Michelle Betancourt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is noted for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Hodge is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019 and also has prior work experience at The Fractured Prune and The Cheesecake Factory. 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 provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Steven Payne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at Globus Medical Inc and self-employment for two years. He has also been involved with NEXT Community Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-based strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure.

Michelle Feland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sun Lakes, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial, The Private Wealth Group, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. She is also involved with Exp Realty, providing mortgage and real estate services. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Gregory Ashcraft is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career in financial services that began in 1984. In his role, he assists clients in developing wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on a comprehensive approach that includes listening and helping clients make informed decisions. Gregory's client focus areas include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Gregory holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska System and a Master's Degree from the University of Houston System. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has been recognized multiple times on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list and as a member of the Ashcraft Group on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Outside of his professional work, Gregory is involved in the Academic Decathlon community program. His personal interests include hiking, photography, and scuba diving.

Aldo Zuniga is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank from 2002 to 2025, followed by positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Wade is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Chandler, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he was involved with Dark Sky Brewing Co. in 2023. Merrill 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Debra Gallegos Caldwell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of advisory services, she owns and operates Caldwell Financial Inc., which sells dental plans, insurance, and health products, and she also works as an insurance agent offering life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Additionally, she refers clients for estate planning services through American Living Trust Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Samuel Carlson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked for five years, and previously held positions at Bank of the West and Morgan Stanley. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Carlson’s career spans roles with major financial institutions. 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. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure that supports a wide range of advisory and custody services.

Nestor Montoya is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated advisor entity since 2016. Montoya is also the owner of Nestor Montoya Wealth Management, LLC, a business through which he provides wealth management services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals across various net-worth levels, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through independent Financial Professionals using multiple custody and platform options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Michael Joyce is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes two separate periods at Merrill and a year at Robinhood Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music as the owner of an LLC that produces and sells music and related merchandise under the name "Charm The Villain." 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.

Andre Lepe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group, Edward Jones, and several other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Laura Navarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014, also working with Bank of America since 2019. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ramona Bachman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christine Baim is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of family rental properties in Indiana and Arizona. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a variety of client types.

David Banen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, and GoDaddy.com. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Nance is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, holding the CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has eight years of industry experience, including multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2018, and has worked at Arizona State University and DemiDec. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rochelle Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a sales associate at Old Navy, performing duties such as fitting room attendant, cashier, and sorting clothes. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jaren Packard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

Kahri Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Kahri worked at LoanDepot and held various roles in the legal sector and hospitality industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.