Ryan Richter is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates two businesses: an e-commerce company that sells kits to assist parents of special needs children, and a real estate firm focused on residential property transactions. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through its digital platform and extensive advisor team.

Ryan Taccolini is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Securities America Inc. since 2013 and is involved with Paragon Sanitation Inc. in a non-investment capacity. Taccolini also serves in a compliance role within Securities America Advisors. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions, managing portfolios that include various investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kenneth Escoto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, also working at Bank of America, N.A. during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for the National Hot Rod Association, assisting with ushering and crowd management at events. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supporting a range of account types with trading, administration, and custody services.

Nicholas Wallace is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the AZ Department of Public Safety and healthcare facilities before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he operates small woodworking and custom design businesses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base primarily consisting of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by an integrated operational structure.

David Dorward is the Senior Resident Director of the Phoenix office and a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1997. His professional focus is on serving ultra-high net worth clients, including corporate executives, professional athletes, physicians, retirees, and business owners. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and is recognized as a Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisor from 2019 to 2026. He holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 63, 65, 52, 31, 9, and 10 Securities Principal. David earned his Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and is an Arizona native. He is a graduate and alumnus of Scottsdale Leadership Organization (Class XXI). His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Fiesta Bowl organization. He has also dedicated time to several local charities and served as a Reserve Volunteer for the Paradise Valley Police Department.

Christopher Molina is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at USAA Investment Management Co., USAA Financial Advisors, APEX Systems, Fisher Investments, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and alternative investment due diligence.

Samuel Meza is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, BMO Bank, Bancwest Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a large client base with a high client-to-advisor ratio through its scalable digital platform and team servicing model.

Sophia Nipp is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and Barton & Associates Inc. 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 through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Virginia Rueth is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale integrated structure and a formal alternative investment process.

Matthew Puttroff is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at TIAA and Fidelity. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a wide range of customization options.

Teresa Di Gregorio is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Vanguard and its related entities since 2020, as well as at HUB International and Cresset Asset Management. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in the fitness and restaurant industries. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach utilizing proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Tedda Rogers is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. She has held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a property in Phoenix where she rents out space for vehicle and storage purposes. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm’s integrated platform supports a large client base with centralized supervision, custody, and order-routing capabilities.

Jana Frydman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Wesley McCalley is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard in various capacities since 2005, including his current role at Vanguard Advisers since 2018. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors managing a high volume of client relationships.

Zachary Schwenk is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked with Vanguard-affiliated entities since 2018 and has been self-employed intermittently. His background also includes experience at Biffs Bagels Inc. and Northern Arizona University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options and tax-aware features.

Nathaniel Carlon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Carlon is registered with Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with BMC Strategies, a non-investment related business entity. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Adam Carlat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and PlanMember Securities Corporation, and he has operated his own advisory firms since 2016. He is also involved in marketing insurance products as an agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of representatives.

Jeffrey Sauer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining Vanguard, his work experience includes roles in various industries such as hospitality and retail. 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 to create personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Owen Scanlon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Lofy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of advising, Mr. Lofy is involved in estate planning through his ownership in a legal services firm and operates as an independent agent selling non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and extensive research resources.