Jeffrey Sauer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining Vanguard, his work experience includes roles in various industries such as hospitality and retail. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Owen Scanlon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Lofy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside his advisory role, he is an attorney specializing in estate planning through his law firm, Lofy Law, PC, and also operates a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Paley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Merrill and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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, and third-party asset management, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Melissa Crews is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley, SharpePoint, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models.

Tessa Garnett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for nine years. Garnett is based in Phoenix, AZ. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Douglas Hodges is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Hodges has served as an instructor’s assistant for the Center for Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Jeremy Cook is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for 10 years and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, accident, health, and property & casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Connor Standring is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. He has held roles within Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2021 and has prior experience with self-employment and various companies including UPS and Mass Mutual. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to tailor asset allocations, with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Shawn Perona is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, AXA Advisors, and Rocket Mortgage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Nicholas Brassill is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held various roles including positions at Mirabel Golf Club Inc. and Paradise Valley Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Ferolino is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Barrett Real Estate and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, offering portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various customization and tax-aware features.

Petr Chytka is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey for the Coyote Amateur Hockey Association and participates as a contractor in the CEM Arizona Youth Hockey Development Camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling.

Kyle Decker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he participates as a committee member in professional women's networking groups and holds leadership roles in local property owners associations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients using comprehensive planning tools and research. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Ann Mathey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Icon Distributors, Inc. and Icon Advisers, Inc. for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using structured processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

Michael Ortola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vanguard Group and Morgan Stanley, and currently provides financial advisory services through Netvest Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate activities as an agent and owner of a real estate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Tatton is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard and its affiliates since 2019 and previously held roles at Randstad, GBS Retire, Utah Valley University, and GBS Benefits. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Carly Kaiser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Fleetmatics/Verizon Telematics, and Foresters Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Andy Garcia is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2002. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he serves clients through Vanguard Advisers. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio management, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Braden Bailey is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corient Capital Partners and various educational institutions including Brigham Young University and Salt Lake Community College. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported platforms, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.