Ryan Harper is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Axa Advisors, Nicola Imports, and Zoom Video Communications. Harper serves as a trustee for a family living trust and works as a broker for Unum Group's Long Term Disability products. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of investment programs and fiduciary services, utilizing third-party asset managers and endorsed advisory platforms to deliver customized client solutions.

Kateryna Kariniemi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a retirement-income approach that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Shelley Sedor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Donovan Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 19 years before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an elder at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, providing leadership and spiritual guidance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Jeffrey Obrien is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2020, he worked at several financial firms including JP Morgan Securities and McAdam LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware features and customization options.

Curtis Skousen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years. His background also includes roles in the automotive and cleaning industries, as well as teaching at the University of Phoenix. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale and digital delivery through its extensive advisor team.

Franklin Wenning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual and corporate financial planning services.

Jared Maroon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2021. He is also involved with SilverTree Collective, an umbrella entity for various business groups, and serves as treasurer and officer for SilverTree Wealth Partners, the DBA for his branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance services through unique affiliations within its large advisor network.

Lindsey Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Robert Henegar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and has a background that includes ten years of service in the United States Navy and six years at Simmec Training Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans both directly and through corporate agreements.

Maria Lucero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Haven Aiton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Aiton worked at The Vanguard Group for two years and has experience in various sectors including previous roles at Primoris Services Corporation and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Justin Zeis is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2015 and also has ongoing roles with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models and largely constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Shawn Jackson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple Vanguard entities since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as a contracted delivery driver. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Cindy Duong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Anne King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Cinnaholic LLC and Chick-fil-A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive services that include both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

William Herf is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining RBC and its affiliate City National Bank in 2019, he worked at Stifel and B.C. Ziegler and Company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jesus Pineda is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Generational Financial Partners, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active member of the West Valley Mavericks Foundation, assisting with fundraising and community events, and serves on his local HOA board. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars delivered through annual, collaborative client relationships.

Denise Arrington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2002. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tracy Shore is a financial advisor with Merrill in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a nonprofit fiduciary entity, C A C Trust, based in Sun City, Arizona. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.