Brian Mc Ginty is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Carillon Fund Distributors, and Oppenheimerfunds. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and order-routing operations.

John Rivera is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior experience includes three years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and various roles outside the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Escoto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, also working at Bank of America, N.A. during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for the National Hot Rod Association, assisting with ushering and crowd management at events. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supporting a range of account types with trading, administration, and custody services.

Nicholas Wallace is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the AZ Department of Public Safety and healthcare facilities before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he operates small woodworking and custom design businesses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by an integrated operational structure.

David Dorward is the Senior Resident Director of the Phoenix office and a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1997. His professional focus is on serving ultra-high net worth clients, including corporate executives, professional athletes, physicians, retirees, and business owners. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and is recognized as a Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor from 2019 to 2026. He holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 63, 65, 52, 31, 9, and 10 Securities Principal. David earned his Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and is an Arizona native. He is a graduate and alumnus of Scottsdale Leadership Organization (Class XXI). His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Fiesta Bowl organization. He has also dedicated time to several local charities and served as a Reserve Volunteer for the Paradise Valley Police Department.

Christopher Molina is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at USAA Investment Management Co., USAA Financial Advisors, APEX Systems, Fisher Investments, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and alternative investment due diligence.

Virginia Rueth is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale integrated structure and a formal alternative investment process.

Tedda Rogers is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. She has held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a property in Phoenix where she rents out space for vehicle and storage purposes. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm’s integrated platform supports a large client base with centralized supervision, custody, and order-routing capabilities.

Jana Frydman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab 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 combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Martin Falcon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USM, Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegated management, and involvement with registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nathaniel Carlon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Carlon is registered with Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BMC Strategies, a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Adam Carlat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and PlanMember Securities Corporation, and he has operated his own advisory firms since 2016. He is also involved in marketing insurance products as an agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of representatives.

Owen Scanlon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Lofy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of advising, Mr. Lofy is involved in estate planning through his ownership in a legal services firm and operates as an independent agent selling non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and extensive research resources.

Melissa Crews is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley, SharpePoint, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models.

Rickey Pickering is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Richard Schneider is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for the estate of Alexander Dube, overseeing asset liquidation and distribution. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Tessa Garnett is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for nine years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. 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.

Douglas Hodges is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Hodges has served as an instructor’s assistant for the Center for Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. 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.

Mark Dunn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2020, he worked at USAA in various financial advisory and planning roles from 2014 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services delivered through a largely non-discretionary client relationship model.