Madeline Alcorn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-supported tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Torsten Saile is a financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sequioa Wealth Management, and Triad Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns several ventures including Ironwood Family Wealth Advisors and Clear Path Growth Partners, where he provides consulting services to business owners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

William Paynter Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he has maintained ownership of a boutique LLC with his spouse, though the business is currently inactive. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. 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.

Jason Braunstein is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Braunstein serves on the boards of the People of Faith Foundation and the Peoria North Rotary Club. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of strategies from traditional to complex allocations.

Cade Clary is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including work in education and rental services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers, providing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Nick Allen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2015 in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. In his current position, Nick helps high net worth individuals and families co-create personalized financial plans that align with their goals and life milestones. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Nick has focused on identifying clients' financial objectives and supporting them in achieving successful retirement plans. His experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and retirement solutions. Nick holds a California insurance license. Outside of his professional work, he engages in family activities, fitness, football, gardening, music, and outdoor adventures.

Shannon Simmons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she spent 16 years working as a realtor and has been involved with Watermark Solutions/LaundriTek, a company selling cleaning chemicals, since 2001. She is also a co-trustee for her family trust, managing distributions for educational expenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a network of over 23,700 advisors and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Erika Fabricatore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of a team serving affluent families, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives by providing advisory and wealth management services. Her focus areas include portfolio management, retirement income planning, and assistance with corporate retirement plans such as 401(k) and defined benefit plans. Erika holds professional designations relevant to retirement benefits and financial advising. She works alongside colleagues to support clients in designing financial strategies tailored to their goals and priorities. Her experience contributes to helping clients navigate complex investment and retirement planning decisions. Outside of her professional practice, Erika is engaged with community organizations, including the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association and Saint Pio Catholic School. She resides in Philadelphia with her family.

Aaron Mcgowan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Buckeye, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcgowan serves as a worship minister at The Church at Sun Valley, committing 15 hours per month to this position. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers, maintaining oversight and model curation.

Christie Jones Popour is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in a modeling and acting agency based in Scottsdale, NV. 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 solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Joshua Waitz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Waitz is the owner of Claiborne Industries LLC, a personal investment LLC intended for future real estate investments. 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 broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant registrations.

Connor Seymour is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Klazroom, LLC and held various positions including roles at Old National Bank and Wal-Mart. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Mills is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and associated with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alyssa Rosenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Govig & Associates and held roles related to financial services at Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various investment models and third-party managers.

Ryan Harper is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Nicola Imports, and Zoom Video Communications. He serves as a trustee for a family living trust and works as a broker for Unum Group on long-term disability insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Peter Spiteri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Jason Silitsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2019 and previously spent time with Foresters Financial Services from 2010 to 2019. Silitsky is also the owner of Granite Sky Wealth Advisors LLC, which operates as a DBA for his work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Franklin Wenning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2018. 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 advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both individual and corporate financial planning services.

Lindsey Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Maria Lucero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.