFPG Investments, Inc. and VSR Financial Services, Inc. She is also the owner of a real estate company in Gilbert, AZ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers services through various platforms and third-party advisors.