Austin Nehls is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, DoorDash, Ball State University, Sonora Investment Management, and Central Connecticut State University. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Bettencourt is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an adult soccer business involved in event planning and bookkeeping. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment company accounts. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and oversight of sub-advisers.

Samuel Otto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Vanguard Advisers and previously held roles at Edward Jones and two educational institutions, Great Hearts Arete Prep Academy and California Lutheran High School. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery.

Alfredo Fragoso is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eliot Lincoln is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill, Sandhills Global, and several positions at Arizona State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services.

Brian Sachs is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. 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 wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jay Carlson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Scottsdale, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Northern Arizona University, Safeway Inc., and Liberty High School. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 investment approach using proprietary methodologies and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gary Parsell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and simultaneously affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the general partner and managing member of Redfield Investment LLC, a company unrelated to investment advisory activities. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Olsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience at Morgan Stanley since 2025, following prior roles at Clark Street Financial and several educational institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Terrence Ransom is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2018 and serves as adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. His prior experience includes roles at Gradient Securities, Ransom Financial Wealth, and Wilbanks Securities. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Sam Gerrety is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Trabocca, and Goodpointe Technology. 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.

Andrew Hokinson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2012. 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 to create personalized asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kevin Gascoyne is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Crimson Mountain Homeowners Association, overseeing community plans and expenses. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Barkat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Barkat also engages in independent insurance brokering with multiple life insurance companies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Maxwell Dunlap is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Gilbert, AZ, and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Deloitte and held various roles including positions at Arizona State University Aquatics and Progressive Landscaping & Gardening Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and extensive asset management.

Stephanie Stone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and operates a tanning salon in Gilbert. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jillian Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Gilbert, AZ. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Vogt is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and has been associated with various Vanguard entities, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., since 2017. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Grand Canyon University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a combination of digital delivery and advisor support to manage a large client base.

Zachary Hamm is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He joined Raymond James & Associates in 2018 after working at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hamm serves as Treasurer and a founding officer of the nonprofit Tempe Leadership in Arizona. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Margaret Mccoy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer on the board of the Perry High School Touchdown Club, a nonprofit booster organization. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.