Richard Lavold is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Altschuler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & CO., Inc. for 27 years and has managed his own practice since 1980. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary public in the State of New York. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Alec Bruington is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Scottsdale, AZ. His background includes seven years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and roles at various firms, including FDF Wealth Strategies where he is involved in learning advisory practice operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Aidan Rojas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has a background that includes various roles at Grand Canyon University and in the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a financial planning process centered on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Nicholas Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental property as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment offerings. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Marguerite Berizzi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and has a background that includes roles in petcare and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Christopher Lanier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Lanier also works as a fixed insurance agent outside of his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and consulting services.

Chris Schneck is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America since 2011. Schneck serves as a board member of the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting seniors in need. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party managers and providing comprehensive trading, account administration, and custody support.

Cristal Marquez Tovar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Eileen Reed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carlos Ramirez Hampe is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mesa Community College, Arizona Nutritional Supplements, and the University of Havana. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Wieczorek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was a student for eleven years. He serves as a board member and treasurer for The Arc of Arizona, where he oversees governance and financial oversight. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions.

Roseann Steinmetz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities 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 non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Noah Bello is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he served multiple years in the United States Marine Corps. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffery Hebert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Kestra Private Wealth Services, and Modernize Wealth, where he has been involved since 2017. Hebert holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Brently Klontz is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, following five years at Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Klontz is involved as a pickleball coach and player in Tempe, AZ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Julia Gunn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental properties in the Phoenix area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Logan IV is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Fisher Investments. Outside of his advisory roles, he spent two years at Hillsdale College and worked as an independent contractor for nine years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a long-term investment approach.

Peter Roe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Long Point Property Owners Association in Michigan. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

William Paynter Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he has maintained ownership of a boutique LLC with his spouse, though the business is currently inactive. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.