William Abram is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously been employed by Churchill Management Group, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and BBVA Compass. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Timothy Bohnett is a financial advisor at Farther with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 14 years. 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 employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, and incorporates AI tools alongside advisor judgment.

Courtney Hicks is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for seven years. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Teresa Schuelke is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She has built a career in financial services, previously working as a Relationship Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Service Advisor at Merrill between 2018 and 2021. Prior to that, Teresa served as a Financial Advisor at H. Beck Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2015. Teresa focuses on providing financial education to clients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their money and how it works to help them achieve their financial goals. She fosters partnerships with clients to collaboratively create, implement, and monitor their financial plans. This approach reflects her commitment to making a difference in clients' lives. Outside of her professional work, Teresa enjoys family activities, social events with friends, movies, music, traveling, and writing.

Davis Beazer is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management, he held roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies implemented through discretionary model portfolios.

Westin Cox is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016 and with Charles Schwab since 2013. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in a gate fabrication business. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Ryan West is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arizona Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, L.P., and LPL Financial. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and emphasizing a model that delegates investment management to its adviser representatives.

Trace Udall is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in financial advisory services, currently with Kestra Advisory since 2025. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years and operated Udall Financial LLC for three decades. Outside of advisory work, he serves as managing member of BILTMORE TRAVEL LLC, a travel agency established to support personal travel needs for friends and family. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and employs multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within a supervised framework.

Sha Vere Yarde is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025, Yarde worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has experience as a wholesale car dealer through Top Car Yarde LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations and oversight without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Luke Schroeder is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Ke Wealth Advisors in Tempe, AZ. His work history includes multiple roles at both firms since 2020. 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 roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Brett Billenstein is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at USAA, Ally Invest, The Vanguard Group, and GC Education. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by internal asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Thomas King is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2022. His work history also includes roles outside the financial sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization for trades.

Christine Koenings Hull is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. She has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2007, also operating CK Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Brandon Orr is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group. Orr served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and has experience in investment operations at Investors Preferred Life Insurance Company. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Lindsey Underwood is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Membership for Phoenix Delta Gamma, a social alumnae sorority organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s internal research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

John Hanson is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial, The Leaders Group Inc, Rational Life, Investacorp Inc, and Highland Capital. Hanson is also involved in insurance product sales as an independent contractor. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Ryan Schulte is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently with Guardian Life. He has been associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities for multiple years throughout his career. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance and writes articles for various publications. Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Rick Wertheim is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Ameriprise, Cetera Wealth Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Cal Poly Alumni Association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both firm- and third-party models across active and passive strategies.

Rodger Hanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Vanguard Advisers prior to joining Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Harrison Smith is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with investment decisions executed only upon client authorization.