Waldo King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His background includes roles in academic and community settings, such as positions at Pomona College and various local organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Lucas Reis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mesa, AZ, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Schwab and two separate periods at Edward Jones totaling 14 years. Outside of advisory work, Reis is involved in fitness-related businesses, co-owning two LLCs and operating a fitness franchise. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jay Massow is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 17 years at Raymond James Financial and 11 years with Plumb Realty. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a branch support company. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive technology and a broad financial platform.

Ryan Lynch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Juliely Ferreira Pichardo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Merrill and has held roles at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hunter Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Brigham Young University Idaho Pathways, Earnhardt Volkswagen, Arizona Benefit Consultants, Symmetry Financial Group, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 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.

Gabriel Lile is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he sells artwork that he personally creates. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tyrik Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Modern Sports Grill LLC since 2015. 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 various institutional investors.

Junior Mathieu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at THE Vanguard Group and Grand Canyon University. Outside of finance, he is involved in a Caribbean-style food truck business and manages Oliane, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes expertise in derivatives and commodities.

Michelle Betancourt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is noted for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chad Mclain is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory support for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Elizabeth Hodge is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019 and also has prior work experience at The Fractured Prune and The Cheesecake Factory. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michelle Feland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sun Lakes, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial, The Private Wealth Group, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. She is also involved with Exp Realty, providing mortgage and real estate 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Gregory Ashcraft is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career in financial services that began in 1984. In his role, he assists clients in developing wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on a comprehensive approach that includes listening and helping clients make informed decisions. Gregory's client focus areas include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Gregory holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska System and a Master's Degree from the University of Houston System. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has been recognized multiple times on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list and as a member of the Ashcraft Group on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Outside of his professional work, Gregory is involved in the Academic Decathlon community program. His personal interests include hiking, photography, and scuba diving.

Aldo Zuniga is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank from 2002 to 2025, followed by positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Wade is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Chandler, AZ, and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he was involved with Dark Sky Brewing Co. in 2023. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Debra Gallegos Caldwell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of advisory services, she owns and operates Caldwell Financial Inc., which sells dental plans, insurance, and health products, and she also works as an insurance agent offering life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Additionally, she refers clients for estate planning services through American Living Trust Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Samuel Carlson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked for five years, and previously held positions at Bank of the West and Morgan Stanley. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Carlson’s career spans roles with major financial institutions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure that supports a wide range of advisory and custody services.

Samuel Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles within the restaurant industry and retail sector. Outside of finance, he continues to be involved in restaurant management. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Benjamin Backus is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Mesa, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and several financial and lending firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.