James Collier is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empower Advisory Group since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab, where he worked for a combined 14 years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering integrated solutions tied to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Nikola Stojanovic is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2017. He has been associated with Charles Schwab since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees.

Timothy Anthony is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab & Co. Outside of finance, he has worked with Olney Winery and Grand Canyon University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm recommends investments using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models, conducting annual account reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Jason Rucker is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a bishop for a local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing various spiritual, physical, and financial needs. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a dual registration as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, supporting a broad range of investment and brokerage services.

Katrina Angell is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sanctuary Securities, Inc. and has experience in hospitality and family services. Angell serves as a board member of The Living Church, a nonprofit organization focused on faith and counseling. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms, employing various analytical approaches and acting as a fiduciary when a written agreement is in place.

Melanie White is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, UnionBanc Investment Services, and other firms. Outside of advising, she is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Love INC, a nonprofit that provides free and discounted hair services to individuals in domestic abuse shelters. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated platform that emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services use an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through proprietary and third-party methodologies.

Jamie Moultane is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Empower in 2025. 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 integrated model ties financial planning and managed account solutions to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Samuel Udall is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and owns Udall Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing insurance business activities alongside a family member. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and due diligence-supported investment advice, serving clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Susan Bishara is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, Arizona. She has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities prior to joining Schwab in 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm delivers personalized investment recommendations and financial planning using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, conducting annual reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Nathan Hesman is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank from 2012 to 2023. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, with clients retaining final trading decisions and discretionary management typically handled by affiliated or third-party managers.

Ninos Mirza is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors from 2015 to 2026 before joining Creative Planning. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, complemented by a range of portfolio management and advisory services.

Steven Fox is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and has served at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, planning discussions, and investment recommendations supported by Schwab’s proprietary research and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, serving clients primarily through education and recommendations rather than discretionary management.

Robert Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm uses Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software for portfolio construction and offers both managed portfolios and non-discretionary, view-only recommendations.

Jonathan Derra is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BancWest Investment Services Inc. for nine years before joining his current firm in 2023. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he serves a range of clients through First Citizens Investor Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various investment vehicles, including equities, fixed income, and mutual funds.

Christel Covert is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2009. She is also the owner of Arizona Tax and Financial Advisors, PLLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and trust-related services. Additionally, she acts as trustee for several family trusts. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors, managing approximately $11.3 billion in assets. The firm provides advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

David Ricci is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Brice Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2007 and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and provides access to multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Kenneth Gatliff is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Keystone Wealth Partners and Matson Money, Inc. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

James Garner is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, The Vanguard Group, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.