James Edwards is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Dawn Thorpe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including 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 using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dan Kauffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2001. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Bethel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ, where he has worked since 1994, bringing 31 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a writer who creates and sells screenplays and novels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Maxwell Drexler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CorePath Wealth Partners, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Grand Canyon University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a goalkeeper coach for Brophy Men's Soccer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Zachary Kock is a financial advisor at Cetera with less than one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple entities within the Cetera network since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a valet attendant and serves as the director of club development for the Grand Canyon University Financial Planning Club, where he helps plan events to connect students with career resources. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Tracie Wendt is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. 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.

Cooper Langston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he assists with events and art installations for his family’s Grace Renee Gallery. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Darren Monroe is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and MidFirst Bank. He is also involved in life insurance sales as a business activity. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms.

Taylor Wallis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers a range of approved funds and strategies through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Angelo Mc Cartney is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Charles Schwab and affiliate banks since 2019, following eight years at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab 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 supervisory and custody arrangements.

Thomas Mertensmeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Senior Financial Benefits from 2024 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association and works as a real estate agent, in addition to assisting older clients in finding affordable independent or assisted living facilities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and retirement services, with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Joyce Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Randy Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Nathaniel Hunter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, and has six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as positions at Grand Canyon University, Daktronics, and Northern Arizona University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Terry Toman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and National Planning Corporation. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Paul Farabaugh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Phoenix, AZ, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member and general partner of Crescent Ventures Holdings, LLC, which is involved in investment activities including real estate ownership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment solutions alongside its planning services.

Callie Jones is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Stifel for five years. Prior to her advisory career, she had roles at Maricopa County Community College, Arizona State University, and Santa Clara University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client advising.

John Conklin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, having joined the firm in 2025, following prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, eToro, and Equitable Advisors. In 2019, he was involved with The Grass Chopper. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Cody Nesper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked in various roles including positions at Uber, Carvana, Hillsong College, and Apple Retail. He is also involved in referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. 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 employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail client portfolios rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.