John Pyles is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, CAPTrust, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advisory roles, he is the owner and executive director of JFP Ventures, Inc., operating the Huntington Learning Center of Arizona, and serves as a board member for the Marilyn Smith and Founders' Legacy Foundation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, supported by online planning tools and annual financial reviews.

Daniel Martin is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2017 and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Charles Schwab ecosystem and generally does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Treva Ziemba is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. She has been associated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2016, alongside a decade of experience at Kohl's. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of the Scottsdale Vista North Homeowner Association and secretary for the Desert Mountain Boosters nonprofit organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining annual financial reviews with tailored investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal unit within the Schwab ecosystem with a cost-and-expense plus fee arrangement and does not exercise discretionary trading authority for client accounts.

Daniel Lindblad is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) located in Sun City, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term affiliations with New York Life Insurance Company since 1987 and multiple financial entities bearing his name. Lindblad serves as a board member for Jesus Church in Phoenix, where he provides counsel to pastoral staff and participates in budget reviews. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm provides both fee-based and non-discretionary advisory solutions, tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Austin Schattenberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company, having previously worked at Edward Jones and Target. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in business operations with Bongiorno Bagels. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. The firm's advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Miguel Duarte is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Custom Financial Design and has a background that includes ownership of a musical entertainment business, Mariachi Estrellas Musicales, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Raguel Shaw is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior role at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, Shaw is involved in real estate sales and property management through his own business, Raguel Shaw Real Estate/TCT Real Estate. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Brad Baker is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC since 2021, following prior roles at PNC Investments and BBVA-affiliated firms. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax and accounting practice handling fewer than 30 tax returns annually. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, and benchmarking, supporting investments through due diligence and multiple management platforms.

Leslie Vipond is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2010 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she provides investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its program, providing annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and research tools, while final trading decisions remain with clients.

Michael Eriquez is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SageView Advisory Group, Equitable Advisors, and Fullerton Financial Planning. Outside of finance, he has worked in education at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School and has experience in small business operations including Java Grounds and A2Z Cabinets and Floors. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and incorporates private market investments, serving a broad client base with over $295 billion in assets under management.

Jacob Howard is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2022, he was employed at Grand Canyon University for one year. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models, with advisors recommending investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Austin Johnson is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and Fidelity. 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, supported by a broad suite of retirement plan services and affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Ammiel Banayat is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2019. He also serves as a Captain and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard, where he is involved in explosive ordnance disposal operations. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a range of services including financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations through Schwab's proprietary research and allocation models.

Alison Grefsheim is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Zenreach. Alison serves as a treasurer on the Osborn Village Condominium Association board and is a notary. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services.

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® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities, having worked with Primerica since 1999 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1998. Beckley also engages in the sale of insurance products beyond Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

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 with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Services Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a cabin that he occasionally rents through Airbnb. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to guide investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Sarah Stevenson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Capital Insight Partners and The Vanguard Group, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Pilates instructor at Reformed Pilates in Scottsdale, AZ, and has experience as a contracted clothing model with Arizona Model Management. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, utilizes various investment vehicles including ETFs and structured notes, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

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.