David Fierro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Fierro owns and manages Chandler Tech Help, a small business providing technology assistance services such as smart home setup and smartphone guidance. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams.

Kevin Boogaard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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.

John Parrish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group, as well as academic experience at the University of California and University of California Merced. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Manwaring is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. His background includes marketing and community service roles. 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, and institutional investors.

Julie Schjolberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a fitness coach with Beachbody, focusing on health and wellness activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Zoe Colovic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Extended Vacation and Advanced Customer Services, with a substantial period spent in education before entering the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Ramiro Ramirez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following prior roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, Ramirez is the sole proprietor of an online retail business based in Phoenix, Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Stephen Surat is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he partners with clients to understand their personal and family priorities, developing customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes forming and maintaining strong, trusting relationships to serve the evolving financial needs of his clients and their families. Prior to his current position, Stephen worked at Vanguard from 2015 to 2022, where he gained experience as a Business Development Associate and later as a High Net Worth Financial Advisor. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional work, Stephen has interests in cars, family activities, hiking, parenthood, and volunteering.

Guillermo Gastelum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass entities, PNC Bank, and Uber. He is based in Mesa, AZ. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a diverse range of investment strategies.

Pierce Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he is employed part-time as a rideshare driver with Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies.

Gary Chamberlain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jonathan Downs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan aims to connect all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's degree in Personal Financial Planning from Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business. During his studies, he participated in the Financial Planning Student Association. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Jonathan is involved with Gilbert Toastmasters and the Chandler Horizon Rotary, organizations that provide opportunities to develop public speaking and leadership skills. Born and raised in Chandler, Arizona, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, going to the gym, and attending sporting events.

Maribel Damazo Alvarado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and experience in dental and retail sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Emma Ngo is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Thrivent Financial, as well as experience in the hospitality sector with Scottsdale Resort and Spa and Sanctuary Resort. Ngo also worked at Canopy Tempe and has experience in education from her time at Arizona State University, Jefferson High School, and Oak Grove Middle School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning through a network of advisors. The firm’s approach includes holistic, model-driven analyses and a consolidated billing option combining planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate services.

Jason Arciniega is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. 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’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Macauley Beloney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 22 years and spent brief periods at OSAIC and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and institutional services and supports advisors with various model portfolios and investment tools.

Trumaine Gammage is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience, all with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a very 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Tracy Mccormick is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Tempe, AZ, and has 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she provides dog sitting services in Mesa, AZ on an as-needed basis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Julianna Elsesser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments and EPSARC, as well as positions outside the financial sector. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Greenway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mesa, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He worked at Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in Aero Security Training, a non-investment-related activity based in North Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.