Ashley Pantone is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held business owners. She focuses on comprehensive wealth strategies that include retirement planning, liquidity events, exit planning, fiduciary guidance, and multigenerational wealth considerations. Ashley emphasizes a goals-based planning philosophy that prioritizes clarity, discipline, and a long-term perspective. Ashley began her career as a financial advisor in 2014 after eight years as a Marketing Director. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. In addition to her advisory work, Ashley is actively involved in community and nonprofit leadership. She serves as Board Vice President of Neighborhood House, an organization dedicated to providing affordable childcare and care for the elderly. She is also a member of the University of Utah Business Alumni Association and participates in the YWCA.

Nicholas Westenskow is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024. His prior work experience includes roles at Neogov, Kenect, and various other companies across different industries. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage investments across a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeffrey Shaver is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Thrasher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Salt Lake City, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Adult Protective Services. Outside of advising, he operates a business selling items on eBay under the name Guppayyyy. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients from individuals to institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing diversified investment options and ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Joan Du Quette is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, DFPG Investments, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and E*TRADE. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Charles Liu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior roles including positions at Legacy Insurance and Financial Services and Venture Data. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and machine learning in its investment process.

Nohe Mezabahena is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Mezabahena worked in education and retail roles, including positions at the Salt Lake City School District and Little Caesar. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data, serving approximately 14,000 financial advisors and managing about $671 billion in assets.

Maddison Delgado is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. She has held positions at Fidelity Investments, First Allied Securities, and Orange Capital Management. Delgado maintains an active role as a financial advisor at Orange Capital Management, providing financial planning services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Fritch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at Fidelity in Salt Lake City, UT. His career includes over a decade at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, with continuous service at Fidelity since 2007. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios through systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Steven Packham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Chartway Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Grant Harrison is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years. Harrison is based in Highland, UT. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored income recommendations, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Stuart Pippin is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Salt Lake City, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with notable involvement in commodity pool operations and AI-driven research methodologies.

Brandon Pham serves as Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on integrating workplace retirement benefits into comprehensive financial plans. He works closely with clients to understand their financial situations and family priorities, providing guidance to help them pursue their goals. Brandon has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry since 2005, holding various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President in multiple capacities and positions focused on financial planning and workplace guidance. He also served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2022. His professional background encompasses investment representation, trading, customer service, business development, and executive planning. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional activities, Brandon enjoys family activities, exploring food, watching movies, running, and snowboarding.

Alexandra Christensen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gayle Morris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michelle Reeder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Raymond James Financial, LPL Financial, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney to assist in managing her husband's finances. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexander Ellwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in South Jordan, Utah, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously held roles at Telos University, Telos Residential Training Center, and City 1st Mortgage. Outside of advisory work, he operates retail online stores and is involved in digital currency ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brittania Serna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered advisory and broker-dealer firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment services supported by structured planning tools and a variety of advisory programs.

Bill Iverson is the Director and Executive Services Officer at Fidelity Investments, where he provides strategic financial guidance to senior level executives of Fidelity's Stock Plan Services clients. He serves as the primary point of contact for all equity compensation needs as well as broader Fidelity services. Bill has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Stock Plan Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Senior Executive Services Specialist, and Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services before assuming his current position in 2023.

Brent Daugherty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.