Matthew St John is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at Merrill, Invest Financial Corporation, and Banc One Securities Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sean A Burke is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has nearly two decades of experience in financial planning and investment strategy, assisting families in advancing their financial goals with a focus on growth and protection. Before joining Fidelity, Sean served as a Sales Executive at The Vanguard Group from 2007 to 2020. His expertise includes helping investors navigate the complexities of saving, spending, and investing, aiming to develop and update financial plans in alignment with evolving circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Sean has personal interests that include fitness, parenthood, pets, reading, and traveling.

Eddie Parra is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fidelity. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as professional involvement with Forest Highlands Golf Club and Northern Arizona University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe. The firm also manages model portfolios, serves as an advisor to registered investment companies, and utilizes advanced technologies including AI in its research methodologies.

Michael Huffman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent a year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elva Mendoza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Nicolas Vollmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank and has experience in other business ventures including Lost City Coffee and UCampApp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeremy Bates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Charles Schwab, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Stand Together, where he conducts door-to-door election surveys. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ryan Richardson is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Automatic Data Processing. Richardson is based in Chandler, AZ. 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.

Craig De Long is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a part-time consulting position with Degart Global, where he assists with document editing and travel planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Alex Parsons is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Previously, Alex served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Alex's professional approach centers on a three-step planning process based on education and communication to simplify complex financial concepts for clients. Alex holds a California Insurance License, supporting expertise in financial planning and insurance matters. With a focus on creating financial plans tailored to individual goals, Alex aims to help clients feel more comfortable and confident about their financial futures. Outside of work, Alex has interests in comedy, cooking and baking, family activities, food, football, and parenthood.

Mark Lance Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, with various portfolio implementation approaches tailored to client needs.

Edward Ross is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at E*TRADE Securities, Northwestern Mutual, PennyMac Loan Services, and the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Anthony Covarrubias is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at PayPal from 2014 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Liepold is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1995 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a small real estate business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence, with an integrated operational structure across advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Youssef Naguib is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Equitable, Doordash, Property X, and Element Egypt. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria where applicable.

Cylesce Aguilera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Redpoint, Nike, Bath and Body Works, and Arizona State University. 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.

Max Murphy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked in roles including investment consulting and real estate. Outside of his advisory work, he also serves as a security host at a local venue. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michelle Delgado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2012 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. Michelle is also a co-owner of SOMOS Weddings LLC, a business supporting her husband’s wedding officiant services by managing administrative and client logistics. 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. The firm’s advisory program combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework and includes derivatives and commodities capabilities.

John Chapman V is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Morgan Stanley and has a varied background including roles at GradGuard Insurance and educational institutions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Ryan Hickey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Mesa, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles.