Elise Gidaro is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Metromile. Outside of finance, she operated a babysitting service, Busy Bees Babysitting, for seven years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in its program, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to offer tailored recommendations. The firm focuses on client authorization for trades and typically recommends managed accounts from third-party or affiliated money managers.

Crystal Cruz Mata is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Phoenix, AZ. She has approximately one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and her own firm, Crystal Cruz Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the SWA program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Benjamin Tod is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2021. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and has prior work experience at Modis and Arizona State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s approach utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and internal research tools, offering recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Tanner Dix is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Robinhood Markets Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns a car rental business operating through the Turo platform. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools while requiring client approval for trades.

Alexa Jones is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Jones is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance utilizes Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations with client approval required for trades.

Michael Klarfeld is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has been with Guardian Life since 1992. Klarfeld is also involved with Kirshner & Klarfeld Financial Group, an insurance and financial services firm focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, access to proprietary and third-party programs, and integrated solutions that include insurance and alternative investments.

Samuel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with Too Sweet Bakery. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, focusing on assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon to guide investment allocations.

Brent Sayler is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Phoenix, AZ, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations with six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, followed by independent advisory work from 2021 until joining Allworth Financial in 2024. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to create customized investment allocations and provides educational resources such as newsletters, podcasts, and seminars.

Glen Mc Dowell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Merrill. His background also includes a three-year tenure at Yelp. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standardized asset-allocation models and internal research, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Curtis Westrich is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Providers Wealth LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients with non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, providing tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jaron Carmichael is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer, he operated Rowland Carmichael Advisors, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of advisory roles, Carmichael is a CPA who owns and operates a tax preparation business. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options and affiliated service lines.

Mary Wilcox is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2003. She has held roles at Wilcox Tax and Financial Advisors LLC and Jonathan Roberts Financial Group, Inc., among others. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with High Country Alpacas, LLC, where she acts as treasurer and marketing consultant for a business focused on breeding alpacas and selling alpaca fiber products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions including digital advice platforms.

James Marsh is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with firms including Sunnyhill Financial and Rocket Mortgage. Outside of advisory roles, Marsh has experience as a mortgage loan officer and has a background with Amazon.com and Amway. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients. The firm supports independent investment adviser representatives with a range of custodians, money managers, and platform programs, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Nielsen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007 and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to guide asset allocation and investment selection with annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Chris Anoya is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, having joined in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Fisher Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools to guide investment selection and reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Zackary Meier is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., The Boeing Company, Glendale Union High School District, and the Arizona Army National Guard. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on internal research and asset-allocation models, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Joseph Reyes is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., where he has worked since 2026, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and related entities since 2013. Prior to that, he held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Investment Services Company. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Samriti Dhingra is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2015. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she works within a large enterprise firm known for its partner-led teams and centralized investment resources. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a variety of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations and supports unique institutional relationships, including sovereign wealth funds and chartered trust services.

Michael Schroeder is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs and custody services, allowing advisors to implement portfolios using internal model options or third-party platforms.

Michael Garmone is a financial professional with Carson Wealth in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LPL Financial, and Pangea Wealth Management. He is involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment advisory enterprise managing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to oversee model portfolios and providing tailored solutions with a variety of custodial and technology partners.