Alexa Nicholson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in hospitality and marketing, such as at Wildberry Cafe and AM Marketing Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Stuart Bates is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab for 29 years and is also involved in several business ventures, including Natural Hen LLC, Arizona Life Sciences LLC, and Genial Ventures LLC, which focus on consulting, animal healthcare products, and chicken feed. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a distinctive integrated structure combining advisory services with custody and brokerage.

Mark Emberton is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Client One Securities, and Rock Bridge Financial. He is also a commissioned notary in Phoenix, AZ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through a combination of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management programs, and access to a range of financial and insurance products.

Shane O'Keefe is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Renaissance Financial, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Bryan Dunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Tracy Milanese is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, where she has worked for 12 years. She serves on the board at Madison Rose Lane Elementary in Phoenix. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial capabilities.

Amy Pongratz is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Scottsdale, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Wealth Partners, Sunstone Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Theodore Crowley II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that incorporate a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Jeremy Kitamura is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches football at Hamilton High School in Chandler. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Rubin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, distinguishing it from many institutional advisors.

Shelby Haggard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Shelby worked in various roles including at BuildZoom and Grand Canyon University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

David Seay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Mutual of Omaha Bank, LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Merrill Edge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Fernando Quezada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Edelman Financial Engines and Charles Schwab. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through personalized recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Cassidy Butt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Cassidy held roles at Samsara and Crayon, and has experience related to the University of San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings with proprietary investment strategies.

Sigifredo Galicia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Uber, Amazon, Rocket Mortgage, DoorDash, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and the City of Phoenix. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

John Schutz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has been employed since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his parents in Minneapolis, MN. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nathan Shaver is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Magnit and Grand Canyon University, as well as experience in education and other industries. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Lawrence Hoskins Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also owns Jett Wealth Group, Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, using a tailored, non-discretionary approach that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling.

Robert Savage is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, HD Vest Investment Services, and operating a law practice, Savage Law, PLC. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Kathryn Bascom is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for five years and has managed her own jewelry business, Jewels by Kat, since 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.