Micheal Ajayi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, BestBuy, and service in the United States Army. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Hailey Schmitt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and has also been affiliated with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes 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 network of independent advisors and provides multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position with a non-investment-related entity, K & V B, based in Phoenix. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners, Alpha Cubed Investments, and the Arizona State University Office of Planning & Budget. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, 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 supported by diversified strategies and advanced research.

George Ripley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederik Pioro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and also works with Charles Schwab Bank since 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base that primarily includes 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 client relationship model that is primarily non-discretionary while also providing access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Angel Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and has prior work experience with Liberty Mutual Insurance and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Shinske III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has additional experience with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group since 2013. He also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Mark Barenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Baum54 INC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Louis Pejlovas III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Boujee Buggy LLC, a party planning and event rental business based in Mesa, AZ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and rooted in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ellen Dean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2000 and recently operated under the Paradise Financial Partners brand. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Medicare health insurance sales through her business, Dean and Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Barry Majercin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 25 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Kevin Mullen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored investment solutions.

Chad Swanson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed at Southwest Products from 2014 to 2018. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Michael Lambard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Quicken Loans, and Discover Financial. Lambard holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by an integrated operational structure.

Clint Sanders is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007 and 2008, respectively. 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 management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments within an integrated, large-scale operational framework.

Makayla Zubal is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in financial advisory roles since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions outside the financial sector at institutions such as Arizona State University and Family First Intervention. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

David Monheit is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and has maintained a CPA practice since 1992. Monheit serves as Treasurer and board member of the Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix and is involved in managing family investments and a restaurant partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matthew Willoughby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes education at Glendale Community College and a role as an independent contractor bagger at Luke Air Force Base Commissary. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.