Michael Kowalski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Services, The Vanguard Group, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Kowalski has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jonathan Gentile is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2015. Gentile is also the owner of 1029 Industries, LLC, an online marketplace for custom and non-custom goods. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Danny Pagoulatos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2015 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Amy Barchini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, SilverTree Wealth Partners, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, she performs as a gig musician, singing and playing piano and keyboard. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and proprietary tools to model outcomes, while clients retain responsibility for implementing their plans.

Patrick De La Grange is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for most of his career, including an 18-year period prior to a brief hiatus and a recent return to the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wesley Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jacob Loel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, American Philanthropic, and Amazon. He has also been involved with nonprofit organizations such as the Catholic Community Foundation. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tanner Cypress is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an independent contractor writing product reviews for the Amazon Vine program. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, incorporating proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process. The firm also engages in fund advisory, model portfolio delivery, and oversight of sub-advisers.

Herman Jonas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 within a non-discretionary program.

Jurate Mayer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Bank from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship related to investment property. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Dierking is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Osaka Japanese LLC, and Northern Arizona University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maddey Puckett is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads a team focused on collaborating with clients to address their significant wealth decisions. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Maddey's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles such as Workplace Planning Consultant II from 2019 to 2020 and High Net Worth Associate from 2017 to 2019. She also worked as an Administrative Manager at UBS Financial Services between 2021 and 2022. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Maddey enjoys hiking, kayaking, and volunteering.

Brian Horvath is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Mr. Cooper, and Wells Fargo Bank. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, managing a large client base through its scalable digital platform combined with advisor support.

Bryson Murset is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work history includes roles at JacksonWhite Law, Poolside Solutions, and Riverside Payments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Anabelle Ramirez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Federal Management Systems Inc. and The Salvation Army. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kathryn Dunaway is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Cetera and Pruco Securities, and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Isaac Ruiz De La Torre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, Seres Therapeutics, Inc., and the Knowles Law Firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and applies forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.

James Anagnos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns two rental properties with his wife. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering a range of eligible investment strategies including ESG considerations.

Brian Bierman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked with the Carin Nguyen Team at Real Broker and has experience with Your Amazing LLC, American Express, and Waste Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and investment outlook modeling.

Donald Swanson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of financial advising, he is president of a real estate company, Kirby Properties LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides a range of investment programs and educational seminars.