Maya Ramirez is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Xerox State Health Care and Mesa Community College. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Tanya Thompson Zavala is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, along with a period at Equitable Advisors. Outside finance, she was involved with Mounts Espresso for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supported by affiliates offering implementation and portfolio services.

Nathan Shaver is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Magnit, and Grand Canyon University, along with prior experience outside finance in education, UPS, and Chick-fil-A. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 a non-discretionary advisory model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios along with alternative investment due diligence.

Robert Savage is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, and Savage Law, PLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Travis Caddell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2013 and spent one year at Edward Jones prior to that. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor 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 with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, incorporating tax-aware features and customization options.

Davonte Davis is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Archwest Capital, Rocket Mortgage, and Wells Fargo. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, utilizing proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs to tailor portfolios with tax-aware and customization features.

Kathryn Bascom is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for five years and has managed her own jewelry business, Jewels by Kat, since 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Justin Shumate is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in sales for a B2B IT training company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-focused approaches supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joseph Matura is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016 and also founded Designed Wood Flooring Center LLC, a business he has managed since 2013. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing operations.

Todd Pollock is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 13 years. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing various programs such as advisor-managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and third-party money manager programs.

Alexander Mc Lellan is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Sixt Rental Car from 2015 to 2018. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Tania Kvakic is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2013 and also at City National Bank since 2018. Kvakic serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, a charity focused on community involvement and fundraising. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring customizable portfolio management and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and employs research-based investment evaluation methods grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Matthew Fernwalt is a Wealth Management Advisor with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he has been serving clients since 2006. In his role, he focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses, with the aim of helping them meet their financial goals. Matthew simplifies complex financial situations by offering guidance grounded in established investment and planning principles. He partners with a team of firm specialists to assist clients comprehensively and serves as their primary point of contact. Matthew holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, an Associate's degree from Mesa Community College, and graduated from Marcos de Niza High School. Residing in Tempe, Arizona, Matthew is a member of the Arizona State University Alumni Association and the Sole Sports Running Club. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his wife Janik and daughter Samantha. He is also an avid supporter of sports and actively participates in community volunteer efforts.

Nicole Corning is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. She was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts "The Working Mommy's Manual" podcast and serves as treasurer for The Care Fund, which provides mortgage and rental assistance to families with critically ill children. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, combining advisory services with additional financial products and referral channels.

Michael Raiten is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over four years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, joining in 2024 after spending 13 years at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. He has been associated with The Prudential Insurance Co Of America since 1974. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Brooklyn Taylor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor has ownership interests in a residential rental property and two Crumbl cookie franchise locations in Arizona. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Chad Stauffacher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Camelback Padel, LLC, a padel and pickleball court rental business in Phoenix, AZ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement advice while emphasizing managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

David May is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2006 to 2023 before joining Raymond James Financial. May is also involved with the Kiwanis Club of Scottsdale McCormick. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kimberly Hardy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a food delivery driver in Chicago. 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 serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.