Patrick Duffy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including SCF Investment Advisors, First Financial Equity Corporation, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a City of Surprise councilmember. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michelle Palermo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2020 to 2024. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Rousey Farms, a family farm business in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Adam Argo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2018 and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and JP Morgan Securities LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Nora Rodriguez is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Peoria, AZ. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Alexis Schumann is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc., Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, offers access to third-party advisers, and manages proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Christopher Stradley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009. Prior to his current role, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB starting in 2026. 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational processes.

Tatiana Shoptaugh is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Michael Golinski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual and Petsmart. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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.

Kevin Hofberger is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and First Investors Corp. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Torrey Jewett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Investments and Cetera Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and TeamBeachbody.com. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with website development for a retail business, writes a blog on sleep improvement, co-owns a retail camping and survival business, and creates occasional video game content on YouTube. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research.

James Enriquez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients with people, plans, and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes the time to understand clients' perspectives and priorities to develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach includes guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Outside of his professional work, James has personal interests that include antiquing, football, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Lauren Marshell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015, and previously at Voya Investment Management Co. LLC from 2013 to 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales through Revere Financial. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars.

Justine Gidaro is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2013. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services to workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Clark Krueger is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Krueger performs as a freelance musician for occasional events and church services, as well as with the Extreme Decibel Big Band. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning areas without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers a combination of holistic, goal-based planning and managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Michael Ross is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including UBS Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates Renaissance Financial, offering securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base from individuals to institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services featuring multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

David Coffeen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Ruben Belbe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Rocket Mortgage from 2021 to 2023 and spent four years engaged in full-time education alongside employment at Towne Park Valet. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and a blend of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Octavio Torres is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Jason Pickering is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously spent 22 years at Sentinel Technologies before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.