Joseph Sidman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Woodbury Financial Services Inc, as well as work with Hershenberg Financial and Hershenberg & Stone-Walsh Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as an independent photographer and holds a notary commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Scott Ortiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tempe, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Voya Financial and MassMutual. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Benjamin Rogers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Charles Schwab and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. He also operates an Airbnb rental property as a host outside of his advisory activities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice and investment manager searches supported by centralized due diligence and both quantitative and qualitative research.

Tedi Darbroudi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Darbroudi worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for seven years. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Richard Solomon is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and has owned Solomon Wealth Management, LLC, Solomon CPA's & Financial Services, and Christopher T. Solomon, CPA, PC since 2014. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services through his CPA firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multi-manager platforms with options spanning automated allocations to bespoke investment strategies.

Anthony Fisher is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, OneAmerica Securities, Citizens Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he owns and manages Breezy Clean Cleaning Services, a remote cleaning business. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Jessica Montecalvo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Vanguard and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as diverse roles outside of finance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their program offers written asset allocation advice and manager searches supported by centralized due diligence, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Elia Parrish is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015, following a one-year tenure at Equitable Advisors. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Profitt is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2013. He has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Roe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models to support client strategies while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary.

Krystal Phillips is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, following a year at JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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 accounts.

Michael Spiro is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, INC. for 24 years before joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds, with additional roles in commodity pool operations and advisory services to registered investment companies.

Soren Nilsen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps individuals and families make confident financial decisions by aligning their investments, retirement planning, and wealth strategies with their personal priorities. He works with clients to develop strategies that pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Nilsen's expertise encompasses managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He partners with individuals, families, and business owners to create strategies designed to build, preserve, and transfer wealth. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University. Outside of his professional role, Nilsen enjoys biking, hiking, pickleball, skiing, and traveling.

Christine Innes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 license. She joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience at McDowell Mountain Gynecology and Alixandra Blue. Her background also includes education at the University of Florida and work in the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carina Montes De Oca Chiman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and several companies in Arizona, including Raley's Arizona and Bashas' Corporate. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Cook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Christopher Yturralde is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His career prior to Merrill includes roles at Robinhood Financial and positions outside finance, such as at Smart Pest Solutions and various healthcare facilities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Milagros Ponesse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Wesley Kelly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2016 and previously spent four years with Vanguard Advisers. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large scale and integrated operational structure.

Suzanne Ruthman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.