Lucas Richard is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools to support clients with financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Delfinaa Solanki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and previously spent ten years at Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many peers.

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.

Steven Stombaugh is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab beginning in 2023, and he spent three years in full-time education from 2019 to 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

David Eldridge is a financial advisor at Farther with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Financial Engines Advisors, LLC, Kingdom Financial Group, LLC, and Golden State Equity Partners, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, employing a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Brent Wulbrecht is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2018 and prior experience with USAA Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in a family real estate investment partnership. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm offers investment recommendations and financial planning without discretionary trading authority, operating as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

Amber Schwaab is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at BMO Wealth Direct, Stratos Wealth Partners, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she maintains a notary public service in Scottsdale, AZ. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Raymond Master is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and a board member of the Rise Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and teaches at Financial Peace University. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

John Erickson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, Erickson worked at Charles Schwab and held various positions in the Scottsdale area. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and third-party model portfolios to provide both managed and view-only recommendations.

Theresa Clemmons is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with 1ST PHORM, a supplement company, where she acts as a representative. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee, and combines custody and execution services with its broker-dealer and insurance functions.

Enrique Sanchez Arvizu is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

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® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC since 2018. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he worked at Capital One Advisors, LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various programs including wrap-fee advisory, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group and maintaining affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Rick Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Independent Financial Group and its related entities since 2004 and also owns Symphony Financial Services, a marketing DBA for securities, advisory, and insurance services. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $12.9 billion in regulatory assets through various platforms and a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios.

Jacob Copley is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors LLC, and a non-financial position with Pure Sushi. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and third‑party manager selection. The firm employs both affiliated and unaffiliated sub‑advisers and utilizes diversified investment strategies including tactical, momentum-based approaches.

Benjamin Kieckhafer is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab in various roles since 2007 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. As an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, the firm delivers advice without discretionary trading authority and does not directly charge clients fees.

Oscar Uribe Cervantes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Thornburg Investment Management. 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 delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Kent Thomson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Fountain, and Mogel. 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’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and employs a variety of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Geoffrey Goldberg is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and has prior work experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, Kelly Education, and ScribeAmerica. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem using standardized asset allocation models and research tools, with advisory services focused on client-directed investment decisions rather than discretionary management.