Marcus Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors serves a broad client base with a comprehensive range of investment products and services through one of the largest advisory networks in the industry.

Gail Waytena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Marketing Director for Waytena & Associates LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Micheal Ajayi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, BestBuy, and service in the United States Army. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Hailey Schmitt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and has also been affiliated with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2006 and with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney for an entity named K & V B. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, which enables access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical advisory offerings.

Nicholas Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners, Alpha Cubed Investments, and the Arizona State University Office of Planning & Budget. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by diversified strategies and advanced research.

George Ripley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Frederik Pioro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and also works with Charles Schwab Bank since 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base that primarily includes 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 client relationship model that is primarily non-discretionary while also providing access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Angel Lopez 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, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of investment strategies including model-based and discretionary approaches. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Leslie Stephen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Financial Services. Leslie is also involved with Rayhons Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent business focused on the sale of insurance and securities products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Joseph Shinske III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has additional experience with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group since 2013. He also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Mark Barenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Baum54 INC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Ellen Dean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2000 and also leads Paradise Financial Partners, a rebranded venture from her previous firm name. In addition to advisory work, she offers Medicare health insurance products through her own support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Barry Majercin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 25 years. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Kevin Mullen is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. He is based in Chandler, AZ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and additional financial services.

Jonathan Pagan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previous experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Massey Services, and four years of service in the U.S. Navy. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Lambard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Quicken Loans, and Discover Financial. Lambard holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by an integrated operational structure.

Clint Sanders is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007 and 2008, respectively. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments within an integrated, large-scale operational framework.

Makayla Zubal is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in financial advisory roles since 2025. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions outside the financial sector at institutions such as Arizona State University and Family First Intervention. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

David Monheit is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and has maintained a CPA practice since 1992. Monheit serves as Treasurer and board member of the Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix and is involved in managing family investments and a restaurant partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. It offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.