David Ankrom is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines and its successor firms since 2007. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2025. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online platforms.

Marcus Brandt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. 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 tailored retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristina Buck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously worked at TEKsystems, Inc. and Northern Arizona University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning services using a structured process supported by proprietary tools and offers a range of investment programs.

Vincenzo Malizia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following a year at BBVA Compass. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Freitas is a financial advisor at Merrill in Chandler, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Akins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Trish Tallini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jose Alpizar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, US Bancorp Advisors, Northern Trust Corporation, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Blake Herring is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has professional experience in various roles including event planning and education prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies in its advisory approach.

Fredric Rozum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. He has also worked at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 centralized operational support.

Jennifer Franco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, E*TRADE Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Karen Gonzales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and Merrill for ten years. Gonzales is also a partner at Elevate Realty Investments, LLC, a real estate business based in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Saba Syed is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Syed worked in real estate with Keller Williams Realty East Valley and has a background in education, including roles with the University of Arizona Global Campus and various school districts. Outside of advising, Syed owns HUUR Jewels, a business focused on reselling jewelry through pop-up events. 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, and institutional investors.

Eduardo Hopkins II is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Uber, TEKsystems, Nike, Northwestern Mutual, and Amazon. He also works as a food delivery consultant for Uber Eats. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Monte Zilmer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Queen Creek, AZ. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Connor Foley is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016 and worked independently for a year. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options.

James Donahue II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2015 and has been involved with Genesis Futures Holding and JDII Capital Management Group since 2009 and 1993, respectively. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Watson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and Empower Financial Services. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Mohme is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Allison Fuller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions in mortgage lending and work at BYU Idaho. Outside of her advisory work, she holds an Arizona real estate license. 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 supported by research and analytics.