Kheilla Ndayikeza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and was also employed at Grubhub. She has held various roles in financial services and has experience in both banking and investment advisory. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kyle Stringer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Securian Financial Services and a background that includes roles outside finance such as involvement with Stringer Restaurant Holdings LLC and Matt's Big Breakfast. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

William Ritman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at American Express from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Ritman manages a rental property through Airbnb. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Thomas Barger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, previously working at Charles Schwab and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. He is currently based in Phoenix, AZ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Joshua Beams is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cave Creek, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank SSB from 2014 to 2022. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational structure.

Scott Baker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Troxell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as life and health insurance licenses. Michael has been serving clients in the financial services industry since 1999, and prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was a Senior Wealth Manager at USAA. Michael specializes in areas including education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He assists clients with creating and growing wealth, preserving assets, planning efficient distributions throughout their lives, and designing tax-efficient distribution plans for after death. Michael earned a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and management from Cornell University and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt from the University of Michigan. Raised in Cincinnati, Michael lives with his wife Michelle and their two young adopted sons, Carter and Remington. He has two rescue dogs and is devoted to helping veterans, military families, disadvantaged children, and animals by applying his time, energy, and donations. Michael integrates his understanding of clients’ life priorities into his financial planning approach to develop personalized strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations.

Jerry Padilla is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Charles Schwab entities. He is also involved with The Producer's Choice LLC and Matrix Biologics. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Christopher Vaughn is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and worked at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. from 2012 to 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with due diligence on alternative investments, and operates a large-scale, integrated platform with centralized supervision and custody.

Colleen Lundy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2012 and founded Lundy Investments PLLC in 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services including municipal and public finance advisory as well as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Shannon Gallop is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including MassMutual and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of advising, she also works as a travel agent, assisting clients with scheduling vacations around the world. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Kory Fuller is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2003, he has been assisting clients in developing personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. With decades of experience in the financial markets dating back to 1996, Kory brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, having managed through significant events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic. His expertise encompasses investment insights and wealth management strategies tailored to evolving market conditions. Kory graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors from the University of Arizona with a degree in business administration. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in 2001 and became qualified as a Portfolio Manager through the Merrill Investment Advisory Program in 2004. His professional designations include CFP® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Kory participates actively in community volunteer work, reflecting his commitment to the communities Merrill serves. He and his wife have two sons and enjoy spending their free time playing pickleball.

Mariella Chavez Gehrig is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cetera and Renaissance Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a host at Bacio Italiano, a restaurant in Tucson, AZ. 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.

Michael Szabados is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a network of Wealth Advisors. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Romero is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Carefree, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services, before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2009. Romero serves on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Corrales, where he also chaired the Youth Services committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging in-house and third-party managers alongside its capital markets capabilities.

Sophia Bachmann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Grand Canyon University and Brandybrook Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Nixon is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high-net worth individuals, families, and current and former business owners, focusing on creating customized financial strategies tailored to their specific needs and goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and six years in leadership and management roles, Mark specializes in portfolio management, retirement solutions, asset allocation, education funding, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. He helps clients understand the percentage return needed on their assets to achieve their financial objectives across generations. His practice also emphasizes wealth management planning and supports business owners in decisions related to lending, business sales, and wealth transfer. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Texas A and M University and a Master's Degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in team roping and country western dancing and is involved with the World Series of Team Roping organization.

Justin Gillham is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing experience in delivering comprehensive financial strategies for high net worth individuals and businesses. Since entering the financial services industry in 2002 and joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, Justin has been a part of the WGS Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he offers a broad approach to wealth management. His services include investment management, retirement and estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, education and liquidity planning, tax minimization, life insurance, and wealth preservation. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Bowling Green State University, where he specialized in Finance, Financial Planning, and Management Information Systems. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification in 2008 and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in 2007. His professional philosophy emphasizes personalized, consultative advice based on clients’ financial situations, preferences, and goals, with a focus on aligning asset allocation to clients’ income expectations, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. Outside of his professional role, Justin is an avid golfer and family man who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and three children. He dedicates time to community involvement, including volunteering and coaching with the Cactus Foothills Little League, and has contributed to organizations such as the ALS Association, American Cancer Society, Arizona Foster Care, Adoption & Mentoring Agency, Fresh Start Women's Foundation, and Great Hearts Academies.

Bojan Tuco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and BestCompanies AZ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Patrick McCartney is a Financial Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) professional with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, corporate executives, and retirees to design intentional financial plans that aim to build purposeful wealth and long-term confidence. Patrick partners with clients to navigate complex financial decisions and achieve meaningful goals, focusing on areas such as tax minimization strategies, concentrated stock strategies, estate planning and generational wealth, philanthropic gifting, risk management, professional investment management, and education planning. Leveraging the investment capabilities of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, Patrick provides integrated strategies including access to mortgages, custom lending, auto loans, and banking services to address all aspects of a client's financial life. He also collaborates with his clients' attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to ensure alignment across their financial affairs. Patrick holds a bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and is active in his community and professional organizations, including the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, Scottsdale Leadership Inc., the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and the Penn State Alumni Association's Phoenix Chapter.