Ryan Heck is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Fullerton Financial Planning, Kingdom Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a range of clients from large institutions to sovereign wealth funds.

Carol Ward is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Mesa, AZ. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and CN Results, among others. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kurt Rohrs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2011 and is the 100% owner and investment advisor representative of Southwestern Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc., providing financial planning, securities, advisory, and trust services. Rohrs serves as a governing board member for the Chandler Unified School District. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and retirement plan services, combining in-house and third-party investment models while operating both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Matthew Mundy is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2020, he worked at LPL Financial from 2016 to 2020. Outside of advising, he works with local estate planning law firms to prepare Living Trusts, sells fixed insurance products, and moderates focus groups on public perceptions of insurance and investment programs. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, combining in-house and third-party model portfolios through multiple custodial platforms, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Garrett Nash is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017 and is also associated with Ensign Wealth Management. In addition to advisory services, Nash is involved in life insurance and annuity sales as an associate advisor. 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 multiple model portfolio solutions and provides financial planning, plan services, and consulting support.

Nicholas Karabas is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for a massage therapy business owned by his wife. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches and integrated retirement plan services.

Christina Carey is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Mesa, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, BancWest Investment Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved models managed by PNC or third parties. The firm’s approach involves delegated portfolio implementation with limited direct client interaction and features an employee-only pilot structure.

Olivia Brown is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Strategic Advocates, LLC and several positions within the Cambridge Investment Research organizations. Outside of advisory duties, she is also involved in life insurance brokerage, providing financial planning and insurance sales through Cambridge Financial Services. 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 as an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer, supporting a broad range of investment and custody services.

Darcy Bergen is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Simplicity Wealth, LLC and Horter Investments. Bergen is also the owner of Clear Solutions LLC DBA Bergen Financial Group and serves as secretary/treasurer for Bergens Mission, a charitable organization. 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 various model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services.

Krista Wittmaack is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Gilbert, AZ, with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including Frost Brokerage Services, E*TRADE Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, and Zions Direct. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with rental property oversight managed by a third party. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory options include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, supported by its affiliation with Citizens Bank, N.A.

John Clarke is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent for the past 16 years. Clarke is a partner in a multi-line insurance brokerage and serves on the board of directors for American Leadership Academy, a nonprofit organization. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Kyle Crews is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Kyle is based in Gilbert, AZ. His firm, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of advisory programs using proprietary and third-party models.

Yvette Fernandez is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Edward Jones. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves manager selection and multi-manager solutions utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, with access to a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Mathew Ofman is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Equitable Home Mortgage, and Comerica Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure, providing clients access to alternative investments, lending solutions, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Consuelo Lopez is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2021, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns VALSBAT LLC, a baseball coaching business. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to various management platforms, serving clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Erin Sweitzer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Phoenix, AZ. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Since 2016, she has been associated with Camelback Retirement Planners. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Joseph Popp is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election poll observer with the GOP in Arizona. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Tanya Heyn is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations utilizing Charles Schwab's research tools and standard asset allocation models, with final trading decisions made by the clients.

David O'hea is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory Services, Morgan Stanley, and Meaden & Moore LLP. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Trennon Payne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of finance, he previously worked in the restaurant industry with Oregano's Pizza Bistro and The Herb Box. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies, managing approximately $15 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.