Paul Farington is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Kyle Ricker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. The firm 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by comprehensive due diligence and centralized operational resources.

Richard Auck is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes six years at Optionsxpress, Inc., and over two decades at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and Schwab’s Alternative Investments Select program.

Tyler Smith is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo and various service organizations. Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and overseeing sub-advisers while maintaining governance procedures and managing conflicts of interest.

Matthew Layman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Done Marketing Inc., and REV.COM, Inc. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody and order-routing services.

Craig Despres is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Adopt Technologies, LLC, Zayo Group, and IO Data Centers. He is also the owner and manager of Milestone Financial, LLC, an operating business he oversees. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Dane Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding the Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also involved with Siefer & Kelly Management, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Kelly's career includes experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolio options.

Ivaylo Dimov is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2013, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2025. 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 a large-scale client base with a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser structure, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Emma Johnson is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2018 and held a position at AssetMark from 2017 to 2018. She is based 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Wyatt Blanco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his work history includes roles unrelated to financial advising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Alid Franco Basurto is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and other organizations. Outside of finance, he is an employee at Morenos Mexican Grill in Chandler, Arizona, where he manages employee scheduling and administrative duties. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Merica Chmait is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2021 and previously spent 12 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Anna Setlak is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026 and has prior experience at firms including Charles Schwab and Lake City Bank. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joseph Le Ger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he operated Shine Design Mobile Detailing for four years and worked in education at Chandler/Gilbert Community College and Campo Verde High School. Outside of advising, he works as a server at Elliott's Steakhouse in Chandler, AZ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars, using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to deliver financial recommendations.

Patricia Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS for 20 years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in delivering its advisory work.

Ryan Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and has held various roles including positions at Arizona State University and Cardinal Group Management & Advisory. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America's corporate platform.

Talon Supak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PGA Tour Canada and Grayhawk Golf Club. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

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.

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.

Drake Paalani Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Bridgecrest. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Nobriga Asset Management LLC, a company involved in SEO and marketing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment research.