Erick Barrera Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northern Trust and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Jennifer Owen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Owen holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Gilbert, AZ. 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’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daniel Welker is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. He is based in Phoenix, AZ, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a family trust and owns investment-related entities Welker Capital LLC and Welker Holdings LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop client recommendations.

Jenna Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to her current role, she has experience working in the food service industry and education, including positions at Vero Chicago Pizza and Desert Vista High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brenden Slavik is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Phoenix, AZ, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

David Ankrom is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines and its successor firms since 2007. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2025. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online platforms.

Daniel Santibanez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for a private individual. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from internal and external sources with diversification and modern portfolio theory to guide investment selections, while also providing a broad range of related financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Marcus Brandt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matt Keith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of MJ Keith Real Estate LLC, which manages residential property leasing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services, including asset allocation advice and investment manager searches, to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Vincenzo Malizia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following a year at BBVA Compass. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jacob Freitas is a financial advisor at Merrill in Chandler, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Akins is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Trish Tallini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jose Alpizar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, US Bancorp Advisors, Northern Trust Corporation, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Benjamin Walsh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mountain America Credit Union, Key Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill. 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 range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Fredric Rozum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. He has also worked at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Daniel Broussard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2009, including time at Charles Schwab Bank. Broussard also served in the Arizona Army National Guard from 2009 to 2017. 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 affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Krystle Gonyo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Karen Gonzales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and Merrill for ten years. Gonzales is also a partner at Elevate Realty Investments, LLC, a real estate business based in Scottsdale, Arizona. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Saba Syed is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Syed worked in real estate with Keller Williams Realty East Valley and has a background in education, including roles with the University of Arizona Global Campus and various school districts. Outside of advising, Syed owns HUUR Jewels, a business focused on reselling jewelry through pop-up events. 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 investors.