Robert Johnson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities within Cetera since 2003, including First Allied Securities and Cetera Advisors LLC. Johnson is the sole owner of an investment management group operating as a DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program options.

Daniel Knutson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2021. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s goal-based, algorithm-driven approach uses proprietary models to deliver personalized asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Steven Yazbeck is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and UBS Financial Services for one year. Yazbeck is a partner in Mosaic Wealth Solutions LLC and an owner or partner in several LLCs associated with his financial advisory business. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and supports discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

Nikos Dalton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ivancich & Costis LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sean Dickes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and BMO. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions, offering a range of eligible investment strategies.

Clay Levy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vans Golf Shops. Raymond James & Associates oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, and it provides specialized municipal advisory services alongside its affiliated research and model manager options.

Ryan Fischer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, Fischer is president of RPF Capital, LLC, which provides guidance on health insurance options for individuals and small groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with flexible portfolio management and a broad range of investment strategies administered under various program structures.

David Telles is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Planners, PFG Advisors, Centaurus Financial, and several other financial services firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and program platforms, supporting diverse investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Michael Ayache is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo, Nationwide Investment Services, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with an advisory process supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research.

Christine Wilkinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has dedicated her entire financial career to Merrill, beginning over 20 years ago at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, now known as Bank of America Private Bank. Christine works as part of The A Team, one of the largest advisory teams in Scottsdale, which includes senior consultants, financial advisors, and client associates collaborating to provide a broad range of financial advice and investment solutions. Her background in trust and estate services enables her and her team to assist clients with legacy and charitable planning while helping them achieve investment and retirement goals. Christine’s areas of expertise include education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christine lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband of 20 years and has two adult children, one of whom serves in the U.S. Army. Outside of work, she enjoys adventure sports, cooking, dancing, gardening, hiking, reading, running, and spending time with her family and her Bernedoodle puppy.

Benjamin Howard is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing massage therapy services at Colair Beauty Lounge and Med Spa. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Logan Kannes is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2017, he worked at Northern Arizona University, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Rio Salado Community College. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisor team to manage a high volume of client relationships.

Bruce Laird is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and with Ventura Foods since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of model offerings.

Connor King is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, King is also affiliated with Renaissance Financial, where he acts as a financial advisor. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2008. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Ward is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., with additional experience at Barnard Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he acts as an insurance agent with CreativeOne, Crump, Senior Market Sales, and Rogers Benefit Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Jennifer Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Stuart Bates is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab for 29 years and is also involved in several business ventures, including Natural Hen LLC, Arizona Life Sciences LLC, and Genial Ventures LLC, which focus on consulting, animal healthcare products, and chicken feed. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a distinctive integrated structure combining advisory services with custody and brokerage.

Matt Clarkson is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior work includes positions at James Clarkson Insurance Agency and various roles within Vanguard-affiliated entities since 2007. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages client relationships at scale through a combination of digital platforms and a broad advisor network.

Matthew Edwards is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2022, he held roles at VEREIT and served as a University of Oregon Ambassador. 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational resources.