Isiah Brown is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Advisors Group. His career background also includes roles outside financial services at LifeTime Fitness and various other organizations. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts utilizing Envestnet’s platform and third-party model managers, operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Rodney Smith II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He previously worked at Seacat Financial Services before joining RS Wealth Management, where he also acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Stanton Shields is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Alerus, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is also involved in banking activities through Alerus. 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 and operates a hybrid adviser/broker‑dealer model, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he held positions in mortgage lending and real estate, including roles at Caliber Home Loans and West USA Realty. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting company focused on advising senior management on operational efficiencies and strategies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering a range of account options and third-party asset manager relationships under a due diligence and supervisory framework.

Matthew Marble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in law enforcement with the Chandler and Arvada police departments. Outside of finance, he has held various roles including driving for Uber and employment in industrial construction and party event services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

David Moratti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Camelback Retirement Planners. He is a co-owner of RUN DMCC, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and support services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Haris Aziz is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior work history includes roles at Science Care and O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investment allocations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Christian De Veer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and service in the United States Air Force. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, emphasizing asset allocation and retirement guidance supported by proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management.

Anthony Ruggieri is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including Ruggieri Wealth Advisors and Encompass More Asset Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Ruggieri Financial and Marketing Group LLC, an independent insurance agency. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that integrates multiple model strategies and advisor-managed portfolios.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Nicholas Ahumada is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, and Wells Fargo Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients 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.

Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Rico Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved with Uber Eats as a delivery driver and creates and sells t-shirt designs on Etsy. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Tyler Herr is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting with strategies managed in-house, by advisors, and third parties.

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.

Albert Filosa is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 14 years before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2017. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach using customized portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Shaun Samuels is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

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.