Christian Diegel is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has prior experience at Edward Jones. Diegel also serves as managing member of Chawoogie Buckaroo LLC, a real estate holding company. Cetera is a large nationwide advisory firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Brian Enns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Tyler Hochwalt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021, he was self-employed running Tyler Hochwalt Tennis and played professional tennis from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Clark Gilliland is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Arion Care Solutions and Not My First Rodeo, indicating experience with entrepreneurial and care service ventures. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options within its portfolio implementation.

Kenneth Grossnickle is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1997. He began his career in financial services in 1996 at a small brokerage firm before joining Merrill Lynch. Ken specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth, focusing on strategic planning and implementing financial strategies to help affluent families, individuals, and business owners stay aligned with their goals and preserve their lifestyle. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Ken has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved with the Eller College and has served on the Parent Advisory Board at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Outside of his professional work, Ken is engaged in community activities in Phoenix, including volunteer efforts with Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. His personal interests include football, hiking, music, and skiing.

Parker Adam is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked with firms including Cetera Advisors and Telesis Tax and Financial. His background also includes a role at UC San Diego Rady School of Management and experience with SportivoAI Limited. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brayden Hodson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB starting in 2022. Prior to Schwab, he was employed by Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Zackary Marquez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial Corp, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a licensed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and works as a Realtor with Remax Coastal Homes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services delivered through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Kueltzo is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Northern Trust Securities Inc. and Northern Trust Bank for nine years. Outside of his advising role, he is contracted as a part-time delivery driver for DoorDash. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mostly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through its digital delivery platform.

Gigi Schneppat is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Professional Wealth Strategies for 15 years. Schneppat is also the owner of Diamonds and Platinum, an S corporation used for tax reporting purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad 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 large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Manuel Laguer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 1998. Additionally, he has maintained a long-term affiliation with the University of New York at Buffalo. 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, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Michael Casey is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, all with The Vanguard Group since 2017, following a brief tenure at Randstad. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that utilizes proprietary models and predominantly Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships through a combination of technology and a large team of advisors.

Steven Steinbruegge is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Renaissance Financial and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in entrepreneurial activities as an owner and member of several LLCs outside of his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Walford is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. He has been with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 1997. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach that utilizes proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Scott Macdonald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, where he has worked for 15 years. He has 18 years of industry experience. Macdonald serves on the boards of The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Catholic Charities, contributing to fundraising efforts for cancer research and community aid. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Karen Sinovic is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 54 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-trustee of her son's trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dorin Micula is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2023 to 2026 and has a background that includes roles in education and hospice care. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible 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 models and primarily constructs portfolios with Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options including tax-aware strategies and ESG considerations.

Brian Robinson serves as a Client Experience Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He brings expertise in helping individuals manage complex financial priorities, such as purchasing a home, saving for college, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Brian collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives, providing ongoing advice and adjustments as circumstances evolve. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Nicolas Castaneda is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to meet the financial goals of individuals, families, and small business owners. His approach involves understanding clients' full financial situations and creating customized plans that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Nicolas provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. With over 25 years of experience, Nicolas focuses on areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He has extensive knowledge in real estate and supports athletes, small businesses, hotel owners, and commercial real estate clients. Nicolas holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. Nicolas actively participates in his community, volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include basketball, ice skating, music, and soccer. He works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help pursue their long-term goals.

Jessica Duncan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and is the owner and operator of an e-commerce business selling houseplants on Etsy. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.