Alec Garcia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tempe, Arizona, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Bank of America Corporation and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Darien Romero is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Romero is the sole proprietor of Visibility LLC, a technology and consulting business based in Chandler, Arizona. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Kucera is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He is based in Tempe, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property in Scottsdale, AZ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jaden Tung is a financial advisor at Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Wells Fargo and Guardian Life. He has also been affiliated with the University of Arizona in various roles over several years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Todd Gerdes Zertuche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003, following four years at Veravest Investment Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Gerdes Financial LLC, a CPA firm offering tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Todd Martin is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Martin operates a consulting business focused on helping business owners with organizational and marketing strategies, as well as public speaking on business topics. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports various managed account strategies.

Gavin Christensen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held previous roles at Silo, Ensign Group, Moreton & Co, and WCF Insurance. He is also a cofounder and partial owner of Allstrokes Golf Club, a business in Eagle, Idaho, though he is not involved in its day-to-day operations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

William Mc Cance III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Ableshot Corp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Erin Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at American Family Insurance and ETRAILER CORP. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in online resale through PoshMark and has done freelance social media marketing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and has a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Frank Guerrero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of financial advising, he owns Islands Poolcare, LLC, a non-investment-related business in Gilbert, AZ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Gulbano Ali is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Lyft from 2020 to 2022 and is currently also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. She owns a rental property business managed by her husband. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Bueno is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bank of America N.A., Robinhood Financial, Charles Schwab & Co., and The Vanguard Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Goode is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ. He 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 variety of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Buco is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America since 2015 and Merrill Lynch since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property business in Providence, Rhode Island. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hunter Schramm is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., and held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Red Robin and the Jewish Community Center. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maddox Vanmeurs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Vanmeurs worked in various roles in education and fitness from 2009 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Justin Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lindsay Hill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and are based in Tempe, Arizona. Outside of their advisory role, Lindsay is a partner in J&L Legacy Holdings LLC, an investment property owned jointly with their father. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Oscar Ramirez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2018. 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 separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Manuel Torrado is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including CUSO Financial Services, CUNA Brokerage Services, Wells Fargo, and Bankers Life Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.