Lloyd Kent is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Mesa, AZ, and has 24 years of experience in the industry. He has been with Cetera since 2002 and also owns Lloyd E. Kent CPA, a tax and accounting services firm he has operated since 1991. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets with a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Shane Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and several positions outside the financial sector. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Artemio Lopez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. Lopez is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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 guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Samuel Hurtado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Hurtado is also affiliated with Arizona State University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, offering access to a range of investment products and strategies.

Ronald Przewlocki is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2006 and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies and occasionally sells life and long-term care insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies with multiple platform options and tailored approaches.

Kalen Dorson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and concurrently operates Wise World Investment Planning, which he has managed since 2015. Prior to his advisory career, he spent eight years in full-time education. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party resources.

Michael Lopez Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and is currently associated with Bank of America. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Arizona State University, Estrella Mountain Community College, and Lowes. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Hebert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. He is also involved in entrepreneurial ventures as a business owner of EBH Bin Ventures LLC and Green Bin Licensing LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by model portfolios and research.

Jared Dahline is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Queen Creek, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and also serves in the United States Army. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kyle Weldon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm has a large network of advisors and branch offices and offers affiliated investment products and trust services.

Jack Patterson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors and high-net-worth clients to pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with strategies delivered through independent Financial Professionals using both proprietary and third-party models.

Dylan Zadakis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber driver during nights and weekends. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Jason Finke is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has a background that includes 17 years at the University of Phoenix. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Young is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Young is owner of Blue Dot Wealth Management and serves as Vice President and Membership Committee Chair for a local networking group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Skyler Moore is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2019, Moore taught English online for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, which offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its integrated operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and a rigorous due diligence process.

John Vallentine is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and BlackTide Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, Vallentine holds a small equity stake as a partner in Dixxon Flannel Co., where he contributes to business growth discussions and strategy. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering tailored financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a broad network of advisers and research resources.

Michelle Ovadia is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. She owns and operates two healing businesses in Chandler, Arizona, focusing on hypnosis healing, coaching, and energy work. Additionally, she receives royalties from TuneCore. 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 solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Darcie Brown is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Better Homes and Gardens Influence Partners Brokerage and was a fitness coach specializing in weightlifting and nutrition. She continues to be involved in fitness coaching on a part-time basis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Devon Gillard is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in San Tan Valley, AZ. He has approximately two years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Hebert is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. He has also been affiliated with the University of Phoenix since 1998. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research, and technological tools.