Philip Wong is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor support.

Sasson Afshari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he spent eight and nine years respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Sevag Hagopian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Rocket Mortgage for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages the business operations of The Beauty Fix Med Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra–high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separatley managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a distinctive integrated operational structure.

Michael Penney is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Penney owns Penney Ventures LLC, a business related to his rental property holdings. 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 large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services on a non-discretionary basis.

Raechel Owen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Owen serves as a board member and Finance Director for the nonprofit Alpha Phi Fraternity and advises the Alpha Phi Sorority chapter on financial matters. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephanie Tsang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Integra Partners LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants and acts as a connector within the medical community through the Arizona Healthcare Referral Collaborative. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options and overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Kevin Beamon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of advising, he serves as a director of Wayne B. Light Custom Jewelry and is a certified rider coach with TEAM Arizona Motorcycle Training. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research services.

Robert Foster is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 1996. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported services, catering primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform.

Michael Troxell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as life and health insurance licenses. Michael has been serving clients in the financial services industry since 1999, and prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was a Senior Wealth Manager at USAA. Michael specializes in areas including education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He assists clients with creating and growing wealth, preserving assets, planning efficient distributions throughout their lives, and designing tax-efficient distribution plans for after death. Michael earned a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and management from Cornell University and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt from the University of Michigan. Raised in Cincinnati, Michael lives with his wife Michelle and their two young adopted sons, Carter and Remington. He has two rescue dogs and is devoted to helping veterans, military families, disadvantaged children, and animals by applying his time, energy, and donations. Michael integrates his understanding of clients’ life priorities into his financial planning approach to develop personalized strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations.

Cassandra Mcpherson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of advisory work, she is a partner and content creator for the podcast "Millennial Cringe," which focuses on millennial culture. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools and platforms to construct and manage client portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Keegan Koch is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for two years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform and advisory team.

Caden Sperry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including four years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he held positions at PRO Unlimited, Gather Inc., Adobe, Churchill Management Group, and Aptive. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market assumptions to support clients' financial goals.

Viridiana Hernandez is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Vanguard in various capacities since 2016, including positions with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is contracted with Lyft as a delivery driver. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation, offering portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware and customization features.

Jairo Acevedo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with AIG Advisor Group since 2015 before joining OSAIC in 2023. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a variety of asset classes.

William Hochwalt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach 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.

Shaun Richardson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors, combining internal and third-party portfolio management approaches.

Reynaldo Martinez Jr is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with MassMutual life Insurance Company since 2016, as well as MetLife Securities from 2015 to 2017. Martinez also serves as president of Pursuant Financial Inc., an S-Corporation focused on service and sales operations. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools for goal analysis and offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Brian Rivera is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. Prior to his current role, he has been involved in self-employed real estate buying and selling for over a decade and has held positions within Vanguard's marketing and corporate divisions since 2013. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a blend of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, utilizing proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization and tax-aware features.

Morgan Soukup is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, Soukup worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for four years and JPMorgan Chase Bank for two years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a broad range of customization options.

Corey Brodsky is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Northern Lights Distributors, W.E. Donoghue & Co., and Massmutual. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios comprising various investment vehicles on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.