Mlungisi Sibanda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Vanguard and has earlier experience at Empowerbank Ltd and Homelink Private Limited. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nathan Schilling is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Altabank, and The Domani Group. He has also been involved with a Christmas tree farm and held positions at Utah Valley University and Arizona State University. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Martha Landon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. She is also a notary public in Phoenix, Arizona. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Timothy Orendorff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a sports photography business photographing his son's school and club basketball games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dave Bealer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Slalom LLC and spent 18 years at T-Mobile USA, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Drew Patrick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021, with prior experience at Marcus and Millichap and Harvey and Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, with advisory services offered in a wide range of retail and institutional offerings.

Robert Urbano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for four years and has experience outside finance at Papa Murphy's and Central Arizona College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support client outcomes.

Jorge Chavez Enriquez is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Discover Financial Services, and Amazon. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gage Hropoff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at Lowe's, Fry's Food Store, and worked in education at Grand Canyon University, Higley High School, and Sossaman Middle School. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samuel Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to this, he has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2021. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Carlos Hurtado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a wider range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cole Burchianti is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving clients through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, and First Command Advisory Services. He is also employed as a financial advisor at Desert Financial Wealth Management in Chandler, AZ. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support non-discretionary consulting and sponsors wrap-fee advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Joseph Robertson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and National Financial Solutions. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he was involved in outdoor business ventures such as Arkansas Valley Adventures and Ava Rafting and Zipline. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ryan Ping is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer with local nonprofit organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carlos Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Discover Financial Services. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

James Sheehan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Progressive Insurance. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Allen Chen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and State Farm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Murphy is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026 and previously spent 14 years at Edward Jones. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Murphy holds the Series 66 designation. 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. Schwab offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Andrew Klein is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he holds the Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Maximilian Merchut is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held roles at Arizona State University, Desert Financial Credit Union, and various educational institutions. Outside of finance, his background includes entrepreneurial activities such as involvement with Asxpol.com and Nektar Juice Bar. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning with analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and maintains unique affiliations supporting municipal and public finance advisory services.