Eileen Reed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC prior to her current role. 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.

Scott Ladrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Tyler Wieczorek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was a student for eleven years. He serves as a board member and treasurer for The Arc of Arizona, where he oversees governance and financial oversight. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Roseann Steinmetz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, following six years at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through related affiliates.

Nicholas Dyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016, currently working in Scottsdale, AZ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Annalise Morris King is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA). Annalise has over 18 years of experience serving high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, focusing on personal and business wealth planning, wealth transfer, liquidity management, and family legacy planning. In her role as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Annalise manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address various planning scenarios such as special-needs, non-traditional and blended families, pre- and post-divorce planning, business succession, and wealth transfer. Annalise earned her bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Annalise is actively involved in professional organizations and community initiatives that support women's advancement and financial education. She serves as President of Merrill's Women's Exchange and participates in How Women Lead and Junior Achievement. Additionally, she has contributed to community programs including Bank of America's Better Money Habits Champion and Moneythink. Outside of her professional work, Annalise enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, running, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Kevin Ragon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Natalie Kania is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has a background that includes real estate as a licensed realtor with Sands Realty. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, offering access to both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Peter Roe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Long Point Property Owners Association in Michigan. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to this role, he gained diverse experience across multiple industries, including luxury rentals, retail, education, and moving services. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both third-party asset managers and proprietary platforms to deliver investment 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®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Outside of finance, she is involved in a modeling and acting agency based in Scottsdale, NV. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joshua Waitz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Claiborne Industries LLC, a personal investment entity focused on real estate. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria, supported by affiliates that provide implementation and portfolio services.