Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience in mortgage lending and real estate, including roles at Caliber Home Loans, loanDepot, and West USA Realty. Outside of advisory work, he owns a consulting company that advises senior management on operational efficiencies and strategies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Matthew Marble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in law enforcement with the Chandler and Arvada police departments. Outside of finance, he has held various roles including driving for Uber and employment in industrial construction and party event services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Marshal Morgan is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and The Vanguard Group. He was also self-employed and affiliated with Amazon Associates in recent years. 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 guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

Haris Aziz is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Science Care, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, and Sanders Exchange LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s recommendations are based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, focusing on tailored advice without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Christian De Veer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and service in the United States Air Force. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, emphasizing asset allocation and retirement guidance supported by proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management.

Nicholas Ahumada is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and totaling 8 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo Bank, and Food City. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s recommendations are based on Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for all trades.

Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Rico Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Robinhood Financial, LLC, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, MML Investors Services LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a driver for Uber Eats and creates and sells t-shirt designs on Etsy. 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 referred clients. The firm’s approach centers on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Herr is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Delfinaa Solanki is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for ten years before joining Schwab in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referrals. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with services delivered on a large scale and supported by formal compliance and supervisory measures.

Chad Ensign is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017. He is also president of Ensign Wealth Management, Inc., and serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, a nonprofit focused on public finance education. 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 investment approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Stephen Hazel is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously led Hazel Financial, PLC dba Magnificent Life Financial Planning for 12 years. Outside of advising, he owns Foundation Tax Advisors LLC, a tax preparation business, and BoyerHazel & Co LLC, which provides administrative services. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Brent Wulbrecht is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior work includes positions at Charles Schwab & Co., USAA Financial Planning Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Raymond Master is a financial advisor with Guardian Life based in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Dekker Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and board member of the Rise Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and teaches Financial Peace University. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Victor Sanchez is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America N.A., and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Sanchez also has outside employment as a financial advisor with Comerica Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple managed account programs, including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing, supported by a platform delivered via Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange.

John Erickson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Charles Schwab and Buck and Rider, and he has a background that includes time at Arizona State University. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed portfolio solutions and investment education through various advisory programs. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, and it operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Theresa Clemmons is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2017 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 1ST PHORM, a supplement company, where she serves as a representative. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, employing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Joan Stoddard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group in Tempe, AZ. Her prior experience includes roles at Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, Northstar, Bank of the West, Northwestern Mutual, and Learnvest Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she owned Treasure Trove Toffee for ten years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and participant savings rates in its planning approach.

Kevin Burke is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving with Key Investment Services LLC since 2018. His prior positions include roles at Capital One Advisors, LLC, Morgan Stanley, and TIAA-CREF, among others. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm operates a multi-provider model delivering discretionary and non-discretionary solutions with integration across KeyCorp affiliates for a range of financial services.

Rick Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Independent Financial Group since 2004 and operates Symphony Financial Services LLC as a marketing DBA for securities, advisory, and insurance services. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and employs strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence across active and passive investments.