Brien Laster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with previous roles at Charles Schwab, Array Technologies, Omni Hotels, and other companies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Martin Jakubowski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2003 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at FANC Leasing LLC, which leases refrigerated truck trailers to a trucking company. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sallah Warrayat is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship specializing in window tinting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment research.

Drew Ashcraft is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drew works as a financial advisor and partner on The Ashcraft Group, focusing on understanding clients' unique financial situations and goals to develop customized retirement and wealth management strategies. Drew has been in the financial services industry since 2012, beginning his career as an Investment Analyst in commercial real estate. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Drew earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Outside of his professional role, Drew is involved with the Chandler/Gilbert YMCA. His personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Pilawa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DoorDash and Postmates as well as time at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Rayan Hamze is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Lux Window Coverings, a home renovation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and emphasizes advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Bradley Knight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at E*Trade, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support client financial goals.

Todd Dragoo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Conner Woods is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior involvement in baseball-related coaching, including a part-time role at Salt River Fields Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in the restaurant industry as an employee at The Keg Steakhouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

David Hall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a non-investment-related real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its clients' investment decisions.

Matthew Lankford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive tenures at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Jeremy Nelson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2023 and held roles at Esurance and Mountain Park Community Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Yizhi Zhang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Zhang worked at Dataway Horizon and Xucan Information Technology from 2020 to 2022, and has also held roles at JC Horizon Ltd and UnionPay International. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured tools and proprietary analysis.

Mary Webb Banta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party style managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Xhulio Tuku is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at THE Vanguard Group, Inc., Union Bank, and Randstad. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its structured financial planning process.

Nathan Hamlin is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Gilbert, AZ, with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and various positions outside finance, including at Washington State University and Hall Wines. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

G Schein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997, concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2011. Schein is a general partner at P.M. Schein LLC, a for-profit investment business focused on real estate and other investments. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Laganke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Seventh Year, LLC, a for-profit business based in Queen Creek, AZ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Ryan Mabry is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a background in Occupational Therapy to his financial advising career, emphasizing holistic well-being in his approach to helping families achieve financial health. Ryan works with a team that has a collective experience of 60 years, focusing on education, collaboration, and client-centered strategies. His expertise spans areas including Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible and Values-Based Investing, Special Needs Planning Strategies, Sports & Entertainment, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Tax Minimization. Ryan holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Cox College. A native of Arizona, Ryan is married and has three daughters involved in volleyball, gymnastics, and dance. He enjoys baseball, football, gardening, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He aims to empower families to achieve financial confidence and long-term success through individualized planning grounded in integrity and excellence.