James Ainsworth is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously managed his own consulting group from 2009 to 2022 and served briefly on the University of Wyoming staff. Ainsworth is Treasurer and one of five board members at Southwest Leadership Academy, a nonprofit charter high school serving at-risk youth. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account options through a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Tyler Schroeder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Merrill, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Edelman Financial Engines, and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Yolanda Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Zions Capital Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Joshua Jackson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked for nine years with Cahokia Unit School District #187. Outside of advising, he owns Holdin' Mine Own LLC, a ticket resale and yield farming business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs primarily through Investment Adviser Representatives, employing various third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Robert Stuber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across a wide range of investment products.

Linda Charvonia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a rental property in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Jackson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2021 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Active 20-30 Club of Phoenix, a charitable organization focused on fundraising for children and youth programs, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Australian and New Zealander's of Arizona Social Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside integrated capital-markets capabilities.

Carmen Richards is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ, with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eleven years. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with a range of investment options.

Ronil Singh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Fred Genge is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Advisor Group since 2013 before joining OSAIC in 2023. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios comprising a broad range of securities.

John Mcconnell is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2022, he worked at Quantum for six years and McConnell Financial for two years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach centered on personalized asset allocations constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Keith Tengberg is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Arizona State University. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serves a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Matthew England is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Academy Mortgage Corp and ownership of Four Peaks Adventure Vans, LLC. He is also an officer candidate in the Arizona Army National Guard. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Laura Ottesen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and joined Equitable Advisors in 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Equity Methods, Abstrakt Marketing Group, and various educational institutions including the University of Arizona and Xavier College Preparatory. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Brennon Distefano Mercier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he held various positions including multiple roles at Grand Canyon University and Entertainment Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Daniel Mullen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 2014 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mullen also works as an independent contractor for Uber. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative, goal-oriented processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

Angelica Herrmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. 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. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.

Mark Nixon is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high-net worth individuals, families, and current and former business owners, focusing on creating customized financial strategies tailored to their specific needs and goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and six years in leadership and management roles, Mark specializes in portfolio management, retirement solutions, asset allocation, education funding, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. He helps clients understand the percentage return needed on their assets to achieve their financial objectives across generations. His practice also emphasizes wealth management planning and supports business owners in decisions related to lending, business sales, and wealth transfer. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Texas A and M University and a Master's Degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Mark participates in team roping and country western dancing and is involved with the World Series of Team Roping organization.

Kristina Beres is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following six years at Severson Sisters. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Carter Mengedoth is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and has held positions at LIQD Investments and Speedway Junk Removal, among others. Mengedoth has also worked at the University of Arizona and in the food service industry. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through numerous affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third‑party investment managers. The firm uses asset allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios and supports various advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.