Evan Chronister is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Gallagher Bassett and has held various positions in both financial and non-financial firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI techniques, and its roles in managing registered investment companies and delivering model portfolios.

Christopher Sullivan is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop strategies aligned with their financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He serves as a resource for a range of financial planning needs, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events. Additionally, he provides access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Christopher holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a High School Diploma from Crockett High School. He has also attended Austin Community College and Lamar University, though no degrees were conferred from these institutions. His client approach involves understanding what is important to each individual and their family to create personalized financial strategies.

Kenneth Lafleur is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley, where he worked from 2009 to 2018. He is also part owner of Chandler Wealth Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

Mary Biles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Zhanxiao Pan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. Pan has worked within various roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Caprice Kalvelage is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Caprice worked at Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, Caprice has experience working in the food service industry. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Services Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Tanisha Crump is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work history with firms including The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, Tanisha is the owner of Escapt Travels, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with access to model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jeffrey Davi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in mortgage and insurance industries, with prior roles at Nationstar Mortgage and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling.

Rico Olivas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. He also served in the U.S. Army from 2015 to 2019. 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, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christian Giardina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tempe, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined LPL Financial in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions in education and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by internal and third-party research.

Joshua Bring is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gilbert, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Director-At-Large for the Arizona Sporting Clays Association and operates Bring Consulting LLC, a third-party e-commerce services business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Airbox Pure, and Universal Wireless-TCC wireless. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Merrill, and FirstBank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitration dispute decision maker, reviewing cases and rendering final decisions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Benjamin Grauel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Robinhood Markets and Robinhood Financial, and before that at Charles Schwab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and Global Investment Committee analytics in its advisory process.

Alexis Press is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, Alexis worked at Caffall Dental Care and Bank of America. Outside of advising, Alexis is involved in a project related to dental software at Caffall Dental Care. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Bardue II is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and also owns Northsound Wealth Management LLC, a separate advisory practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo's research and planning tools.

Bailey Lyon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Lyon worked in various roles including positions at Walmart and the University of Wyoming. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through comprehensive planning and investment solutions.

Matthew Petello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Financial and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advisory work, he also works as an Uber driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Raymond Wiegand is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.