Michael Hefner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he was with Western International Securities, Inc. for 22 years and UBS Financial Services for 14 years. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolio programs and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Aaron Fraser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety 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.

Owen Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently started his career in the financial industry, with less than one year of experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his work history includes a variety of roles in different industries and educational settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Michael Perhach is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm in various roles. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harrison Bunim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he held positions at Young's Bicycle Shop and was involved with the Desert Cats Lacrosse Program and Young Sports Ltd. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a broad array of investment and financial services.

Jason Freiwald is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., FFS Legacy, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc., with additional experience in insurance agencies. He is also president of FFS Legacy Inc., a non-investment-related business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendations.

Nikiya Harris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including AGIA, Corebridge Financial, and Valic Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Todd Hansen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Hansen has a side business involving loans secured by real estate he previously owned. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Stein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the advisory field, he worked at Clearwater Analytics, Reputation.com, and Financial Engines. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Kevin Bast is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at E*Trade by Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, Scottrade, USAA Financial Planning Services, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Thomas Sattler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at My One Retirement and BYU Idaho. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Paulo De Souza is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Investment Consultant, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Throughout his career, Paulo has focused on understanding clients' financial and retirement goals and establishing relationships based on comfort and trust. He emphasizes clear communication and simplifies complex aspects of financial planning to create clear and easy-to-follow plans. Paulo holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, he has interests in movies, soccer, table tennis, theater, and traveling.

Catherine Estrada is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options.

Derek Hellerman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at The Vanguard Group and Good Day Financial in addition to his current role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Deana Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2005. She is involved in several real estate-related activities through family-owned LLCs but does not have active responsibilities in these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with varied investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Samuel Marcus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Family First Life and Shield Co. Marketing, as well as work at the University of Arizona. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Cristobal Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Drees is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jeremy Tapia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and as a self-employed advisor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Stacey Dunn Padilla is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Gilbert, AZ, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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.