Janet Sanders is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, she has been involved with two long-term entrepreneurial ventures, Happy Memories Tea Parties, LLC and Star Inventory Services, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chad Alder is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent in Arizona, acting as an agent for his immediate family in buying and selling real estate. 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, and institutional investors.

Jeremiah Butout is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family salsa business called Spicy Senorita Salsa. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Ryan Puskar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and was involved with Auto Artist. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, with clients responsible for implementing their plans.

Cassandra Endicott is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Tempe, AZ. She has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, mutually managed funds, and tax-efficient investment strategies. The firm’s network includes approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices nationwide.

Lucas Paris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Red Polo Ventures LLC and was employed at Grand Canyon University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Kimberly Lank is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 advisors nationwide.

Matthew Harriman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in healthcare-related roles at HonorHealth and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in retail sales of vintage toys and baseball cards through online platforms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, and offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Willis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2012, also working with Bank of America since 2013. 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 supported by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Trent Pasvogel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes education at Grand Canyon University and the Air Force Academy, along with various roles outside finance, such as work at a country club and a juice bar. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Eduardo Buitrago is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and the Target Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jax Liescheidt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Liescheidt worked at Centura Wealth Advisory and has experience in educational roles at UCSD, Hart High School, and Placertia Middle School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process with proprietary tools and provides advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Robert Heller is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also the owner of Heller Financial Services LLC, an independent insurance agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Kevin Katrodiya is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at LifePlan Wealth Management Group LLC, Parkour Capital LLC, and the University of Bridgeport. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Carol Contreras is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Tempe, Arizona. She has 18 years of industry experience, including one year at MassMutual Financial Services before joining Edward Jones in 2016. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Austin Long is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Long has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Wagner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at Maxima Wealth Management and Crown Capital Securities. Wagner also serves as a part-time Brigadier General in the Air Force Reserves. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in its investment approach.

Chris Kawashima is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he spent six years at Charles Schwab and another six years at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Jesus Cisneros is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at TradeStation Securities for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tanner Everson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he worked at Archie Cochrane Ford and Volvo Cars Gilbert. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to support its planning process.