Lloyd Strode is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held positions at several entities including Strode Private Wealth, Strode Financial LLC, and North Star Consultants, Inc. Outside of financial services, he serves as Chairperson for the allied members of the Arizona Veterinary Medicine Association and is a part-owner of a golf course. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Brendan Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2026. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Gerber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns AG Investment Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools across a broad range of planning services, with multiple compensation arrangements and integrated financial product offerings.

Jonathan Melde is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has partial ownership in rental properties in Arizona. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Steve Silverman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, Silverman is involved in songwriting and owns two businesses, Bookwork Infomarks LLC and Steve Silverman Productions, LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Colleen Pameditis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2021 before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of Lighthouse Press, LLC, a marketing company that is currently inactive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tyler Jackson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Farmers Insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Benjamin Guerra Davis is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Vanguard and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and also spent time with the Barcelona International Water Polo Academy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Jace Hartley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America N.A., Robinhood Markets, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jonathan Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent three years with The Vanguard Group and has a background that includes work at several country clubs and a role at Bourbon and Bones Chop House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jake Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Merrill before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership stake in a gym and is involved in property rental and flipping through an LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including those with varied net worth levels. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Corey Acker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked at Northwestern University from 2013 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is the sole proprietor of a business that creates painted repurposed wood art. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, serving clients in both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Todd Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Nextiva and owns Fit Body Toddy Fitness LLC, where he creates and supervises exercise programs via a mobile app. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Cruz Sandoval Roman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Bruck Henne is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and The Brooks Companies. He is also involved with The Henne Financial Group, where he markets and services clients utilizing securities and insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance questionnaires to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Griffin Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ruth Goldberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo. Goldberg is based in Chandler, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Michael Cue is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm delivers these services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Fernando Vazquez is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent five years at Intel and six years at Arizona State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jared Roskelley is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked with firms including Ameriprise, Raymond James, and his own entities such as Jackson Roskelley Wealth Advisors and Summit Path Insights. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.