Laura Schaal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chandler, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at BMO Bank NA and Oppenheimer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of portfolio management solutions.

Kacey Mefford is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Mefford held roles at H&R Block, Uber, PayPal Inc, and Banner Health. Outside of advising, Mefford is currently associated with Uber. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Timm is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2015. Additionally, he serves as an associate and registered assistant at Buechting Financial, providing client service support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making.

Kyle Mc Coy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Towne Park LLC and held various roles including a position at Arizona State University. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Emil Robles is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Robles serves as a Committee Member and Director of Technology for the charitable organization Young Catholic Professionals, where he coordinates technology workflows and provides tech support. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sonya Baran is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Her career in finance began with a position as a Customer Experience Representative at Robinhood from 2021 to 2022. Throughout her career, Sonya has focused on working closely with clients to establish clear financial goals, identify challenges, and develop tailored investment strategies. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and financial consulting within prominent financial services firms. Outside of her professional life, Sonya's interests include cooking and baking, golf, hiking, theater, and yoga.

Scott Van Wyngarden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Blue Sky Financial, and Union Bank/MUFG. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a separate investment-related business entity affiliated with his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Robson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including time at BMO Harris since 2015. 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 supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Christopher Marnelos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2016 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and alternative investment due diligence.

Scott Garber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Garber is also active as a notary. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Anna Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm 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.

Brian Sniegowski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Big O' Tires from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he uses the Airbnb platform for short-term rentals of his primary residence. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tina Villanueva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Craig Bottolfson serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients since 2004. He works closely with individuals and families, providing guidance on wealth management and retirement planning strategies. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Craig holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He was recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list in February 2021. Craig is based in Arizona and is involved with his family and community through Mission Community Church in Gilbert. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, camping, hiking, reading, skiing, watching movies, and spending time outdoors with his wife and four children.

Karen Bliss is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at United Planners' Financial Services. She also serves as a co-trustee of The Bliss Family Trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars designed to support collaborative, goal-focused financial planning.

Nason Bouche is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process utilizing proprietary tools and provides a wide range of advisory programs without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Josh Chan is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Josh worked at Merrill Edge as a Financial Solutions Advisor and Investment Specialist. Josh specializes in financial planning that focuses on aligning clients' aspirations with actionable options to impact their future. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consultation. Outside of his professional work, Josh enjoys camping, fitness, hiking, and volunteering.

David Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for Mother's Trust, an investment-related organization. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ted Miller is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and DoorDash Inc before joining Strategic Advisors LLC, a Fidelity Investments company. Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction while serving as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Catherine O'Connor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of experience at the firm since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.