Kevin Zirk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having over 33 years of industry experience. He has maintained long-term business interests through several entities, including Zirk Enterprises, Inc. and Zirkzone, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joseph Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2008. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Grant Autrey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he operated Autrey LLC and worked at Restoration Builders, Inc. He is also listed as the statutory agent for Thuy Ceramics LLC, a pottery business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jennifer Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Alexa Nicholson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in hospitality and marketing, such as at Wildberry Cafe and AM Marketing Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Stuart Bates is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab for 29 years and is also involved in several business ventures, including Natural Hen LLC, Arizona Life Sciences LLC, and Genial Ventures LLC, which focus on consulting, animal healthcare products, and chicken feed. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a distinctive integrated structure combining advisory services with custody and brokerage.

Paul Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance 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 financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing a network of advisors supported by research, technology tools, and a broad platform including insurance and banking services.

Matthew Edwards is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VEREIT and as a University of Oregon Ambassador. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Mark Emberton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Client One Securities, and Rock Bridge Financial. Emberton is also commissioned as a notary in Phoenix, AZ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers alongside financial planning and insurance products.

Shane O'Keefe is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Renaissance Financial, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Bryan Dunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Tracy Milanese is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Phoenix, AZ, where she has worked for 12 years. She serves on the board at Madison Rose Lane Elementary in Phoenix. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial capabilities.

Amy Pongratz is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Scottsdale, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Wealth Partners, Sunstone Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Theodore Crowley II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that incorporate a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Jeremy Kitamura is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches football at Hamilton High School in Chandler. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Rubin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, distinguishing it from many institutional advisors.

Shelby Haggard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Shelby worked in various roles including at BuildZoom and Grand Canyon University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

David Seay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Mutual of Omaha Bank, LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Merrill Edge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Fernando Quezada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Edelman Financial Engines and Charles Schwab. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through personalized recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Donald Magdon Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years and Principal Financial Services for six years. Magdon also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent. 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 portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.