Michael Ortola is a financial advisor with Cetera in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Netvest Financial, LLC, Gradient Advisors LLC, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate activities and holds roles as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Noel Goodrich is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly 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 offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Christopher Tatton is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard and its affiliates since 2019 and previously held roles at Randstad, GBS Retire, Utah Valley University, and GBS Benefits. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Andy Garcia is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2002. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he serves clients through Vanguard Advisers. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 to portfolio management, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Braden Bailey is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corient Capital Partners and various educational institutions including Brigham Young University and Salt Lake Community College. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported platforms, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Christopher Rowan Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Fidelity Investments, and other financial and non-financial organizations. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary methodologies to deliver personalized asset allocations largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Steven Zeek is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Seth Wolnek is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has a long tenure at First Financial Group, where he has worked since 1997. Wolnek serves on the board of the Birmingham Jewish Federation, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools for portfolio construction and supports multiple advisory platforms, including unified managed accounts and model portfolios.

Dale Gambell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and its affiliated companies from 2007 to 2021 before joining The Vanguard Group in 2021. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that utilizes Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Jake Warren is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments during 2025 and worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025. He began his career in financial services as a Customer Relationship Advocate at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023 and previously worked as an Associate Banker at Chase Bank from 2020 to 2022. Jake holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His professional approach focuses on building lasting relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and commitment to clients' financial well-being. He aims to simplify complex financial concepts and support clients in feeling confident throughout their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Jake has interests in fitness, hiking, and traveling.

Edward Sarraf is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with a team of wealth-management professionals to provide a broad range of financial strategies aimed at high net worth individuals and businesses. His comprehensive approach to wealth management encompasses investing, estate planning strategies, retirement planning strategies, concentrated stock positions, alternative investments, life insurance, and corporate relationship management. Ed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Personnel Management from the University of Arizona Business School in 1991. He began his financial services career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1992 as a 401(k) representative at the World Financial Center in Manhattan, NY. After nine years working as a NASDAQ and hedge-fund trader, he returned to Merrill Lynch in 2004. Ed holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in North Scottsdale with his wife and daughter, Ed is an active member of the Senior Business to Business Networking group. In his spare time, he enjoys playing recreational ice hockey, a long-standing personal interest.

Dustin Soderholm is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Dante Colarusso is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of New York Mellon and various organizations spanning finance and retail sectors. He serves as a local representative for NACEL Open Door, a nonprofit that vets host families for international students. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Christopher Brereton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, Inc., UBS Financial Services, and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member at large for a condominium association in Scottsdale, AZ. OSAIC serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services combined with multiple advisory platforms and third-party manager access. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Andrew Kha is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Vanguard, and Zenreach. Kha is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Scott Strehlow is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016, including a role at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Max Jonnaert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, and Clean Skies Technologies. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, providing advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Hannah Casabona is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes two years at Morgan Stanley and roles at multiple Cetera entities. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Casabona Chiropractic since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Melquiades Villalobos III is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2008. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 and primarily invests through Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Steven Perry is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. He is also a board member of the Vista Elks Lodge #1968 in Vista, California. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and uses quantitative tools to construct diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.