Jacob Severns is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, with prior experience at Charles Schwab and various roles outside the financial industry, including technical consulting and restaurant management. His background includes work in education and entrepreneurial ventures in the hospitality sector. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eva Schmidt is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes various roles across multiple businesses and educational institutions, including Arizona State University and several retail and food service enterprises. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Chris Emery is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, and Client Management Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Chris worked as a High Net Worth Representative at Charles Schwab and as a Brokerage Trading Specialist at USAA. Chris specializes in retirement income planning, tax-efficient investing, and protecting multi-generational wealth. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he approaches financial planning as an ongoing process and is committed to helping clients and their families navigate significant life events by co-creating tailored strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Thomas Cantrell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Madelyn Knee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined J.P. Morgan in 2025 and has prior experience working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and various other roles across different industries. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Nicholas Ascherl is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, he operated Sustainable Landscaping Services for six years. Outside of finance, he runs a woodworking business as a hobby in his free time. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Harrison is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has held roles outside finance, including positions at Lyft and as a dog trainer. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a real estate property in Phoenix, AZ. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with multi-asset model portfolios and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Michael Dzioba is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, following a decade at USAA Financial Planning Services and related USAA investment entities. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Elias Weber is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of experience at UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. His background includes roles at Total Wine & More, H.B. Fuller, and positions in education and food brokerage. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dale Lewis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Regional Vice President of Events for the Clan MacLeod Society USA, coordinating clan activities at local Scottish gatherings in the Southwestern United States. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Harison Sidhu is a CFA charterholder affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2025. He has two years of industry experience, including previous roles at BlackRock and Choate Investment Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and proprietary investment strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Michael Hemken is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steve Shmatko is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Shmatko serves as secretary and board member of the Sun City Mid Week Bell Club and is president of a Business Networking International chapter in Scottsdale, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is distinguished by its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated offerings beyond traditional advisory services.

Macauley Beloney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 22 years and spent brief periods at OSAIC and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and institutional services and supports advisors with various model portfolios and investment tools.

Kyle Fugit is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Hirshberg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at UBS Financial Services for four years and held positions at Republic Services, Inc. and Seagate Technology. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies delivered via in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital markets capabilities and integrated financial solutions.

Ryan Lurie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Elayna Nolasco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2018, she worked at Houzz, Medix, and Mary Kay. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small business creating custom cakes and sweet treats for special events. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Trevor Cantarini is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and has experience in various roles across multiple industries before joining Schwab. 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 guidance with a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Alaska USA FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, and TIAA-CREF. He is also involved with Global Retirement & Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.