Melina Thompson is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones, where she has been since 2005 with a brief gap in 2021 when she was employed at Liveops Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent investor and owner of a restaurant in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jack Pochiro is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has a diverse background including positions at Arizona State University, Precision Graphics Inc., and Earnhart Buck GMC. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a driver for Uber Eats. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools for advisors.

Ryan Toronto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008, following previous roles at Cue Financial Group, Inc. and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the marketing and sales of fixed insurance products through several affiliated insurance agencies. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolio programs and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and integrated financial solutions.

Taylor Ryan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, Taylor served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, and held positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management as a Wealth Manager and Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022. Taylor's professional experience spans various aspects of financial planning and wealth management. Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and holds a California Insurance License. Their approach to financial planning emphasizes building a foundation of trust and providing ongoing guidance and support to clients as they work towards their unique financial life goals. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor is interested in family activities, fitness, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Marcus Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Charles Schwab, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Countrywide Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Gail Waytena is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Ameriprise in 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Marketing Director for Waytena & Associates LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with a broad platform that supports extensive non-advisory financial services.

Micheal Ajayi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, BestBuy, and served in the United States Army. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory and non-advisory financial activities across a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Hailey Schmitt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at McCormick Ranch Golf Club and has also been affiliated with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2006. Prior to this, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CapFinancial Partners, LLC (CAPTRUST), Alpha Cubed Investments, LLC, and the Arizona State University Office of Planning & Budget. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by tools such as machine learning for research and operational support.

George Ripley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Frederik Pioro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and also works with Charles Schwab Bank since 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base that primarily includes 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 a client relationship model that is primarily non-discretionary while also providing access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Angel Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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.

Leslie Stephen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Financial Services. Leslie is also involved with Rayhons Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent business focused on the sale of insurance and securities products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Joseph Shinske III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He also serves as a notary outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for advisors.

Mark Barenbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include sixteen years at Woodbury Financial Services and a year at OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he owns Baum54 INC, which operates the business Mrbcruises. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Ellen Dean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2000 and recently operated under the Paradise Financial Partners brand. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Medicare health insurance sales through her business, Dean and Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains unique services such as municipal advisory capabilities and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Barry Majercin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 25 years. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Brian Bjurstrom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Kevin Mullen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored investment solutions.