Bennett Conklin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

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.

Robert Palke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Palke is associated with a family-held LLC called Land Research and Development, which operates as a real estate business, though he is not actively involved. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Wellman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007, including 10 years with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. 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 and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Lindsey Barba is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a grocery delivery shopper for Instacart on weekends. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Pedro Franco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and Vanguard. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Eric Mc Kay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Conservice, Offerpad LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Alejandra Lerma is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and The Vanguard Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory La Monica is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Paley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Brendan Wanek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America, American Express, and Edward Jones. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

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.

Jeffrey Meyers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Robinhood Financial, Carvana, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

John Figueroa is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Charles Schwab since 1997, including an 11-year tenure at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 and discretionary investment solutions, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.

Jeremy Cook is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for 10 years and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, accident, health, and property & casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Vito Diperte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Breakthru Beverage Group, Motion Technologies, and Medinah Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage and investment management services.