Elizabeth Mcleod is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at Paragon Capital Management, LLC for 17 years before joining Creative Planning in 2018. 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 that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Johnnie Harris is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2021, Harris worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and Advisor Group in Arizona. Outside of financial advising, Harris is a part owner of Robinson Airport Shuttle, a transportation business in Gary, Indiana. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to deliver tailored investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Thomas Ellis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, and several technology companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Postmates. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight.

Joanna Peters is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She has previously worked at Vanguard and Fidelity, among other firms. In addition to her advisory role, she teaches virtual courses as an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab ecosystem, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using proprietary research and standard asset allocation models.

Wade Gebers is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of NTL LLC, a holding company for vehicles. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad range of clients, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers various services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and specialized wealth management for high-net-worth clients.

Jesse Sausedo is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Kroger, where he was employed for 37 years. Additionally, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Beth Yost is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she provides dog sitting services through the Rover.com platform. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm’s integrated structure combines advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services across multiple wrap programs.

Daniel Schneider is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities including at 1ST Global Capital Corp., 1st Global Advisors Inc., and Schneider & Associate, CPAs, P.C. He serves as a parish council member and treasurer for St George Antiochian Orthodox Church, where he is involved in budgeting and financial oversight. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a large, integrated platform.

Paul Okonoski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a coffee shop under development in Mesa, AZ, which is managed by his wife. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing diversified investment strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ray Jonas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1993, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

David Simon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a wider range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Natalie Flamm Stutenroth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Cheri Keene is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. Prior to and concurrently, she has been associated with the National Bank of Arizona since 2014. Keene also serves as a Trading Manager and Business Development Officer at Zions Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nancy Huynh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2020 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Antonio Zapata is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AssetMark Brokerage, AssetMark Financial Holdings, Financial Engines Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and The Vanguard Group. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by centralized custody and operational resources.

Kyle Ricker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. The firm serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by comprehensive due diligence and centralized operational resources.

Richard Auck is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes six years at Optionsxpress, Inc., and over two decades at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and Schwab’s Alternative Investments Select program.

Matthew Layman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Done Marketing Inc., and REV.COM, Inc. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody and order-routing services.

Craig Despres is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Adopt Technologies, LLC, Zayo Group, and IO Data Centers. He is also the owner and manager of Milestone Financial, LLC, an operating business he oversees. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Dane Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding the Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also involved with Siefer & Kelly Management, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Kelly's career includes experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolio options.