Victoria Ortegon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters.

Robert Trinh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he held positions at State Farm and participated in the Semester at Sea program through the Institute for Shipboard Education. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alfonso Ochoa III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Based in Tempe, AZ, he operates within one of the largest wealth management firms in the country. Edward Jones serves more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Tsvetelin Stanchev is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Prior to his financial career, he held positions in the automotive and logistics industries. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brenda Ghosh is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Charles Schwab entities since 2013 and has experience in real estate and property management dating back to 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a comprehensive range of brokerage, custody, and cash management solutions.

Alexandra Cooke is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2019 and previously worked for Seven Peaks Brewing Company for seven years. She holds a Series 66 designation. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Bennett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at PaymentCloud and Playa Realty Boutique. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Wick is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and various retail and pharmacy roles. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Stephanie Buechting is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously spent 21 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2022. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Branch Manager for Buechting Financial LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains a notable focus on municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Annette Escalante is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2010 and owns a cake business, Spirited Cakes, alongside her financial career. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jayson Biedebach is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and American First Credit Union. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Patrick Mulcahy Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, FinDec Wealth Services, and several independent advisory firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a broad range of program structures and custodial relationships with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Shawn Swenson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation for six years. He is also the owner of Shawn Swenson Financial Services LLC, a business entity used for tax and financial planning purposes. 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 through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consultation, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Hanel Acevedo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Hanel worked at Molded Devices and Fabuwood Cabinetry, with earlier experience at R&D Altanova. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling methods.

Maximilian Frimann Dahl is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Cetera Financial, Cleat Street Capital, Norvision, and Silverleaf Country Club. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach combines non-discretionary guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Kevin Riley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. 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 guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ryan Getz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Garret Holleran is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Holleran serves as a part-time groundskeeper for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball organization. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Duepner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Duepner Investments LLC, an entity used for personal real estate investment. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 when recommending strategies.

Michael Fanning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Palisades Tahoe and Montreux Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.