Jessica Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using various strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Caylie Taylor is a CFP® and ChFC® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Scottsdale, AZ. Her work history includes various roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., along with prior positions at Urshan College and other organizations. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining extensive client coverage with a centralized operational structure.

Alec Yamauchi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles outside finance, including positions at Hirayama Electric, Perfect Game Baseball, and DoorDash. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Andrew Figueroa is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Arbonne International in sales and marketing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeremy Horton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christine Zubrod is a financial advisor with Merrill in Scottsdale, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she was previously the owner of a commercial cleaning company that has been inactive for approximately ten years. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Denise Weinreich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with SilverTree Collective and various firms within Raymond James since 2022. Outside of finance, she is involved with SilverTree Wealth Partners as a client relationship manager. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports a variety of advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Brad Snavely is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked with various Vanguard entities since 2021 and previously held positions at Randstad and Lowes. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through a digital delivery model.

Thomas Knudson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2020 and previously held roles at Ronald Blue Trust and Ronald Blue & Co. from 2011 to 2020. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Randy Shrimplin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2010. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale with digital delivery to manage a large client base effectively.

Kimberly Mccauley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at SVB Bank, LPL Financial, Early Warning LLC, and Charles Schwab. Kimberly holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for her parents' trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment strategies, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Bradley Reber is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2010. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach featuring personalized asset allocations and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gregory Hunter is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wilde Wealth Capital Markets, Wilde Wealth Management, and First Allied Advisory Services, among others. Hunter is also the Successor Trustee for Lauren Ackerman and is involved in managing raw land development as a partner at Hunter's Ridge, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Shoba Ishaq is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her work background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and multiple positions within Vanguard entities since 2022. Outside of finance, she owns and operates an e-commerce business, S&R NextGen, LLC. 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 investment approach and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Dan Aldrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026, he worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for six and nine years respectively, and spent two years at Echo Global Logistics. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide portfolio construction.

Stanton Dwight is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jarrad Knutson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2019, following four years at First Financial Equity Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Najla Arekat is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at BBVA affiliated firms including BBVA Wealth Solutions and BBVA Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a personal interior design business, DLA Design Concepts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Collin Mc Hugh is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2021 and has been involved with Epic Valet as a valet and lobby ambassador since 2019. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base with a combination of technology and advisor support.

Hunter Jensen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.