Shannon Gallop is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including MassMutual and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of advising, she also works as a travel agent, assisting clients with scheduling vacations around the world. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Kory Fuller is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2003, he has been assisting clients in developing personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. With decades of experience in the financial markets dating back to 1996, Kory brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, having managed through significant events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic. His expertise encompasses investment insights and wealth management strategies tailored to evolving market conditions. Kory graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors from the University of Arizona with a degree in business administration. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in 2001 and became qualified as a Portfolio Manager through the Merrill Investment Advisory Program in 2004. His professional designations include CFP® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Kory participates actively in community volunteer work, reflecting his commitment to the communities Merrill serves. He and his wife have two sons and enjoy spending their free time playing pickleball.

Ross Fraser is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Vanguard since 2020, following a brief tenure at the United Services Automobile Association. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Matthew Trink is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Ash Brokerage. Outside of financial advising, he owns Roscoe & Louie Transportation, a transportation service business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scalable digital delivery combined with advisor support.

Brandon Echeverria is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and is the owner of Factor Admin LLC, an investment-related business based in Phoenix, AZ. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in their investment approach.

Kristin Becker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley from 2007 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020 and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. 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 tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Mariella Chavez Gehrig is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior experience at Cetera and Renaissance Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a host at Bacio Italiano, a restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., and Wells Fargo Bank. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kevin Wilkison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cardinal Management AZ LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and AXA Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member for the Arizona Municipal School Board Leaders (AZMSBL). Ameriprise is an institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, typically serving clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joanne Dushek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at notable firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Empowered Home Pros for two years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jason Schiffman is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2014 and has worked within various Vanguard entities since 2010. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, offering a wide range of customization options and managing portfolios primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Robert Courter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research in 2022, he spent 10 years at First Financial Equity Corporation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm delivers customized investment solutions via multiple platforms and includes both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Austin Noval is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable, he has held positions at the City of Fremont, Under Armour, and Arizona State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Chris Wilczynski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo since 2009, initially at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and then at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Daniel Krieg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Oley's Pizza since 1995. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Sherri Reeves is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2016. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary glide-path methodology and the Vanguard Capital Markets Model to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Vanessa Kalekwa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee analyses in its financial planning process.

Robert Cartafalsa is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2017. He has been with various entities under The Vanguard Group umbrella since 2013. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform supported by over 2,200 advisors.

Daniel Horyza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Mikaela Baker is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. She has been in this role since 2024, following her position as a Planning Consultant at the same firm from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mikaela held multiple roles at Charles Schwab, including Client Relationship Specialist and Financial Consultant Partner in 2022, as well as working in Advisor Services from 2019 to 2021. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, with a focus on collaborating closely with clients to understand their financial situations and goals. Mikaela emphasizes the importance of creating adaptable financial plans and supporting clients through ongoing financial planning processes.