Christopher Cassutt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 2014 and is currently also affiliated with Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advisory work, he partners with the Eagleston Financial Group and sells life and disability insurance through Guardian and other carriers. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Colton Haydel is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at JR Capital, Charles Schwab & Co., and other non-financial companies such as Epic Valet and Zen Shuttles. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s internal research and asset-allocation models, offering tailored recommendations but requiring client authorization for trades.

Brice Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Willoughby has been with Independent Financial Group since 2007 and has been self-employed since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an Arizona insurance agent offering various insurance products. 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 employs strategic asset allocation and a combination of active and passive management across various investment platforms and risk profiles.

Tammy Austin is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Humana. She is based in Surprise, Arizona. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Christopher Bonnington is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mutual of Omaha and Thrivent Financial. Bonnington is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a fiduciary standard in its RIA services and operates within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Brady Marlow is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at CWM, LLC, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and Ameriprise, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Scopious Coaching, a life coaching business, and serves as Vice Chair of the Omaha Venture Group, a community foundation. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies and incorporates various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and private investments, with oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.

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.

Patricia Holdman is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2020 and previously spent nine years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on client-authorized trades and offers tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Jason Fredette is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2018, including prior roles at Charles Schwab and several banking institutions. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients, using asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.

Adam Brown is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2018, and previously spent six years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to guide investment selection and typically recommends third-party or affiliated separately managed accounts.

Carson Busch is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia, he worked at Focus Partners Wealth and The Gellman Team Real Estate. Sequoia Financial Advisors provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model allocations and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Grant Gottdiner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has held positions at several major firms, including Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he has worked with the University of Kentucky Johnson Center and has experience in landscaping and club management. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Gabriel Gurau is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has been employed since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Robinhood Financial, USAA Investment Services Company, Charles Schwab Bank, and Bank of America. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with an emphasis on client goals and risk tolerance.

Kevin Takinen is a financial advisor at Mariner with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Sequoia, World Investment Advisors, ADP, Fis, and KeyBank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, tax services, and family office offerings, implementing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and a combination of in-house and third-party management.

Olga Den is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MMl Distributors, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she sells items online through Amazon and Shopify. 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 approach links financial planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Meagan Ballew is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. and JPMorgan affiliates. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Grace Guenther is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and non-financial positions at companies such as Hangar Club and Kate Spade New York. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm’s approach involves asset allocation guidance based on Schwab’s internal research tools and standard models, with client authorization required for all trades.

Kyle Dofelmier is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009, as well as Merrill prior to that. 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’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Dukehart Mac Millan is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash since 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Abigail Read is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2003, with additional experience at Ameriprise and as a self-employed advisor. Abigail is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab-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 research tools, with a focus on client goals and risk tolerance.