Emily Stroud is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previously worked at Vanguard and Fidelity Investments. Her background includes roles at several major firms including Goldman Sachs and Edward Jones. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while recommending specific investments without exercising discretionary trading authority. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and serves individual clients through regular account reviews and wealth management education.

Charlotte Mc Gibbon is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Rocco's Pizzeria and STARR Restaurants. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides customized portfolio management with a focus on diversified asset allocation and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Michael Toth is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and previously held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to guide investment recommendations, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Andrew Shand is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in El Mirage, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and USAA, and he is the owner of Synergy Principle, LLC, a consulting business providing data analysis and advice to startups and individual entrepreneurs. Empower Advisory Group delivers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Anne Schwab is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and several other financial firms. Outside of advisory work, she is an author of both financial and fictional books, receiving royalties from her 2015 publication *Money Matters Made Simple*. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and focuses on non-discretionary advice rather than discretionary portfolio management.

John Lahman is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Waddell, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for the nonprofit DoingGrief.org and is involved in agricultural management through Lahman Heritage Farm, LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of traditional and legacy market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.

Grace Gaabucayan is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, having joined in 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Versant Capital Management, First Western Financial, and Northern Trust. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations. The firm delivers advice using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with clients making final trading decisions.

James Cooney is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including The Colony Group, LLC and HoyleCohen, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Nikolaos Stathopoulos is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial advisory, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience as a self-employed advisor and at Randstad. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Charles Schwab ecosystem, offering clients annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm uses standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with clients making final trading decisions and accounts reviewed at least annually.

Colin Maurer is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and other diverse positions outside the financial industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations through proprietary Schwab research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Dustin Giannangelo is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2017, he worked at LPL Financial for three years. He is also the owner and CEO of NeutrinoIQ, a financial software company focused on product vision and leadership. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, serving large investors with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and maintaining extensive third-party and affiliate relationships.

Jonathan Crosby is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Protective Life Corporation, Private Client Services, RFG Advisory, Regions Bank, and BBVA Securities Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked in the construction sector with Arizona Tile and Stone Specialists and Sun West Builders. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Aaron Albers is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 2020 to 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Nina Anoya is a Financial Consultant I with nearly a decade of experience in wealth planning. She has spent over five years advising high-net-worth clients, focusing on building trusted relationships and providing personalized financial strategies. Her professional experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, where she served as a Wealth Advisor from 2020 to 2025, Client Operations Group Manager from 2017 to 2020, and Client Service Associate from 2016 to 2017.

Garrett Benham is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and focuses on investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Donovan Seguritan is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2018, he worked at USAA in various financial planning and advisory roles from 2007 to 2018. Outside of advising, he manages a single-dwelling rental property. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, differentiating its approach from many other enterprise wealth managers.

Samer Kaddoura is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and JCF Capital Markets, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and generally does not exercise discretionary trading authority for clients.

Justin Stanford is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at United Planners Financial Services of America and previously spent eight years at The Vanguard Group. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Stanford Enterprises and operated the Classic Cooking Academy. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform supported by multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Kevin James is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at TIAA and its affiliate TIAA-CREF since 2018 and was previously with BlackRock Investment Management for 11 years. James is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker‑dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-driven investment options.