Susannah Thomas is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She joined Allworth Financial, L.P. in 2026 after five years at Grunden Financial Advisory, Inc., where she also worked from 2013 to 2021. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis through an Investment Committee to create customized investment strategies across various asset classes.

Rakesh Patel is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2017, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021, and previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer tailored guidance on a broad range of investment options, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Bryan Clintsman is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and ran Clintsman Financial Planning for 20 years. He has also been associated with Ernst & Young since 2000. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, integrating quantitative analysis and specialized techniques such as options overlays and trend-following.

Steven Hale is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Westlake, TX, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Edward Jones before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance and execution only upon client authorization.

Robert Williams is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Empower Financial Services, The Vanguard Group, and BBVA Securities. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Bryan Topelsohn is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Flower Mound, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance Co since 1999 and NYLIFE Distributors LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally resells NFL and other event tickets related to his personal seat license. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, operating within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kirk Badii is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Raymond James Financial Services, UBS Financial Services, and Credit Suisse Securities. Badii operates marketing entities for securities and advisory services under the names Badii Group Private Wealth Management and Badii Group, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and a mix of passive and active investment exposures.

Christina Faulkner is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has held various roles within Charles Schwab-affiliated firms since 2010. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Hallie Fraze is an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab, Target, and the University of North Texas. 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 certain referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for trades.

Zachary Fisher is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab and Levi Strauss & Co., as well as positions at the University of North Texas. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab–referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is guided by Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with client authorization required for trades.

Bridget Palmer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Commonwealth in 2019. Palmer currently leads the Palmer Wealth Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Wendell Epps is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities since 1998 and has worked with Principal Life Insurance since 1997. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Tamara Becker is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Guaranty Bank and Trust. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with CROSS YOUR FINGERS LLC, a company focused on medical devices and supplies related to renal health. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in its SWA program and certain referrals, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance relies on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with client-approved trades and tailored recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.

Brian Schmidt is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes prior roles at Fidelity and Avantax, with a tenure spanning various affiliated Cetera entities since 2025. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, employing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Heidi Schmidt is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and related USAA companies from 2004 to 2019. 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. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Brady Bell is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Southlake, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing five years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Simmons Bank, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working with country clubs and a university. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios using fundamental and technical inputs.

Tristan King is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc., UBS Financial Services Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party investment models across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, combining active and passive strategies with ongoing manager due diligence.

Parker Martinez is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. 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 certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Duncan Gates is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities, as well as leadership in tax and accounting at Five Star Advisor Partners and Joseph Hancock Tax and Financial Service, where he prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees through investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning services, utilizing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Tatiana Preval is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2018 and previously held positions at State Street Inc. and Visiting Angels. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients, using Charles Schwab’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client-directed trading and periodic reviews tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.