Jeffrey Stein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the advisory field, he worked at Clearwater Analytics, Reputation.com, and Financial Engines. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Kevin Bast is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at E*Trade by Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, Scottrade, USAA Financial Planning Services, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Thomas Sattler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at My One Retirement and BYU Idaho. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Catherine Estrada is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options.

Derek Hellerman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at The Vanguard Group and Good Day Financial in addition to his current role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Deana Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2005. She is involved in several real estate-related activities through family-owned LLCs but does not have active responsibilities in these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with varied investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Samuel Marcus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Family First Life and Shield Co. Marketing, as well as work at the University of Arizona. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Cristobal Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Connor Mackin is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked with Young Life at their Lost Canyon and Lake Champion locations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. Their services include planning across a wide range of topics and allow clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Lori Hennesy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her parents and co-owns a water and wastewater treatment plant consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Thomas Drees is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jeremy Tapia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tempe, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and as a self-employed advisor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Kirk Johnson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2014. Based in Phoenix, AZ, his career has focused on delivering investment advisory and brokerage services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Stacey Dunn Padilla is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Gilbert, AZ, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Ferro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at Robinhood Markets and Bank of America Corporation (Merrill Lynch). Charles Schwab serves a large client base 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Blake Lesueur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Casey LeSueur Getz CPAs PLLC and Ernst & Young LLP. Outside of advising, he owns and operates BNL Tax & Advisory PLLC, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a collaborative approach with centralized research and algorithmic tools to deliver customized retirement recommendations.

Amy Andrews is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Chandler, AZ, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firm since 2016. Outside of her financial advisory work, she teaches yoga classes to beginners and advanced beginners at EOS Fitness. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping services distinct.

Tracy Hamilton is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of the Gunter Hamilton DeCaro Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1997, she has held various roles including Trust Administrator for Merrill Trust Company, where she provided fiduciary services to more than 100 trust clients. Currently based in Gilbert, Arizona, Tracy and her team serve clients across the greater Phoenix area and nationwide, focusing on multi-generational families, medical and legal professionals, business owners, contractors, tech professionals, as well as retirees and pre-retirees. Her areas of expertise encompass family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and personalized education funding strategies. Tracy works closely with clients to address a broad range of financial needs such as risk management, insurance planning, retirement plan adoption, and corporate benefits consultation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional role, Tracy spends time with her husband, Scott, their three children, and grandchildren. She maintains an active lifestyle through Hot Yoga and pursues crafts including soap and candle making. Tracy follows professional football, supporting the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Christopher Kandas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Phoenix, AZ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peter Colianni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly two decades at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages two condominium buildings as an administrator. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by software tools and provides various educational programs.