Karson Kobashi is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at various companies such as Toyota, Abzena / Kingtech Consulting, and Lucille's BBQ. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Pickleball Kingdom. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Ghassan Charara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Daysi Castillo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Wilde Wealth Management Group, Pinnacle Wealth Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to support client recommendations within a controlled investment universe.

Kevin Hansen Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Based in Sun City West, AZ, Hansen has spent the majority of his career at this firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Anndrea Ford is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1993. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Claire Kushan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Kaylin Corrick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2018 and 2020, respectively. Outside of finance, Corrick is involved with Babbo Italian Eatery in Tempe, Arizona, where she serves as a wedding caterer. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through Schwab Wealth Advisory's wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Clark is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1996. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Jordan Johnson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for several years before joining Cambridge Investment Research. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Jacqueline Mckinney Rodriguez is an advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in senior living and education sectors prior to her current role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Christopher Czanstke is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment implementation platforms and both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Stewart Deregt is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Merrill and a business role at Big Brand Tire and Service / Majco LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Joy Di Valentino is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Monat Global. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of JD's Premiere Pet Waste Removal, a personal services business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by comprehensive research and due diligence.

Sean Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been involved with Trilogy Financial Services since 1999, where he also serves as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Andrea Swanson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2019 and has prior experience at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Outside of her advisory role, she works intermittently as a flight attendant for American Airlines. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Eliason is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by due diligence on alternative investments.

Tron Brinkmann is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Brinkmann serves as treasurer for The SilverTree Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Douglas Beguin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nicholas Hanson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by a centralized operational structure.

John Snyder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-assisted advice through a centralized consulting team.