Merica Chmait is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2021 and previously spent 12 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Anna Setlak is a financial advisor at Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Bank of America, Pour Decisions, Bagger Daves, Big Woods, Charles Schwab, Lake City Bank, and was part of Shilts & Setlak, LLC. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Le Ger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he operated Shine Design Mobile Detailing for four years and worked in education at Chandler/Gilbert Community College and Campo Verde High School. Outside of advising, he works as a server at Elliott's Steakhouse in Chandler, AZ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars, using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to deliver financial recommendations.

Patricia Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS for 20 years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in delivering its advisory work.

Mason Massow is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. Massow has also held roles outside of finance, including positions at The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living and Pacific Sunwear of California. Additionally, he is associated with Massow Wealth Strategies in a support capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ryan Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions in property management and education at Arizona State University and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Talon Supak is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PGA Tour Canada and Grayhawk Golf Club. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Drake Paalani Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Bridgecrest. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Nobriga Asset Management LLC, a company involved in SEO and marketing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

David Kelly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2012, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Dorward is the Senior Resident Director of the Phoenix office and a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1997. His professional focus is on serving ultra-high net worth clients, including corporate executives, professional athletes, physicians, retirees, and business owners. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and is recognized as a Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor from 2019 to 2026. He holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 63, 65, 52, 31, 9, and 10 Securities Principal. David earned his Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and is an Arizona native. He is a graduate and alumnus of Scottsdale Leadership Organization (Class XXI). His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Fiesta Bowl organization. He has also dedicated time to several local charities and served as a Reserve Volunteer for the Paradise Valley Police Department.

Bennett Conklin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, 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 operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Robert Palke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Palke is associated with a family-held LLC called Land Research and Development, which operates as a real estate business, though he is not actively involved. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Wellman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007, including 10 years with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Lindsey Barba is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a grocery delivery shopper for Instacart on weekends. 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Pedro Franco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and Vanguard. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Alejandra Lerma is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and The Vanguard Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory La Monica is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Paley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Brendan Wanek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America, American Express, and Edward Jones. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Richard Schneider is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for the estate of Alexander Dube, overseeing asset liquidation and distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.