Cindy Mercado is a financial professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Voya Financial Advisors and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she provides notarial services upon request. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and roughly 800,000 clients.

Bradley Knight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at E*Trade, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support client financial goals.

Darren Wright is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of a financial book and involved in a film acting business. MML Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and provides various programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Shymaa Aref is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in activities such as managing registered investment companies and employing AI-driven research methods.

George Randolph Jr. is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and serves clients from Gilbert, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is a vice president of a bookkeeping firm where his involvement is limited. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mac Arthur Morrison is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Vanguard and MAP Strategies prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and supported by related investment-management affiliates.

Grant Gunderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc., First Command Advisory Services, Inc., and First Command Insurance Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. 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.

Robert Alt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for a total of 11 years, including a prior role in 2014 and ongoing service since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rockwell Nierenberg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry and periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Scott Viesselmann is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and also operates Scott Viesselmann, Inc. He serves as a board member for 4Vet's, a veterans support organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jacob Spencer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and a variety of positions outside the financial sector, including a year at Eggstasy and earlier education-related roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly consisting of 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 affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and integrated operational infrastructure.

Jeffrey Kolzow is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entity since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Davis Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, Arizona. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, Stewart operates a retail business focused on buying and reselling sports cards and memorabilia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analyses.

Madison Ortmeyer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Madison spent four years in full-time education. 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 a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Braeden Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Edge and Gps Insight. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Smith Industries LLC, a business focused on HVAC repair and maintenance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Joseph Anderson is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for 32 years, Bank of America for 11 years, and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Todd Dragoo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related LLCs, including residential rental properties and a financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Derek Jodarski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held various roles including at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Starbucks. In addition to his advisory work, he has business interests in entities such as 49th Ave Unit 1097 LLC and Proverbs 31 18 LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a range of investment strategies, supported by affiliates providing implementation and portfolio services.

Jesus Ontiveros is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones across two periods totaling seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a Lyft driver in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Maddern is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Nuveen Services LLC and BlueBay Asset Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program.