Austin Johnson is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and Fidelity. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Ammiel Banayat is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and concurrently serves as a Captain and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard, focusing on explosive ordnance disposal operations. 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, utilizing asset allocation models and internal research tools to deliver personalized recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

David Finger is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Right Start Mortgage, Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain clients referred by Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on asset allocation and investment selection tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools while trades require client authorization.

Scot Shyman is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He is also associated with Camelback Retirement Planners. Shyman is involved in managing fixed insurance products and is a member of SHYCUS, LLC, an entity that processes expenses related to securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services.

Richard Beckley is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1998. Beckley also offers insurance products beyond those provided by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and 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 programs and third-party solutions.

Brent Thurber is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has 27 years of experience in the financial industry and specializes in developing tailored financial plans by partnering with clients to understand their individual goals and needs. Prior to his current role, Brent served as a Wealth Advisor at USAA from 2014 to 2022 and as a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 1999 to 2014. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Brent has personal interests that include the beach, fitness, and military service.

Martin Czerwonka is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Services Company. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a cabin rental through Airbnb on a limited basis. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm typically recommends separately managed accounts and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Harley Eisner is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ING Funds Distributor and John R. Flynn CPA, P.C. 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 integrated recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Anthony Villari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Surprise, Arizona. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Republic Finance and held various roles in education and finance since 2017. 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 account holders. The firm delivers integrated services through Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

David Baratta is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He was previously with Waypoint Capital Advisors for 19 years before joining Mercer in 2024. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, offering a range of investment implementation options and complementary financial planning and consulting services.

Anne Sailer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., where she has been since 2019. Prior to that, she held various roles at USAA financial entities from 2007 through 2019. Outside of financial advising, she is an author publishing non-financial books, including journals and how-to guides, on platforms such as Amazon and Audible. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Heidi Joslin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business development and client services with Cogent Wealth Management. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Rebecca Kennell is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in music and entertainment as a consultant and owns Musica, LLC, a concert production and support company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, supporting advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Dana Payne is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name C.W.F. Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and various customized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to operate under their own branding within Commonwealth’s supervisory framework.

Jacob Nordquist is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry, including time at Gen Korean BBQ and PK Shabu. 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 advice is guided by Schwab's internal research and standard asset-allocation models, with a focus on tailored recommendations and client authorization for trades.

Siobhan Collins is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 63 registration with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously spent eight years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that blends passive and active managers, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Michael Gobbato is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as COO of Ambitious Stryk LLC, a soccer clothing vendor involved in a yearly soccer tournament. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that separate point-in-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment strategies.

Abigail King is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved in education and operated the Learn 2 Rip Surfing and Ocean Academy. 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 point-in-time wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance relies on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for all trades.

Marc Braden is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. Braden has been with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and with New York Life since 2001. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Craig Liguori is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a contracted driver for Lyft and a part-time operator for Uber. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team, emphasizing in-person financial coaching and an employee-ownership structure.