Jeremiah Erzen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill during two periods, totaling 10 years, as well as with Prestige Medical Consultants and the University of Arizona Global Campus. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Darren Wright is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of a financial book and involved in a film acting business. MML Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning as annual collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and provides various programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Patrick Howley is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2024 and also works with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Since 2001, he has owned The Howley Group, LLC, providing consulting services to non-profits on marketing and market research projects as well as automated traffic enforcement. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to personalized asset allocation, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and supports a large client base through a high client-per-advisor ratio enabled by its automated platform.

Kheilla Ndayikeza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Grubhub. 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 emphasizes 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.

Nicholas Guzzardo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a hunting guide with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Glover is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and Charles Schwab. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options.

Sara Mullen is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 9 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard since 2016 across multiple affiliates and has prior experience at Grand Canyon University and Northern Arizona University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Mac Arthur Morrison is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Vanguard and MAP Strategies prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and supported by related investment-management affiliates.

Valerie Borin is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Cardinal Financial Company, American Financial Network, and Preferred Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, she is an independent real estate broker contracted with Berkshire Hathaway, operating on a referral basis. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Daniel Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Grant Gunderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc., First Command Advisory Services, Inc., and First Command Insurance Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Rockwell Nierenberg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry and periods of full-time education. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Scott Viesselmann is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and also operates Scott Viesselmann, Inc. He serves as a board member for 4Vet's, a veterans support organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jeffrey Kolzow is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entity since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Stephanie Kung is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. She has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013 and has been self-employed in arts and crafts since 2021. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering goal-based, algorithm-driven asset allocation primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale, managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships through a combination of automated platforms and a large advisor team.

Christopher Watkins is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production as the owner of Clutch Entertainment, LLC and Catapult Entertainment Group, LLC, and also works as a server at Paul Martin's American Grill. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

Joseph Zangri is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and Potbelly Corporation. 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Scott McKeever is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including previous work as a Financial Planner at Northwestern Mutual from 2015 to 2020. Scott focuses on comprehensive planning, investment analysis, and providing ongoing guidance and support to clients and their families to improve their financial wellness. His approach centers on helping clients develop and maintain peace of mind by establishing a trusting advisory relationship. Outside of his professional role, Scott has personal interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, football, golf, and horseback riding.

Davis Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, Arizona. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, Stewart operates a retail business focused on buying and reselling sports cards and memorabilia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analyses.

Madison Ortmeyer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Madison spent four years in full-time education. 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 client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.