Curtis Westrich is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, having previously worked at Providers Wealth LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC, and Charles Schwab in various roles. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice without discretionary trading authority and primarily serving individual clients rather than institutional accounts.

Mary Wilcox is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2003. She has held roles at Wilcox Tax and Financial Advisors LLC and Jonathan Roberts Financial Group, Inc., among others. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with High Country Alpacas, LLC, where she acts as treasurer and marketing consultant for a business focused on breeding alpacas and selling alpaca fiber products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions including digital advice platforms.

Delores Nance is a CFP® with 18 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp. She also holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in accounting and education roles since 1997, including operating her own CPA firm since 2002. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer board member for the Music Enrichment Foundation and as treasurer for the Science Center of Inquiry. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of managed programs using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Richard Forscutt is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Sun Lakes, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp and over 30 years as a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a tax preparation business and is a partner in a family real estate venture. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying both fundamental and technical analysis within a framework of modern portfolio theory.

Eric Nielsen is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012, following initial work at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. beginning in 2007. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments, conducting at least annual account reviews while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Samriti Dhingra is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2015. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she works within a large enterprise firm known for its partner-led teams and centralized investment resources. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a variety of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations and supports unique institutional relationships, including sovereign wealth funds and chartered trust services.

Michael Schroeder is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and as a part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. Schroeder is based in Tempe, AZ. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office services including investment management, compliance, and technology. The firm offers customizable portfolio solutions and distinct program structures, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Michael Garmone is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Cetera Wealth Services. He is also the owner of Garmone Financial, LLC, a non-investment business used for administrative purposes. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing discretionary management with model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee and a mix of analytical tools and third-party resources.

Matthew Clay is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also the sole owner and CEO of MJC Investment Properties, LLC, which manages commercial office space leased to Steward Partners. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management services through both Steward Partners-branded solutions and selected third-party managers.

Casey Coffey is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Investments LLC, BOK Financial Securities, Inc., and Bokf, Na. Casey holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio management to third parties.

Jacob Schuerman is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at The Vanguard Group and Empower Financial Services, and he has served in various roles including at the University of Arizona and in community involvement through the Tempe Church of Christ’s Financial Stewardship Ministry Team. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

April Beltran is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc and Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem using standard asset allocation models and research tools, with clients retaining final trading decisions while SWAI conducts annual account reviews.

Daniel Braun is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Dubuque Bank & Trust/HTLF and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Schwab in 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem with an emphasis on client-directed trading decisions and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Talmage De Meester is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, Glen D Smith & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services, and USAA financial planning services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its advisory approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Judd Wagner is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small portfolio of rental properties. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 proprietary Schwab research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and generally does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Ashley Parriott is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab, having joined in 2021, and previously worked for THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for 18 years. 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 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 it from many enterprise wealth managers.

Brandy Friend is a ChFC® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. She is the owner of Bfriend Development LLC, an entity intended for book sales and career coaching services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services from plan design to fiduciary consulting and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and employs a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Steven Jung is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 offers investment recommendations while clients retain final trading decisions.

Jennifer Stauffer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for eight years and was with Rockefeller Capital Management before joining Rockefeller Financial LLC, where she has been since 2023. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing access to securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Christopher D'espinosa is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent contractor for DoorDash and works as a sports data scout, attending sporting events and providing statistical data. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.