Michael Trezza is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Edelman Financial Engines and JPMorgan Securities LLC. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and operates with a platform focus, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Robert Gentry is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and USAA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Makenna Sharkey is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity, JP Morgan Chase, Lincoln Financial Group, and Rosevest Financial. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions using discretionary management with model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Sophia Katsafouros is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform.

Christian Begody is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Prosperity Home Mortgage, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a bartender. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes while clients retain final trading decisions.

Ryan Papez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently working at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2020. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2020 and has been with ROCKEFELLER Capital Management since 2025. Papez holds the Series 66 designation. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer with services that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 designation and nearly 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for nine years and Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint for ten years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm delivers advice using Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Timothy Selvey is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Sage Point Financial, and Kestra Financial. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services primarily through independent representatives and manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets.

Danielle Hayes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously operated her own business, Danielle Hayes West USA, and has experience in hospitality and outdoor retail through roles at Old Pueblo Cafe and Gearhead Backcountry.com. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, with advice delivered by associates who do not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Anna Duarte is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Lockton Companies LLC and WealthPlan Advisors. Duarte is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

William Meikle Jr. is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisory representative at CWM, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Meikle Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is a board member of FUEGO, a fundraising organization encouraging donations of money, time, and resources. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing discretionary model portfolios supported by fundamental and technical analysis and a range of third-party tools.

Julianne Mate is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, as well as the Arizona State University Foundation and Arizona State University. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental guesthouse at her primary residence. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Brian Meythaler is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Planning Services, USAA Financial Advisors Inc, and USAA Investment Management Company. He is also involved with Clear Solutions, LLC DBA Bergen Financial Group. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Matthew Jackson is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Wells Fargo, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Brinkman Farms Inc., participating in the company's annual meetings and business decisions. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset types. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, advising clients using standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools without discretionary trading authority.

Kimberle Dyer is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2014 and has also been associated with Life Investors since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Executive Women International and co-owns a business consulting firm focused on business consulting, estate preparation, social security fundamentals, and tax planning, and she works part-time as a blackjack dealer for an entertainment company. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a nationwide network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Trevor Hardee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and several other firms before joining TIAA-CREF. In addition to his financial services career, he has been involved with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows since 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

William Wilkinson III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and also serves as CEO and President of 360 Wealth Management, Inc., where he is involved in insurance sales and services. His prior experience includes working at American Mortgage Specialists, Inc. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach featuring model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Teresa Haire is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016. Haire is also a commissioned notary public in Arizona. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Robert Cherry is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience teaching finance as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to offer investment recommendations and annual financial reviews.

Marcia Ramos is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ramos is also a commissioned notary in the state of Arizona. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform offers an open-architecture approach that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple custodians.