Kerry Tanner is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2005. He also provides life, health, and long-term care insurance services and offers tax preparation and bookkeeping as an independent contractor. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer member on a homeowners association board. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in assets and offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Jared Charley is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Transamerica entities. Prior to his financial services career, he worked with the Phoenix Police Department for 17 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs offering managed portfolios and investment education, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with over 300 advisors and a large client base focused on non-discretionary assets.

Juan Garcia is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes service with the Naval War College and Seventh Fleet. Outside of his advisory role, Garcia serves as a conditioning coach for the ASU High School Boys Soccer Team. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Elizabeth Belisle is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to her advisory role since 2015, she has operated an income tax service since 1990 and is involved in estate planning and pottery sales as business owner and artist. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a nationwide network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Keyser is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for The Vanguard Group for seven years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Joseph Kroleski is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at multiple firms including Cambridge Investment Research, FinTron Advisors, and eToro USA Securities. Kroleski is also the owner of Exigo Consulting, a consulting business that is currently inactive while he is registered with another firm. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients ranging from individual investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Connor Weinman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Weinman is based in Chandler, Arizona. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary technology and third-party model portfolios to provide asset allocation and retirement planning guidance, focusing primarily on non-discretionary and managed portfolios for a broad client base.

Richard Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He is also the owner of Retirement Analytics, overseeing operations and sales. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including large institutional investors, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Benjamin Tiller is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LFI Advisory Inc from 2017 to 2021 and The Leaders Group Inc since 2011. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, providing investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jared Christensen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including extensive tenure at Fidelity Investments before joining Empower in 2026. Jared is based in Gilbert, Arizona. 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 clients. The firm’s integrated approach leverages proprietary planning tools and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Jorge Flores is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Ensign Wealth Management, Citi Bank, and Pharmaceutical Distributions SA. Flores is also involved in insurance sales and services through Ensign Wealth Management. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that combines model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Michael Frazier is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and currently practices at Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Merrill, Bank of America, and USAA Financial Advisors. He has also worked in education within the Phoenix Union and Paradise Valley School Districts. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning service and serves a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor workload than many peers.

Andrew Johnson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Mesa, AZ. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trajan Wealth and loandepot. 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’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Randy Morse is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2018 and previously spent 22 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. and Fidelity Personal Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of rental properties in Mesa, AZ, and Aliso Viejo, CA. Creative Planning provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a range of supplemental investment options and integrated retirement plan services.

Daniel Skellan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Skellan has also served as a board member for Four Peaks Little League, where he is involved in teaching youth baseball. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring solutions to client objectives, operating primarily on a non-discretionary asset management basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Delores Nance is a CFP® with 18 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp. She also holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in accounting and education roles since 1997, including operating her own CPA firm since 2002. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer board member for the Music Enrichment Foundation and as treasurer for the Science Center of Inquiry. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of managed programs using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Richard Forscutt is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Sun Lakes, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp and over 30 years as a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a tax preparation business and is a partner in a family real estate venture. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying both fundamental and technical analysis within a framework of modern portfolio theory.

Michael Schroeder is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and as a part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. Schroeder is based in Tempe, AZ. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office services including investment management, compliance, and technology. The firm offers customizable portfolio solutions and distinct program structures, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Michael Garmone is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Cetera Wealth Services. He is also the owner of Garmone Financial, LLC, a non-investment business used for administrative purposes. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing discretionary management with model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee and a mix of analytical tools and third-party resources.

Matthew Clay is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also the sole owner and CEO of MJC Investment Properties, LLC, which manages commercial office space leased to Steward Partners. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management services through both Steward Partners-branded solutions and selected third-party managers.