Miguel Espinoza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and ONEAZ Credit Union. Espinoza also owns a small non-investment related business outside his advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Richard Kuhn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Derek Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management and Independent Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at McFadden's Bar and Grill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Catherine Scrivano is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. She is also president and owner of Casco Financial Group and volunteers as a presenter for the SIFMA Foundation to promote financial education. Additionally, she serves on the board and finance committee of Beatitudes Campus, a senior living organization, and participates in voter registration outreach with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kelton Lyons is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and entry-level industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he studied at Arizona State University and worked at Discount Tire. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

King Mah is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mah is employed at Magic Feet Reflexology, where he handles administrative duties and guest services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment vehicles, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kevin Naef is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent with the firm since 2001. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Sun City, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Merrifield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 17 years at BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Jason Braunstein is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Braunstein serves on the boards of the People of Faith Foundation and the Peoria North Rotary Club. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of strategies from traditional to complex allocations.

Shannon Simmons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she spent 16 years working as a realtor and has been involved with Watermark Solutions/LaundriTek, a company selling cleaning chemicals, since 2001. She is also a co-trustee for her family trust, managing distributions for educational expenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a network of over 23,700 advisors and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Aaron Mcgowan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Buckeye, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcgowan serves as a worship minister at The Church at Sun Valley, committing 15 hours per month to this position. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers, maintaining oversight and model curation.

Crystal Barcello is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anthem, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Peter Spiteri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

David Carter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Surprise, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and First Financial Equity Corporation. He is also the owner and president of Carter Wealth Management, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Hertig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for seven years at Ernst & Young LLP. He serves as president of the Surprise Pickleball Association in Phoenix, AZ. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Michelle Selsor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Preston Schmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm integrates holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management services separate.

Jack Spicer is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Baird since 2022, following roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of his advisory work, he spends time coaching sports. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Vincent Esparza III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including long tenures at American Portfolios Financial Services and Lafayette Life. Esparza is involved with a nonprofit organization that hosts fundraising events such as charity golf tournaments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Robert Blendu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007 and serves as a board member of Scottsdale Community Bank. He is also involved with LA Doors, a construction and engineering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services alongside various investment products and affiliated entities.