Elizabeth Arndt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, INC and Arque Capital. She serves as President of the Paradise Valley Villas Homeowner's Association board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and investment services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and brokerage channels, emphasizing a hybrid referral and implementation model with access to multiple third-party asset managers and LPL programs.

Blake Jones is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and Uber Eats/Postmates since 2020. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

David Altschuler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & CO., Inc. for 27 years and has managed his own practice since 1980. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary public in the State of New York. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Alec Bruington is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Scottsdale, AZ. His background includes seven years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and roles at various firms, including FDF Wealth Strategies where he is involved in learning advisory practice operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Kelton Lyons is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and entry-level industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he studied at Arizona State University and worked at Discount Tire. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

King Mah is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mah is employed at Magic Feet Reflexology, where he handles administrative duties and guest services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sammer Miqbel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and U.S. Bancorp Investments and is currently associated with Desert Financial Credit Union and Desert Financial Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and supports institutional consulting with tools that incorporate risk profiling and modeling to help illustrate potential outcomes.

Christopher Lanier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Lanier also works as a fixed insurance agent outside of his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and consulting services.

Kevin Naef is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent with the firm since 2001. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Sun City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Hanna is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2018. He previously worked at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Merrifield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Eileen Reed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Ladrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Tyler Wieczorek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was a student for eleven years. He serves as a board member and treasurer for The Arc of Arizona, where he oversees governance and financial oversight. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Roseann Steinmetz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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 non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Nicholas Dyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016, currently working in Scottsdale, AZ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Annalise Morris King is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA). Annalise has over 18 years of experience serving high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, focusing on personal and business wealth planning, wealth transfer, liquidity management, and family legacy planning. In her role as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Annalise manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address various planning scenarios such as special-needs, non-traditional and blended families, pre- and post-divorce planning, business succession, and wealth transfer. Annalise earned her bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Annalise is actively involved in professional organizations and community initiatives that support women's advancement and financial education. She serves as President of Merrill's Women's Exchange and participates in How Women Lead and Junior Achievement. Additionally, she has contributed to community programs including Bank of America's Better Money Habits Champion and Moneythink. Outside of her professional work, Annalise enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, running, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Kevin Ragon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021 and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Natalie Kania is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group. Outside of financial services, she is also a real estate realtor with Sands Realty. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates a dual-registered model and participates in LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Peter Roe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Long Point Property Owners Association in Michigan. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.